The World Bank in its Global Economic Prospects released on Tuesday, projected that Guyana’s economy would grow by some 49.7 percent in 2022. According to the report “in the Caribbean, growth is projected to be 7.3 percent this year and 5.9 percent in 2023, though the aggregate reflects a large contribution from Guyana, where offshore […]
Close to 1000 housing units are being constructed by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) targeting low to moderate income earners, as well as young professionals. This is in keeping with the PPP/C Government’s manifesto promise to improve the living standards of Guyanese through the provision of affordable housing for families at all income […]
The new Omicron variant has been ravaging the private sector, with businesses’ workforce feeling the brunt. Private Sector Commission (PSC) Chairman, Paul Cheong said when persons contract the virus, they are unable to go to work, obviously affecting output. “Many small businesses would soon have to close their doors because they don’t have sufficient people […]
─ urges persons to get vaccinated The symptoms of the Omicron Covid-19 are similar to the flu virus, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said, as he again called on persons to ensure they are vaccinated against the disease. Some of the common symptoms, he outlined, are stuffy and runny nose, sore throat, as well […]
Government’s Eco 2000 Batch Mix Asphalt Plant at Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara, is proving to be a lucrative business, raking in over $170 million profit. The Asphalt Plant only became operational in March 2021 after interventions were made by the PPP/C Administration. Plant Manager Rory Ramdas during a press conference on Monday disclosed […]
–cooperation, collaboration in key areas discussed Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni K. Singh today met with visiting Commonwealth Secretary-General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC and her delegation at the Ministry of Finance where the two officials discussed cooperation and collaboration in a number of key areas. During the meeting, Minister Singh welcomed the Secretary-General and […]
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar, on Tuesday handed over $1 million to the families of Joshua Samuels Gills and Tulsieram Sookdeo, who recently suffered tragic losses. Sookdeo recently lost his wife and daughter after their house collapsed, while Gill lost his home to a fire on December, 30, 2021. Gill has […]
– focus is on three high value crops His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday, officially launched the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme -a flagship initiative which he said, will stimulate and promote significant economic growth in the lives of young agriculturists. The massive project, the Head of State explained, will see the construction […]
As nations in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) stand to face the worst impacts of the warming global climate, His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called on the countries to stand with Guyana and accept its support as they transition to cleaner energy sources. He said Guyana is prepared to work with the region on […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, is hopeful that the CARICOM Secretariat’s Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Plant, which was officially handed over today, will enhance interest in renewable energy. In his address at the ceremony this afternoon, the senior government official, who has responsibility for the energy sector, said that interests should not […]