Guyana is among several Caribbean countries that will benefit from a new initiative, which seeks to enhance resilience against climate change and contribute to regional economic growth and food security. The opportunity is provided by a CA$10 million Regional Gender-Responsive Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems in the Caribbean project, at the United Nations House in […]
Denise Lampkin, a 50-year-old mother of three from Amelia’s Ward, Linden has a brand-new reason to celebrate. On Monday, she received the keys to her own home, thanks to the Men on Mission initiative. Lampkin expressed her gratitude to the government and the Men on Mission for this intervention, noting that her prior living conditions […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has successfully reinstated one circuit of the runway lights, enabling night flight operations. This update was conveyed to airlines through a Notice to Airmen (Notam). Efforts are underway by the maintenance team to restore the second circuit, albeit hindered by the continuous flow of flights that were redirected yesterday. […]
Residents of Long Creek along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway received extensive medical services on Saturday courtesy of the 19th Chinese Medical Team. The team worked in collaboration with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and was stationed at the Long Creek Health Centre for the day to address the community’s healthcare needs. While there, the Minister […]
Following the recent light issue at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has assured that swift measures are being taken to restore the runway lighting system by nightfall, essential for the airport’s safe operations. “As we speak, they are still going through everything on the runway. We would […]
More Guyanese will soon have access to new homes to enhance their living conditions, as construction is set to begin on 188 additional homes under the Core Homes Support initiative. The project offers low-income families the chance to own a new 20ft x 20ft two-bedroom concrete house for a contribution of just $100,000. It falls […]
In 2023, Guyana produced approximately 446,000 cubic meters of timber products, enough to build more than 20,000 homes, based on United States standards. The forestry sector’s contribution to Guyana’s economy is undeniable. According to the US National Association of Home Builders and other sources, building one house typically requires about 22 cubic meters of timber. […]
On 5 June 2024, the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) (‘the commission’) extended its outreach by conducting a public procurement training session at the Watooka Guest House in Linden. The session saw the participation of twenty-six (26) individuals, including members of the Regional Executive Office (REO), Regional Tender Board Members, evaluators, engineers, Town Council members, procurement […]
As part of our diligent monitoring of Guyana’s petroleum industry, the Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Local Content Secretariat, has intensified its tracking for practices known as “rent-a-citizen” or “fronting”. Prevalent mainly in cases of joint ventures (JVs), “rent-a-citizen” or “fronting” refers to the unethical practice where foreign companies use local individuals or local […]
– US EXIM Bank completes independent assessment The government is moving ahead with its flagship project– the Gas-to-Energy development at Wales, West Bank Demerara (WBD). A US$660 million loan from the US EXIM Bank is being sought by the government and according to Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, an independent environmental assessment of the project has […]