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Region Four farmers the latest to benefit from Gov’t flood-relief grant

The Government of Guyana remains steadfast in its efforts to ensure those who were affected by flooding as a result of this year’s extended May-June rainy period receive some form of assistance as was promised by His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Today, persons residing in Region Four, most of whom are farmers, were […]

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$7M Water Supply System Commissioned in Toka, Region 9

-close to 300 benefitting A new GYD$7 Million water supply system was on Saturday, October 30 commissioned by Minister of Housing and Water Hon. Collin Croal, in the community of Toka, Region 9. Accompanied by Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Mr. Shaik Baksh, the Minister officially declared open the system that serves […]

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Guyana looking to advance bilateral cooperation with China -President Ali

–  Accepts letters of credence from new Chinese Ambassador to Guyana His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali yesterday accepted the letters of credence from the new Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Her Excellency Guo Haiyan, and said that his Government is looking to build on the existing relationship between the two countries. “Guyana looks forward to the continued […]

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Sod turned for GY $150M Amaya Milk Plant at Onverwagt

Today several senior government officials joined the owner of the Amaya Milk Company for a sod-turning exercise to signify the commencement of the construction of a multi-million dollar state-of-the-art milk processing facility. The facility, which is being constructed at Onverwagt, West Coast Berbice by Canadian-based investor Omkarr Sharma, saw an initial investment of $150 million. […]

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Participation at COP26 will re-establish Guyana as a leading example for net carbon sink -President Ali

-Says that country will make “realistic and achievable” targets at environment conference His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali said that Guyana’s participation at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will re-establish the country as a leading example for net carbon sink. He also said that at the Conference next week, he […]

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GMSA hosts business luncheon, urges stakeholders to improve competitiveness

The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) Ltd. on Friday, October 29 hosted a business luncheon at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, during which the importance of increasing the competitiveness of local businesses was emphasised. Discussions focused on the theme ‘Plans for Improving Public Infrastructure for Guyana’s Oil and Gas Economy.’ In brief remarks, […]

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President Ali reaffirms public servants’ salary increases in 2021

Public servants in Guyana have been assured of salary increases at the end of this year. His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed his government’s commitment to increased salary this year. The comment was made during a press conference on Friday morning. “As I said earlier this year, we are committed to increases for the […]

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Min Indar updates private sector on progress in infrastructural projects

Members of the private sector were on Friday given a comprehensive update on the progress of government’s infrastructural projects by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar. The minister was at the time speaking at the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association’s (GMSA) Business Luncheon at the Pegasus Hotel. Acknowledging that infrastructure plays a […]

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Statement of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Press Conference

Members of the press good morning. Those who are tuning in via social media, good morning.  This morning, I wish to update the population and the media on various outcomes in terms of my international engagements. I wish to give a summary of the discussions, the results of those discussions, and what we can expect in […]

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