The regional ferry service involving Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago is expected to begin operations within three months. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, gave the update on Saturday, as he addressed the opening ceremony of the XII annual IDB consultation with Caribbean Governors, which was held at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, on Saturday. […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has recognised the instrumental role that digitisation can play in driving development and regional integration. He was at the time speaking at the opening ceremony of the XII Annual Inter-American Development Bank consultation with Caribbean Governors, which was held at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, on Saturday. The IDB organizes […]
The 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government is set to open tomorrow, Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the National Cultural Centre, Georgetown. This year’s meeting will run from February 25-28, 2024, and will be convened under the Chairmanship of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who will provide the feature address […]
Regional Chairman, Brentnol Ashley highlighted that Region One received some $6.7 billion to further accelerate additional transformative projects this year, aimed at enhancing its development across various sectors from infrastructure to health care. He was at the time speaking at the flag-raising ceremony in observance of Guyana’s 54th Republic Anniversary at Mabaruma Settlement Ground on […]
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal disclosed that a new housing area, similar to the one in Kokerite Hall, will be developed this year in the Mabaruma sub-district, Region One. The government continues to transform its robust housing programme to provide safe and sustainable housing solutions, infrastructural and amenities to Guyanese countrywide. He made […]
In his spirited address on Friday evening, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali pledged that the nation and its people will grow from ‘strength to strength’, as the government is working assiduously to position the country on a path to prosperity. The head of state was at the time addressing those gathered outside of the Public […]
People’s Progressive Party’s General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that the full installation of the remaining generators, amounting to a significant 28.9 megawatts, will be completed by March. He was responding to misinformation spread by the opposition that taxpayers’ money was squandered on the purchase of these generators. Dr Jagdeo criticized the opposition for […]
– Says that Guyana is employing rigorous efforts to prioritise innovative clean energy solutions Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, who is performing the duties of President, highlighted the significant progress that Guyana has made in the energy sector and outlined the country’s plan to transition to clean, renewable energy. Prime Minister Mark […]
The government, through its Local Content Secretariat, is developing a local content app which is expected to come onstream this year with the aim of better connecting local companies with the oil and gas sector, and enhancing job access. Director of the Local Content Secretariat, Martin Pertab gave the update during a workshop on the […]
The Ministry of Public Works has signed a design and build works contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation for the East Bank Road Improvement Works from Good Success to Timehri. The signing took place in the ministry’s boardroom this morning in the presence of the Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works. The […]