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Five more families realise the dream of homeownership in Region Three

The government’s housing drive continues to positively impact lives, as five more Onderneeming and Lust-en-Rust residents in Region Three received keys to their core homes on Tuesday. Under the umbrella of the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP), the Core Home initiative is set to elevate the living conditions of vulnerable families. The keys […]

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Venezuela’s referendum poses ‘existential threat’ to Guyana – ICJ hears

Calling it an affront to the rule of law, Guyana on Tuesday asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue five provisional measures to block Venezuela’s planned referendum and uphold the rule of law.   This was confirmed by Guyana’s legal team, led by Advisor on Borders and Agent in the case, Carl Greenidge, […]

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Gov’t acquires software device to monitor offshore activities

Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat has announced the acquisition of an advanced software system specifically designed to monitor offshore activities. The minister made the disclosure during a press conference hosted at the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) complex on Tuesday. “It has the capability to detect any oil residue in the water… The software is supported […]

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Canadian parliamentarians reassure support for Guyana

The Canadian Chapter of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has reassured support for Guyana on a number of critical global issues. Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud was on Tuesday paid a courtesy call by Ms Alexandra Mendes, M.P. Chair of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. She was accompanied by the Honourable Salma Ataullahjan, Senator […]

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Gov’t to conduct sensitisation workshops to promote awareness of Local Content Act

Before the end of the year, the government will begin hosting sensitisation workshops across the country to ensure that more Guyanese are educated on the importance of the Local Content Act. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, said that these workshops will also target communities in the hinterland and far-off regions to engage them on […]

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Close to 6,000 locals employed in oil and gas sector

Guyanese continue to enjoy boundless employment opportunities within the oil and gas sector, as almost 6,000 locals are currently employed within the industry.   At a press conference held at the Guyana Forestry Commission on Tuesday, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, said that this amount represents approximately 70 per cent of the total workforce […]

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Strategies being implemented to enhance elderly care locally

In an effort to elevate the quality of life for older adults, the Ministry of Health has outlined a comprehensive plan to improve elderly care in Guyana. This plan encompasses a wide range of strategies, as detailed by the unit’s Coordinator, Dr. Melissa Dehaarte, during an episode of the ‘Health Matters’ programme. Dr. Dehaarte emphasised […]

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Gov’t welcomes first oil at Prosperity FPSO

The Government of Guyana is pleased to announce the occurrence of first oil on the Prosperity Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel in the Payara Petroleum Production Licence area. The Payara development was approved in September 2020 and sanctioned the production of more than 600 million barrels of oil from the Payara field. Production […]

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President Ali, PM Phillips commit $2M to Guyana Veterans Legion

-$100,000 additional support to surviving veterans Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, pledged a $2 million donation to the Guyana Veterans Legion (GVL) on Sunday at its Annual Remembrance Day ceremony, which was held at the GVL headquarters on Carifesta Avenue. The Prime Minister donated $1 million on his behalf, and the other on behalf […]

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30 houses will be constructed in Matarkai sub-district as part of Hinterland Housing Programme

Some 30 houses will be built in the Matarkai sub-district in Region One under the government’s Hinterland Housing Programme.   Ten houses will be constructed in 14 Mile, Arakaka, and Canal Bank respectively. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal made the disclosure during the Gildarie-Freddie Show recently. “Another 10 houses will be built in […]

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