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Gov’t  putting measures in place to strengthen non-oil economy

– Min Singh tells diaspora in Canada The Government of Guyana will use the current period of oil production to invest in the things that are necessary to ensure long-term growth and well-being for all Guyanese, while putting measures in place to reduce dependency on the commodity. This stretches well beyond the oil era, and […]

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Linden Regatta organisers praised for successful event

As the activities continue for the cricket carnival, patrons turned out in their numbers for the Linden Regatta at Blue Lake, Linden, Region 10, on Sunday. The committee was applauded by patrons, who stated that the activities were strategic and well-promoted. Many lauded the event as the perfect opportunity to showcase Linden as a tourist […]

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Gov’t eyes Linden as ‘ideal tourist destination’ − President Ali

President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, said Sunday that government will explore every opportunity to develop Linden as an ideal tourist destination. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the grand cricket carnival Regatta held at Blue Lake, Dr Ali said Linden has all the elements to become a masterpiece high-end luxury eco-resort. He said Blue […]

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PM Phillips delivers $5M to St. Ignatius to rebuild benab

– promise of President Ali delivered Delivering on yet another promise, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips handed over a $5 million cheque to Toshao of St. Ignatius, Wilson Lorentino to commence the reconstruction of the village meeting place – the benab. PM Phillips delivered the cheque on Monday, as he along with Minister of […]

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‘Proud to be part of a government that delivers’

─ Minister Mustapha tells Queenstown, Essequibo residents Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has expressed pride in being part of a government that has time and again brought benefits to Guyanese across the country. Delivering his feature address at the 181st anniversary of the Queenstown village on the Essequibo Coast (Region Two), the minister touched on a […]

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30 persons receiving training to improve port security 

Thirty persons from government and private maritime security and port facilities are being trained in port security and best practices through the newly launched ‘Port Security Workshop’, as part of efforts to ensure the country’s ports function effectively and safely. The workshop, launched today at the Pegasus Hotel, is a collaboration between the Governments of […]

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Queenstown turns 181!

– “Founders of Queenstown left a rich legacy” – Min. Mustapha tells villagers Sunday, villagers from Queenstown on the Essequibo Coast (Region Two) hosted a memorial and thanksgiving ceremony to mark the village’s 181st anniversary. During the ceremony Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha while representing H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, told villagers that the ceremony highlights […]

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2,000 homes to be constructed for Region Three families

Some 2,000 families of Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), will benefit from affordable homes, as government accelerates its turn-key housing project to meet the housing demand in the region. This was announced by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal during an activity at the Uitvlugt Community Centre on Friday. “Very shortly, we will be […]

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Attorney General, Gas to shore task force address compensation with WBD residents

─ on gas-to-energy project Government is advancing its plans to realise the transformative Gas-to-Energy project which is expected to come on stream by late 2024 and will cut Guyana’s energy costs by 50 per cent. In moves to further the project, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, S.C., and a team […]

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