Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat has lauded the enhanced capacity of the local private sector to undertake new projects and initiatives to meet the demands of the growing oil and gas sector. He noted that the private sector is forming consortiums and even collaborating with international companies to launch innovative ventures. This is enabled […]
–during 2025 Chinese New Year Dinner Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh, last evening, represented His Excellency the President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and delivered the feature address on his behalf at an Annual Dinner held by the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Guyana, commemorating the […]
– First public-funded facility in the Caribbean region His Excellency, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned a brandishing $68 million, state-of-the-art double squash court facility at the National Racquet Centre on Saturday. The international standard facility is the first of its kind in Guyana’s history and the first public-funded squash facility within the Caribbean region. […]
– residents to receive one-off $100k cash grant by February month-end The National Pathway Workers (NPW) are essential to the maintenance and development of their communities, as they execute pertinent duties at the schools, health centres and other government facilities. This was underscored by the Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility […]
The $8.8 Budgeted for the Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce, in the 2025 National Budget was on Friday, passed in the National Assembly, after consideration of the estimates. As the ministry continues supporting small businesses, 250 businesses from various parts of the country will benefit from training in areas like supply chain management, financial […]
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned a rehabilitated 200-cusec pump at the Montrose Pump Station on the East Coast of Demerara. With an investment valued at approximately $226.7 million, Minister Mustapha said that over 3,549 acres of land, including 920 households and approximately 400 acres of residential area will benefit. He further stated […]
– as the road expansion project continues The expansion of the Aubrey Barker Road from a two-lane to a four-lane roadway has hit a stalemate, as homes that are currently occupying government reserves are hindering its advancement. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Saturday engaged the affected homeowners and confirmed that none possess […]
Following extensive review and scrutiny, the Committee of Supply has approved the Ministry of Education’s budgetary allocation of $100 billion. This substantial investment will fund the ministry’s efforts to improve matriculation rates, transform education delivery methods and construct critical infrastructure. On Friday, the Minister of Education Priya Manickchand defended this allocation against a litany of objections […]
The Committee of Supply on Friday approved a whopping $135.8 billion to advance housing and water development initiatives in 2025. Responding to queries about house lot distribution to date, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal reported that 40,808 house lots have been distributed nationwide to date. Breaking down the allocations since the government assumed office, […]
The Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Friday approved a massive $58.3 billion allocation to advance programmes under the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, ensuring that the needs of women, girls, senior citizens and other vulnerable groups are met. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Vindhya Persaud provided key details on her ministry’s […]