– Jagdeo underscores The government has facilitated a series of investments and incentives that have fostered the creation of thousands of small business establishments, demonstrating its commitment to advancing the creation of micro-economic ventures. Not only are small businesses thriving but more than 2,000 new contracting companies are actively participating in Guyana’s construction boom, whether […]
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government wishes to firmly denounce the malicious and unfounded claims continuously propagated by Kaieteur News and other opposition-aligned entities, that the administration has failed to implement critical measures to increase the disposable income of the Guyanese people. A comprehensive examination of the 2020 to 2024 budgets unequivocally demonstrates the government’s […]
The government is investing a minimum of $2 billion to boost treated water coverage in Region Two, demonstrating the government’s mandate to provide potable water to every household by 2025. This was underscored by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, during a site inspection of the Onderneeming water treatment plant, on Friday. He was […]
Contrary to criticisms that the government does not have the best interest of public sector employees at heart, their spending power has increased by $89.5 billion from 2020 to 2024. Speaking with reporters during his weekly press conference on Thursday, People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo highlighted how the ruling party has […]
The Centre for Local Business Development launched its AccelerateHer programme with a weekend boot camp, welcoming a new cohort of female entrepreneurs on Friday evening. The programme received over 80 applications this year, with 25 candidates successfully shortlisted. AccelerateHer aims to empower female business owners, operators, and managers across diverse industries by providing one-on-one mentoring […]
As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in the procurement process, the government plans to take a strong disciplinary approach to agencies that depart from the Standard Bidding Document. This warning comes on the heels of the $2.1 billion contract awarded to Kares Engineering Inc., for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Wharf, which […]– Affirms confidence in Fulcrum’s capacity to develop untapped gas resources With Guyana’s second major gas project requiring billions in investments, the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has said that the government does not intend to participate financially, at this stage, to advance this major project. His revelation comes […]
Some 90 per cent teachers from nursery, primary, and secondary schools countrywide turned out to their classrooms this week, demonstrating their commitment towards the welfare of their students. This statistic was provided to the Department of Public Information (DPI) by the Ministry of Education on Thursday. The development emanates from the conciliation efforts between the […]
Residents of Canefield and surrounding East Canje, Berbice communities will now benefit from the services of a newly commissioned $56 million health centre. The modern facility will offer essential healthcare services, including primary care, maternal and child health, and chronic disease, reducing the need for long-distance travel to the regional hospital. During the opening ceremony, […]
Guyana’s agricultural sector is booming, with non-traditional exports exceeding $919 million in the first half of 2024. This represents a 12.7 per cent increase, with over 4,156 metric tonnes exported. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha made the disclosure during the New Guyana Marketing Corporation’s (GMC’s) annual award ceremony and dinner, at the Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel. The minister […]