With the PPP/C Government’s vigorous efforts to develop the livestock sector, some $177.7 million was allocated to offer extra funding for the promising Black Belly Sheep Project. During a community outreach at Enmore Community Centre, Minister Mustapha disclosed that the remaining black belly sheep from the 1000 will arrive from Barbados within two weeks. He […]
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) took its ‘dream realised’ house lot allocation and title distribution exercise to Shieldstown, Blairmont, Region Five on Friday. Some 700 persons were allocated low-income and moderate-income house lots within the Shieldstown Housing Scheme. The lands cost between $200,000 to $500,000 each. Demi Ameer, a young professional of Rosignol […]
Cattle farmers from Belladrum, a village located in Region Five (Mahaica–Berbice) are the latest group of cattle farmers to benefit from the Ministry of Agriculture’s improved genetic material programme. During a simple exercise held at the Paradise Community Centre ground, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha handed over a breeding bull to the farmers’ group, noting that […]
Guyana is a particularly attractive investment destination for several factors including its rapid economic growth, resource wealth, multi-sector opportunities, accessibility to regional and global markets, and a favourable fiscal incentive regime for investors. This was highlighted by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during his virtual address at the 2022 China International Import Expo (CIIE) […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali has departed Guyana for the US, where he will attend the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) Anchor Awards Gala to be held later today, at the Ft. Lauderdale Yacht Club in Florida. President Ali was invited as the event’s special guest. The annual Anchor Awards of the ACMF honours stalwarts […]
More benefits will be reaped from the booming oil and gas sector as the Gas-to-Energy Project is well underway at Wales, West Bank Demerara. This project is in keeping with the government’s commitment of ensuring that electricity costs are cut by 50 per cent in the near future. The administration’s manifesto promise featured a dedication […]
14 oil blocks available for bidding; Greater, competitive fiscal terms: 2% royalty increased to 10%; 76% cost recovery ceiling reduced to 65%; where there was none before, a 10% corporate tax paid by the operator; Enhanced enforcement of minimum work commitments and relinquishment requirements; Licensing round open to international and Guyanese companies that meet the […]
– part of govt’s efforts to achieving food security in the hinterland Some 137 tractors and trailers have been distributed by the government through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs to Amerindian communities across the country, as the government advances its food security agenda in the hinterland. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with […]
Rice farmers of Windsor Forest, Region Three, on Thursday commended the government for its timely response to an issue that has been affecting cultivation and harvesting. Two days after President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali met with farmers in Region Three, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha was able to address concerns about the deplorable condition of […]
Guyanese must be mindful of the few who continue to peddle the false narrative of discrimination and racism in Guyana. Member of Parliament and Attorney at Law Sanjeev Datadin, made the call during his weekly programme, ‘The Thursday Agenda’. “We have a gentleman in New York… referred to as the keyboard puppet, who held what […]