– Guyana remains #1 investment destination in the region, says Dr Ramsaroop More than 550 businesses have registered for the inaugural International Business Conference (IBC) 2024, set to take place from October 15 to 17 at the Marriott Hotel. This was announced during a press briefing on Tuesday at the Guyana Office for Investment. The […]
The Miss Amerindian Heritage Pageant brought a spectacular close to Heritage Month 2024. Ten delegates took the stage at the National Cultural Centre on Tuesday, September 30. With a blend of talent, intelligence and cultural pride, the contestants showcased their unique heritage before a packed audience and an online viewership exceeding 400,000. Miss Region Nine, […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has introduced new sustainable and lucrative agro-business ventures for Guyanese youth to improve their living standards. During a meeting on Tuesday with over 40 young people from Region Five, the president outlined a comprehensive plan for ventures in a number of areas including poultry, aquaculture and cattle rearing. A meeting […]
The government has invested $716 million in the repair and upgrade of 126 roads throughout South Georgetown, significantly enhancing infrastructure in the Capital City. These upgrades span a total of 33.6 kilometres and form part of the PPP/C government’s broader commitment to improving road networks nationwide. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, during a […]
Construction of a new $2 billion water treatment plant is set to begin by the end of this year at Bath in Region Five. The plant will service 14,631 residents from No. 7 to Kingelly. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, made the announcement during a recent community meeting at Cotton […]
Residents of Roxanne Burnham Gardens and neighbouring communities are now enjoying improved road infrastructure following a $76 million upgrade to 14 key thoroughfares. The recently completed project has improved both accessibility and safety in the area. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, recently led a site inspection to assess the quality of the upgrades […]
Columbia University and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) have taken a first joint step to develop a new narrative that highlights the value of agriculture in Latin America and explains to the world its strategic importance for the next 30 years, in the context of increasingly pressing global challenges. A select group […]
The government is in the process of finalising arrangements to begin making fiscal contributions to the Protected Areas Trust (PAT) Fund, as part of its drive to advance biodiversity protection efforts. This was confirmed by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Joslyn McKenzie, during an address on the occasion of the 10th anniversary […]
The nation’s elders were honoured for their invaluable contribution to society at the Round House, Kingston Seawall, on Monday. The event, titled ‘Seniors in Fashion – A Day of Celebration,’ was organised by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security in recognition of International Day for Older Persons 2024. In her address, Minister of […]
Guyanese can now travel to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) without a visa. Premier of BVI, Dr Natalio Wheatley, announced the new development at a press conference on Monday, highlighting that this move will strengthen the relationship between the BVI and the Caribbean region. “This step strengthens the bond between our countries and the region, […]