-as Government continues to demonstrate its commitment to the principles of transparency and accountability in the management of Guyana’s oil resources Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira on behalf of Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Monday tabled Notification of Receipts to the National Assembly of all petroleum revenues paid into the […]
-as Guyana advances allocation process for Carbon Credits payments Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira on behalf of Senior Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh on Monday presented a Supplementary Bill comprising Financial Papers Number 1 and 2 to the National Assembly relating to programme components of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 […]
The Criminal Law (Procedure) Amendment Bill of 2022 has been modified to ensure the constitutional rights of accused persons are protected. The adjusted legislation was successfully passed in the National Assembly Monday evening. The revised bill amends section 72 of the Criminal Law (Procedure) Act, Cap 10:01. It follows the ruling of the Caribbean […]
Minister of Natural Resources Hon. Vickram Bharrat successfully tabled in the National Assembly, today, April 24, the Guyana-EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Voluntary Partnership Agreement or VPA. This will pave the way for greater cooperation and increase market access and market share with the European Union (EU). This agreement was initialled in […]
–as Starbucks flagship location officially launched President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has urged the Starbucks Guyana team, through collaboration with the local private sector, to work towards highlighting Guyana’s unique products on a global level. The head of state was speaking at the grand opening of Starbucks’ flagship location at the Amazonia Mall, Providence, East […]
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond announced Monday that the single window system for trade will be operationalised by the end of this year. The minister was at the time speaking in support of the Single Window for Planning and Development Bill, which was being debated during the 63rd Sitting of the National […]
The Planning and Development Single Window System Bill of 2022, which seeks to improve the ease of doing business in Guyana, will be sent to a special select committee for further consideration. The bill provides for the establishment of a single-entry point and platform for processing and approving planning and development applications. It specifies the […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has described his administration as a unique body that will continue to prioritise diversity and unity. The Guyanese leader said his government believes in bringing people from all walks of life together, towards the common goal of progress and integration. The approach is aimed at propelling the nation towards advancement […]
–An important connector to Trinidad, wider Caribbean- President Ali With a travel time of fewer than 15 hours from Region One to Trinidad and Tobago, the M.V Ma Lisha is set to position the region as a hub for trade to the country and other Caribbean territories. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made this […]
–in observance of World Book Day In observance of ‘World Book Day,’ the Ministry of Education-National Literacy Department hosted a literacy extravaganza on Sunday, aimed to inspire and cultivate a passion for reading and writing. This is in keeping with the ministry’s mandate to build awareness of the importance of reading and literacy nationwide. The […]