With the production of 725,282 metric tonnes of rice in 2024, Guyana has surpassed its target and achieved a record-breaking milestone in its agriculture sector. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the announcement during his ministry’s year-end press conference on Monday. “I want to say that this is a record-breaking production since the introduction of […]
Residents ofRegion Seven are reaping the fruits of significant improvements in to healthcare services as a direct result of this government’s significant investments and the implementation of smart policies. These include the construction of several health facilities and the procurement of new medical equipments which means that residents are now benefiting from a greater level […]
Guyana’s economy experienced remarkable growth from 2020 to 2024, with significant expansion in both oil and non-oil sectors. This achievement is attributed to the government’s strategic investments and policies that focused on fostering an environment of economic sustainability and diversification. On Saturday evening, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali underscored the importance of evaluating the nation’s […]
The government is currently examining a supplemental process for citizens who missed the initial registration for the $100,000 cash grant initiative. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo addressed growing concerns about individuals who were unable to register at a press conference on Friday, emphasising that every Guyanese 18-years and older […]
Thanks to a $528 million investment, residents of Andrews in Region Two now have a new pump station. Commissioned on Saturday, the station will significantly help to improve drainage and irrigation for farmers. There are now a total of 26 such pumps in the region. The new facility will regulate water flow from the river […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC announced today that the final draft of the landmark oil spill legislation is almost completed. The minister made the announcement during a year-end press conference on Saturday. “The work is significantly completed. There is one part of the bill that I would like to relook […]
The comprehensive law revision process is expected to be completed by June 2025. This update was provided by the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, the minister said that the last law revision process was conducted in 2012. During the current review process, the laws spanning […]
Residents in the Deep South Rupununi are set to benefit from improved road connectivity. The sum of $208 million has been earmarked to upgrade the main access road linking Sand Creek to Rupunau in Region Nine. During an outreach in Sand Creek, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, made the announcement and highlighted the […]
The Ministry of Health has acquired two specialised maternal health boats to improve healthcare services for remote communities in Regions One and Eight. Funded by the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunisation (GAVI) through UNICEF, the boats cost approximately $9 million and were constructed by local contractors over two years. These modern vessels are equipped […]
– Loan would not have been approved if project was ‘unfeasible’ The United States Export-Import Bank of the United State (Exim Bank) has announced the approval of a US$526 million loan for Guyana, following an independent, technical and environmental feasibility study on the gas-to-energy project. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo […]