The government has taken yet another tangible step in advancing the vision of a world-class tourism and hospitality sector, as the sod was turned for a state-of-the-art hotel and convention centre at Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown, Sunday afternoon. The facility is dubbed the Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre, and is made possible through a collaboration […]
Guyana has welcomed Sky High Aviation Services’ move to officially launch three weekly flights connecting the Dominican Republic with Guyana. The airline will offer weekly direct flights between Santo Domingo’s Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport CJIA on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. At the simple inaugural ceremony at the CJIA […]
Guyana’s first National Clean Up Campaign for 2024 commenced early Saturday morning with President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips setting an example at Houston and Agricola, East Bank Demerara. Members of the disciplined services, private sector, volunteers, as well as the head of state were seen removing litter and […]
Economic development in Guyana is expected to progress in an accelerated manner, prompted in large part by the nascent oil and gas sector. In 2023, the country’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 33 per cent, with the non-oil sector recording a commendable 11.7 per cent expansion. Senior Minister in […]
– As 20 students awarded prizes after leadership competition Over the years the bilateral relationship between Guyana and China has grown so much to the extent that both countries accept each other’s cultures and traditions. The Ministry of Education and the Chinese Embassy in Guyana have collaborated and implemented so many programmes in the school […]
As part of the National Clean Up Initiative led by His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) is moving to enhance urban parks green space for Guyanese. In addition to clean-up activities within the Botanical Gardens and the National Park, Chairman of the PAC Board of Directors and Foreign Secretary, Mr. […]
The Government of Guyana on Saturday conducted yet another National Cleanup Exercise in various parts of the country to encourage citizens to keep their neighbourhoods clean and tidy and also to promote healthier lifestyles and foster a clean environment. The exercise in the city was spearheaded by several government ministers at different locations. Minister of […]
Construction of the state-of-the-art $31.9 billion Maternal and Paediatric Hospital at Ogle, East Coast Demerara is progressing well, according to the Project Manager at VAMED, the company undertaking its construction, Walter Puhringer. According to Puhringer, site clearing, fencing, site offices and welfare facilities to accommodate over 400 workers have been completed. Additionally, he said within […]
– Sod-turned for construction of Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute in Berbice Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, emphasised the importance of tourism and the need for a well-trained local workforce to drive the industry forward as the Government advances plans to build a sustainable tourism sector. During his featured address on Friday, […]
– “It is the duty of the citizens to keep their environment clean”– Min Nandlall Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall stressed that citizens must ensure that their country is always kept clean as now is the time that Guyana is undergoing massive transformation. The AG posited this, on Saturday morning, along […]