– as Region 3 celebrates 56th independence anniversary As Guyana celebrates its 56th independence anniversary, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, M.P. on Wednesday reminded citizens of the importance of being a democratic country. Such a state, he asserted allows every Guyanese the right to pursue every opportunity presented to them. The […]
─ as country celebrates 56th Independence anniversary On the eve of the 56th anniversary of Guyana’s independence, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, MP, assured residents of Cuyuni-Mazaruni that Guyana is moving ahead with a vision for a transformed and diversified economy. The flag raising ceremony was hosted at the Bartica Community Center […]
Guyana has seen significant transformation since gaining independence in 1966, and this upward trajectory will continue under the PPP/C Government, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P, said. He made the commitment when he joined residents of Triumph and surrounding communities on the East Coast of Demerara, in commemoration of Guyana’s 56th Independence Anniversary […]
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo today announced that farmers in Region Two will be receiving $250 million for the purchase of fertiliser. The funds will come from the $1 billion set aside by the government for the purchase of fertiliser for free distribution among farmers across the country. The Vice President met with the farmers […]
Farmers from the respective Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), regional officials and the Water Producers’ Association will form a 20-member group that will ensure the equitable distribution of fertiliser in Region Two. This decision follows the announcement today, by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo that the region will receive $250 million for the purchase of fertiliser […]
Vice President calls for prudent use of funds Over 200 small entrepreneurs along the Essequibo Coast received more than $50 million in grants from the government, to either establish or expand their business to make a viable living. Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo officially launched the financial support drive on Wednesday, at the Rice Producers […]
More than $3 billion is estimated to be spent to undertake a number of key projects along the Essequibo Coast to improve the agriculture sector at the end of the year. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P, announced Wednesday, that when these major plans are accomplished, the agriculture infrastructure and long-term benefits of Region Two […]
Guyana, the largest producer of Atlantic seabob, is one of two Caribbean countries and one of 12 countries in the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) selected for the ‘FISH4ACP’ programme. The initiative seeks to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Atlantic seabob fishery in Guyana, where it is expected that the emerging oil and […]
The Ministry of Public Works on Wednesday, signed a $52 billion (US$260 million) contract for the construction of the long-awaited new Demerara River Bridge. The move falls into government’s plans to expand and modernise Guyana’s transport infrastructure, and significantly reduce the incessant traffic woes on the East Bank of Demerara. The project, which has been […]
Several representatives attached to local organs, the business community and training centres in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) were encouraged to partner with the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) in its effort to build a skilled workforce there. The call was made by Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, M.P. during a skills training consultation held at […]