President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pointed out the economic opportunities that exist for farmers by producing food within the halal brand. During a recent symposium with poultry farmers, President Ali explained that there is untapped potential in international markets that Guyana can pursue, as part of the government’s food security agenda. This ties into […]
The Industry and Innovation Unit’s Innovation Challenge 2023 concluded Sunday, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, and this year’s winners aim to promote increased stakeholder collaboration. The teams competed for cash prizes, as well as the opportunity to benefit from a paid internship at SBM Offshore Guyana. The first-place winner will receive $1 million, while […]
–as institution celebrates its 100th anniversary As the Dependant’s Pension Fund (DPF) celebrates 100 years in existence, its board of directors and staff were commended for their dedication over the years. During the anniversary and cocktail dinner Saturday evening, at the Georgetown Club, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, […]
The village of Canal Bank and its sub-village Annibisi in the Port Kaituma Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Region One, have benefitted from significant financial investments by the government. Over $48 million has been pumped into Canal Bank to advance developmental projects through various programmes rolled out by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs from August 2020 […]
As government advances its efforts to establish a productive hatching egg industry to support the nation’s already expanding poultry sector, some $50 million has been set aside for the project this year. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during the Guyana Livestock Development Authority’s (GLDA) poultry symposium, at the Arthur Chung Conference […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) conducted a wreath-laying ceremony Sunday morning to honour 67 fallen heroes who died under violent circumstances in the line of duty from 1913 to 2023. The 184th commemoration exercise to acknowledge the significant sacrifices of the late officers was held at the Monument for Fallen Heroes, at the Police Officers’ […]
Six residents of Citrus Grove in the Port Kaituma Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) will benefit from improved access to potable water as the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs delivered water tanks to the community on Saturday. This falls under the Presidential Grant programme that is being rolled out by the ministry. Minister Pauline Sukhai accompanied by […]
–GDF’s operational capabilities enhanced with two new aircraft The operational capabilities of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) are further enhanced with the addition of two new aircraft to its fleet. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, delivered the feature remarks at the commissioning ceremony for the Beechcraft KingAir 350 and the Bell 412 EPI Helicopter […]
The government has already disbursed $1.3 billion in carbon credit funds, from the $4.7 billion received from Hess Corporation, for the sale of 30 per cent of Guyana’s forest, in keeping with its promise to advance development and prosperity in Indigenous villages. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai made the disclosure on Friday during Region […]
The Protected Areas Commission and the Guyana Tourism Authority have engaged local tour operators on ways that the Botanical Gardens can be improved to attract more visitors to the space. With an interest in improving coastal tourism, the stakeholders took a walk through the area on Friday to assess, and deliberate on how they can […]