Central Jawalla, situated just off the Kamarang River in the Upper Mazaruni, Region 7 is scheduled to access potable water for the first time in December, 2021. This was revealed by Minister of Housing and Water, Honourable Collin Croal who visited the well drilling site on Wednesday, November 17. Minister Croal pointed out that the […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, is again calling on parents and guardians to allow their children, 12 to 17 years old, to be vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus. He said more children need to come forward as the vaccination rate among that age group is worrisome. “So, I want to make a big […]
Guyana is open to the use of the Pfizer Covid-19 pill Paxlovid, once it receives approval. Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said Pfizer has signed an agreement with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) patent production office allowing countries to use its technology to manufacture the pill. “We don’t have manufacturing capacity in the public […]
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the government will complete the audits of costs claimed by ExxonMobil for its operations, and assured that Guyana’s interests will be protected. His comment was made in response to concerns that the accounting provisions in ExxonMobil’s Stabroek block contract stipulate a two-year deadline, and would prevent the government from […]
The Government, through Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), will be recommencing its Hinterland Housing Programme early next year. The programme carries a value of $700M. This was announced by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, MP during a community meeting at Waina village, Region One (Barima-Waini). He noted that some 100 families in […]
Officials of the United States of America National Bar Association today, the 17th day of November 2021, met with Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP and staff of his Chambers. The visiting delegation comprised of President of the Association Judge Carlos Moore; Chief Foreign Policy Advisor, Johanna Leblanc JD, […]
─ at launch of world’s largest real estate firm Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for finance, Dr. Ashni Singh said that real estate in Guyana is showing tremendous dynamism. The activity, he said, is being fueled by multiple interventions, including government’s policies, its housing drive, a growing tourism and hospitality […]
SBM Offshore has announced that it has been awarded contracts for the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for the Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO) for the Yellowtail development project. This is the fourth development project between the Government of Guyana and ExxonMobil’s local subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEGPL). The […]
Government has contracted Brass Aluminum & Cast-Iron Foundry Limited (BACIF) to rehabilitate a number of non-functional fire hydrants in Georgetown. Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Anand Persaud, said a recent inspection found that 121 hydrants are functioning. Another 235 are inoperable, with 53 in need of major repairs, while 182 […]
As Guyana experiences a surge in economic development, members of the diaspora are being encouraged to utilise various business opportunities for investment in their homeland. The call was made by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal in his address at the launch of renowned real estate company, Real Estate Maximums (RE/MAX) in Guyana, on […]