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Govt’s business incubator empowering women entrepreneurs

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s business incubator ushers in a new era of opportunity for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, in an effort to foster empowerment and drive economic growth among women. The core mission of the business incubator is to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, guidance, and support to navigate […]

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East Coast residents welcome consultation on Railway Embankment road project

The transparent and open discussions by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on the expansion of the East Coast Railway Embankment Road were welcomed by residents on Saturday. The meeting was held at the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute at Cove and John, by Minister Edghill, the contracting company, China Railway First Group (Guyana) Incorporated, […]

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Interest rate on loans to poultry farmers reduced by 3% – President Ali

-existing loans to reflect the new interest rate from August His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali announced that loans to poultry farmers from commercial banks will now be reduced by three percent, an initiative aimed at further developing the industry and advancing Guyana’s food security agenda. The Head of State made the announcement while delivering remarks […]

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Private Sector Commission welcomes reduction in interest rates for poultry farmers

The Private Sector Commission congratulates the Government of Guyana on the decision made by the President to grant reduced interest rates on agricultural loans for poultry farmers which has resulted from his recent meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, poultry farmers and the local commercial banks. The Commission regards this decision as a positive step […]

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Poultry farmers to benefit from reduced cost of financing – President Ali announces

Small, medium and large scale poultry farmers will now benefit from a reduced cost of financing, as government continues to create the enabling environment for advancement in the sector. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, made the announcement  at an engagement with poultry farmers at State House on Saturday. “We will introduce a facility under […]

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Five EU countries to sponsor Guyana’s bid for Schengen visa-free travel—President Ali

His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that at least five European Union (EU) countries have agreed to sponsor Guyana’s bid for Schengen visa-free travel. The Head of State made the disclosure while interacting with the media during a site visit to the Eccles to Diamond four-lane highway that is currently under construction, on Thursday afternoon. […]

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Road projects linking East Coast and East Bank corridors progressing smoothly

President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali Friday morning inspected two significant infrastructure projects poised to connect the East Coast and East Bank Demerara corridors.   The visit aimed to assess progress, ensure efficient project management, and expedite completion given the favourable weather conditions. The inspection encompassed two pivotal projects, each of which plays a crucial role […]

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New bills tabled in National Assembly to revolutionise Guyana’s legislative framework

Several bills were on Thursday tabled in the National Assembly with a vision to revolutionise Guyana’s legislative and socioeconomic framework. The proposed bills included the Real Estate Agents and Brokers Bill of 2023, the Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing (Amendment) Bill 2023, the Data Protection Bill 2023, and the Guyana Compliance Commission […]

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Allottees in Ordnance/Fortlands sign agreements of sale for homes, house lots

Persons allocated low-income homes and house lots at Ordnance/Fortlands, Region Six, on Friday signed their Agreements of Sale during an outreach held at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) compound in New Amsterdam. The process was spearheaded by Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Sherwyn Greaves. Mandy Vanbrook, one of the […]

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