Guyana’s transformative Gas to Energy (GTE) project is encountering some delays due to ongoing arbitration processes and equipment delivery challenges. The approximately $2 billion projects aim to harness the nation’s natural gas resources to advance sustainable economic development. Earlier this year, a ruling had been issued between the Government of Guyana and Gas-to-Energy contractor, Lindsayca/CH4. […]– GS Jagdeo questions silence on David Hinds’ attack on Afro Guyanese General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has condemned Working People’s Alliance (WPA) Co-leader David Hinds for his disgusting attacks, which he described as insulting to the integrity and intelligence of Afro Guyanese. During a recent broadcast of his […]
The government plans to build approximately 8,000 metres of sea defence structures countrywide with $8.2 billion allocated in the 2025 budget. This will serve to diversify the country’s agricultural infrastructure, aligning with its climate-smart development focus. More than 110,000 metres of sea defences are currently being maintained nationwide. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh has delivered a compelling call to foreign and local investors to invest in the nation’s growing economy. Guyana is already recording astronomical economic growth rates, with the overall economy growing approximately 40 per cent yearly from […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) wishes to inform the public that it is in no way associated with a Facebook page operating under the name “Cheddi Jagan International Airport Lost Luggage” This page is fake and is not affiliated with the official Cheddi Jagan International Airport in any capacity. The airport has received reports […]
The government of Guyana has indicated that it is currently not exploring the idea of considering regulations that would facilitate regulations for cryptocurrency transactions. This was made clear by Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, saying, “The answer is no. Not at this time. We have been exploring it. We have been studying this.” He was […]
The government has shortlisted and started negotiations with the German company, Siemens Energy as the potential firm to operate and manage the power plant component of the transformative gas-to-energy (GTE) project in Wales, Region Three. The Office of the Prime Minister, under which the project is being executed, invited requests for proposal (RFPs) in 2024, […]
The government has set aside some $794.1 million for the implementation of key renewable energy interventions to meet the energy demands in the short and long term. The interventions include installing 21 additional solar mini-grids over the next three years, benefiting 240 public and community buildings across Regions One, Three, Four, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten. Prime Minister Brigadier […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has outlined several key issues that Guyana will prioritise at the 48th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government, as part of efforts to advance regional integration and economic growth. The meeting runs from February 19-21 in Bridgetown, Barbados, and will address longstanding concerns including the free movement of […]
Hundreds of residents from Mocha/Arcadia, Perseverance and Prosperity received a financial boost on Wednesday after collecting their $100,000 cash grant. Christopher Samaroo described the support as a ‘pretty good incentive’ that would ease household burdens. He was among many persons who uplifted their cheques at the Mocha Community Centre. “A lot of people don’t work […]