As the livestock industry remains vital to increased food security and continuous economic growth, some $1.5 billion is budgeted for a plethora of ambitious projects aimed at advancing the nation’s overall food sector in 2024. “We aim to improve our services to the poultry industry through decentralised support facilities and production zones, establishment of […]
A total of $527.4 million has been proposed in this year’s national budget to increase opportunities for agro-processors, farmers, and women. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh said Guyana is promoting the growth of the agro-processing industry, including value-chain development and market expansion […]
Over the last few years, Guyana’s oil and gas industry has seen exponential growth that drastically improved the country’s economic standing and enhanced its global appeal. A transformational tapestry is being unraveled as the government’s development matrix propels the country to new heights. While the implementation of mega projects to push the infrastructural development agenda […]
As the government advances its agenda of modernising the country’s infrastructure, major construction, and rehabilitation works are set to take place at several markets nationwide. Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Anand Persaud, shed light on these initiatives during a recent interview where he discussed the provisions of budget 2024, with […]
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo recently emphasized the importance of investing in both the University of Guyana (UG) and the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship program to achieve a well-educated population. During an engagement with reporters last Thursday, the former president emphasized that GOAL and UG cannot be compared as similar institutions, since […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) continues to target the international tourist market by appointing market representation firm, Emerging Destinations to promote Guyana in the North American travel markets, specifically in the United States and Canada. According to a release from the GTA, the North American Market Representation Firm will promote Guyana in North American Travel […]
Guyanese who visited the Farmer’s Market which was held on Saturday are praising the government for collaborating with the Guyana Police Force to host the initiative aimed at boosting Guyana’s food security and food production drive. The event was held at the Eve Leary Police Sports Ground, Georgetown and saw consumers flooding the gates. This […]
More than 1,700 police ranks were trained in 2023 by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) both locally and internationally, demonstrating the emphasis placed on improving the force’s capacity, a year-end report by the Ministry of Home Affairs has stated. An allocation of $169.9 million was expended by the police force in 2023 to facilitate training […]
Guyana is reclaiming the title “Bread basket of the Caribbean”, as the agricultural sector is rapidly approaching food security through the implementation of key initiatives such as the Farmers’ Market Day. The event was held at the Eve Leary Police Sports Ground, Georgetown on Saturday and saw consumers flooding the gates to take advantage of […]
The government, through the Office of the Prime Minister, on Friday executed yet another outreach campaign in more villages across the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. The outreach exercise was aimed at listening to the concerns of the residents and discussing the possible solutions. It was also an opportunity to inform those people from the various villages of […]