The last phase of the Gas-to-Energy project is moving apace as a new $8.6 Million US contract was signed between the Government of Guyana and a Chinese company known as Power China to construct a building to house the National Control Centre. Power China was one of the competitive bidders among three other companies shortlisted […]
I am compelled to respond to Mr. Eric Phillips’ recent epistle in the Stabroek News of July 29, 2024, concerning the dispensation of funds for Emancipation Day celebrations and the associated ceremonial activities. At the outset, it is necessary to reaffirm the unwavering commitment of the Government of Guyana to support Emancipation celebrations throughout the […]
– Over 270 jobs to be created On Tuesday, the government handed over the investment agreement with Demerara Dairy Inc (DDI) for the establishment of a $3B state-of-the-art dairy farm and milk processing facility. When completed, the establishment is expected to create 70 direct jobs and another 150 jobs indirectly. The agreement was previously signed […]
With more than 200 business meetings, presentations on investment opportunities, a buzzing investment village, and the visiting delegates’ unforgettable experience of local tourism and hospitality, the Caribbean Investment Forum 2024 has strengthened Guyana’s image as a leading investment hub in the region. On July 10-12, over 400 delegates comprising investors and business leaders from more […]
Elections are about people exercising their constitutional right to elect a government of their choice in a free, fair and transparent process. It behoves all to ensure the integrity of that process through the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and strict adherence to the rule of law, including the rules governing elections, to guarantee respect […]
A total of 195 persons will soon become holders of Certificates in International Human Rights Law, compliments of a programme spearheaded by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance. The educational programme was launched Monday at Pegasus’ Grand Savannah Suites in Georgetown. The course will cover some ten weeks of detailed training sessions, facilitated by […]
The government is continuously investing in the development of Guyana’s human resource capital and the labour force, through the execution of technical and vocational training programmes, throughout the length and breadth of Guyana. When the beneficiaries complete their programmes, they can embark on various entrepreneurship opportunities to earn an income, making them more marketable […]
St Cuthberts Mission is quickly establishing itself as a tourism hotspot in Region Four. Newly elected Toshao Alvoro Simon, during a recent interview with the Department of Public Information, announced that the village created its first-day tour itinerary, and will provide a full experience of the Amerindian way of life. He noted that the Destination […]
Some 16 Guyanese Private Sector companies were part of a Diaspora Job Fair in New York on Saturday seeking to recruit persons to take up vacant positions in their companies. Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud, while delivering the keynote address, noted that this is a fulfillment of a commitment made by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali […]
Over 100 households are now receiving access to clean and safe water following the commissioning of a $23 million Waramuri and Para water supply system. The commissioning ceremony took place in the Moruca sub-district in Region One, on Sunday. Before the successful completion of the well at Para, four attempts were made to drill a […]