Some $29 million was on Friday handed over to the Anna Regina Town Council and eight Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) to carry out their 2021 work programme. The NDCs were awarded a subvention of $2.5million each, a significant increase to what the local organs previously received. The town council was allocated some $9 million. Minister […]
– Shares ideas with Bank on how to address challenges in Guyana and the region His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon lobbied for greater support for private sector development, while outlining the country’s development agenda to the visiting President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon and his team. Vice President, the […]
– Minister Mustapha says station lacks cohesion, resident coordinator to be employed The PPP/C Government has signaled its intention to resuscitate Guyana’s agriculture sector. Since taking office, the Government has been making several strides towards improving the sector through investments in areas of improved research and technology. These plans were further expressed by Agriculture Minister, […]
– climate change, energy sector discussed His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, today led discussions with newly elected President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon and a team, at the Office of the President. The Head of State was accompanied by Vice President, Hon. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and Senior Minister in […]
Seven more persons from Mocha/ Arcadia will be employed as Community Enhancement Workers (CEWs). Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel Dharamlall made the announcement, on Thursday, during a meeting with residents, farmers and the Mocha/ Arcadia Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC). This, he said is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to create […]
Tells MERCOSUR that his Gov’t shares similar values with regional block His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali today reaffirmed to the South American trade block MERCOSUR that Guyana is committed to the pursuit of regional economic integration and to strengthen the political, social and economic ties with its South American neighbours. The Head of State said […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips, today praised the relationship between Guyana and France, during a visit by Non-Resident Ambassador Antoine Joly. The two officials met at a reception held at Cara Lodge in Georgetown in honour of the upcoming French National Day (Bastille Day), which is formally observed on July 14. During his […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and ExxonMobil’s local subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) have begun a public scoping campaign, before the US oil company embarks on an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the gas-to-energy project. The project which is a manifesto promise of the Government, will cut power cost in half and […]
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony says Guyana has secured some $360 million (US$1.8 million) from the Global Fund to aid the ongoing fight against COVID-19. The Minister, who was speaking during Thursday’s COVID-19 Update, said the international financing and partnership organisation which supports the fight against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria had invited countries […]
Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha today handed over a tractor-driven pump to the Nabaclis Water Users Association (WUA) to assist with boosting agriculture production in the village. The pump was procured at a cost of $1,100,000. During a visit to the village last November, Minister Mustapha committed to assisting farmers with resuscitating agriculture in […]