─ agreement inked with Hess Corporation to kick-start partnership Guyana is set to earn an income of some US $750 million for its carbon credit from Hess Corporation, His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced Friday morning. The major deal between the government and the global energy giant will see the company purchasing 2.5 million […]
Amerindian communities across Guyana will be benefitting from some US$112 million under the newly inked agreement with Hess Corporation for the sale of the country’s carbon credits. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, made the disclosure at the historic signing ceremony held at the Baridi Benab, State House on Friday. He said this is in keeping […]
– Long term strategic partnership aims to prevent deforestation and support sustainable development in Guyana, one of the world’s most heavily forested countries – Agreement is for the purchase of high quality REDD+ carbon credits that are independently verified to represent permanent and additional emissions reductions The Government of Guyana and Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) […]
The People’s Republic of China recently donated G$4 million to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to aid in the National Disaster Relief Effort. The funds were then used to purchase long boots and large quantities of food supplies that will bolster food hampers that are packed and dispatched by the Commission. Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, […]
– Free hearing aids, spectacles, and joint replacement among initiatives The Health Ministry has been making several strides to improve the quality of life for persons living with disabilities as several programmes were rolled out in 2022. Monies were expended to acquire assistive devices for these persons; these included hearing aids, spectacles, walking canes and […]
– 24 per cent reduction in fatalities The government remains committed to ensuring the safety and health of workers across the country. During a press conference on Thursday, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton provided a detailed report as it pertains to what the ministry has done to enhance the safety and health of workers in Guyana […]
In keeping with the PPP/C Government’s commitment to delivering 20,000 online scholarships to Guyanese,7,410 Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarships have been awarded to persons to date. Public Service Minister Sonia Parag made the disclosure as she appeared on The Guyana Dialogue, Thursday. The GOAL programme is a collaborative effort between the Education and […]
Meena Bafan, an 85-year-old elderly woman of Herstelling, East Dank Demerara will soon be moving into her newly constructed home following the delivery of a commitment made by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a recent outreach. The head of state led a group of men under the ‘Men on Mission’ [MOM]initiative to the […]
Guyanese can look forward to strengthened security measures at airports and agencies, as well as improved methods of conducting business, as the government is working to advance technology in the country. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo recently disclosed that this forms part of ongoing efforts to digitalise the economy. The Vice President was speaking at […]
Guyana will sign its first sale agreement on carbon credits tomorrow, December 2. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will witness the signing at the Baridi Benab, State House. Speaking at the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber’s Annual Awards and Induction Ceremonial Dinner on Wednesday, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said Guyana will be the […]