Guyana’s tourism sector is set to receive yet another boost with the addition of exclusive tourism operator Abercrombie & Kent to the local market. This was announced by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on his Facebook page. The president met with the founder and Chairman Emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent, Geoffrey Kent on Saturday. Kent […]
Work is advancing on the Kumu and Moco-Moco power plants in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), with both projects set to become operational by the end of 2024, providing clean, reliable energy to the region. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips during a recent visit to the region, inspected the progress of the two major […]
Rehabilitation works on the Leonora market access road in Region Three are set to begin next week, under the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA). The road will be upgraded to asphalt and will extend approximately 200 meters to the second cross street, improving accessibility for residents and commuters. Minister […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has affirmed his government’s commitment to the preservation of Guyana’s rich biodiversity while also ensuring his nation stands firm on the path of development. The head of state on Friday participated in the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting 2024 “Fireside Chat” in New York where he took the opportunity […]
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) unveiled a new enhancement project at the Guyana Zoological Park, in partnership with Schlumberger Guyana, on Friday. This initiative involves establishing a rehabilitated enclosure for various animal species, aimed at improving the zoo’s facilities and providing a more comfortable living environment for its inhabitants. PAC Commissioner, Jason Fraser, underscored the […]
-150 farmers receive Black Belly sheep in Region Five As the government continues to expand the livestock sector, the Ministry of Agriculture is making progress in promoting the rearing of Black Belly sheep in Guyana, shifting focus away from other breeds. This was according to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, while discussing the progress of […]
An audit will be conducted on leases awarded to farmers at the Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary-Agriculture Development Authority (MMA-ADA) Scheme in Onverwagt, Region Five. The audit will examine the land allocation process over the past five years. This announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Thursday, during his visit to the MMA-ADA office. Minister […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security hosted a symposium on Friday at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre (ACCC). The symposium is aimed at educating childcare personnel on the legal procedures and appropriate responses to child abuse cases. The event brought together representatives and stakeholders from various ministries, national democratic councils, legal professionals, and […]
The first 200 landowners at Stewartsville Housing Scheme (East) in Region Three will begin constructing their homes following a lot identification exercise led by Collin Croal, Minister of Housing and Water on Friday. The exercise marks a significant milestone for the landowners, many of whom have waited for years to own their land. One of […]
The government is gearing up to spend approximately $20 billion to reconstruct public and main access roads along the East Bank, East Coast of Demerara and in Georgetown. The Ministry of Public Works recently invited bids for these projects which have been divided into 17 lots. About 480 metres of the access road at Diamond […]