As government continues work on the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP), Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Hon. Deodat Indar on Thursday, reminded Guyanese that the massive development will benefit all of Guyana. During an interview on the National Communications Network (NCN), Minister Indar noted that the hydropower project, expected to commence construction in […]Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Paul Cheong has said that the highly-anticipated Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) will be a “huge benefit” to businesses operating in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. The Chairman shared these comments during an interview on the National Communications Network (NCN), Thursday afternoon. “Energy is a very important aspect […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, along with a high-level government team and several private sector heads, met with two executives from the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) -Mr Abdulhadi F A Al-Hajri and Mr Dany Farah Nakhoul Thursday afternoon at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive. President Ali told the gathering that […]
The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) and Guyana’s High Commission to India on Thursday led a multi sectoral investment exchange with TATA Group, a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company holds a revenue size of US $103 billion as of 2021, and has some 800,000 employees. Chief Executive Officer of GO-Invest Dr. Peter […]
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Wednesday, staged its first ever full-scale medical emergency exercise, geared at assessing the airport’s response capabilities. The exercise was carried out also to ensure the entity remains prepared to combat all challenges associated with COVID-19. The airport’s Director of Operation, Andre […]
As works on the Mandela Avenue to Eccles Road continues, several local construction companies have tendered bids to secure the contract to construct the Eccles to Great Diamond Road-one of the highly anticipated roads that will significantly offset traffic congestion on the East Bank of Demerara. During last week’s tender opening at the National Procurement […]
Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) through funding from the Government of Guyana to the tune of approximately $6M has provided improved and first time access to potable water for some 225 residents of Gooharoo and Grant Sand Road, Soesdyke. This is as a result of the extension of the distribution network by a total of over […]
─ as Central Packaging Facility celebrates 21 years in operation The New Guyana Marketing Corporation’s (GMC) extension department has now been enhanced with the procurement of 13 new motorcycles. The dirt bikes will allow field workers to reach farmers in Regions Three, Four, Five and Six, specifically those operating in backlands and far off areas. […]
Ministers of Government participated in a sod turning exercise for the first Hyatt Place Georgetown Hotel, a US$32 million investment by SIR Investments Inc., which will provide job opportunities for 300 Guyanese. Upon opening in 2024, amenities will include different guest room options, disability outfitted rooms, restaurants and bars, meeting rooms, social lounge, fitness […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud on Wednesday spearheaded a community outreach to Ankerville, Port Mourant, East Berbice Corentyne (Region Six). The meeting addressed a number of challenges faced by residents in the community. “So, I thought rather than hearing it by proxy, I should just come myself, listen to you, […]