The Ministry of Public Works will continue to be firm with contractors undertaking development projects to ensure that timelines are met and the works are completed satisfactorily, gaining value for taxpayers’ dollars. This position was made clear by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar who was speaking during a television programme on […]
The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today met with Permanent Representatives of the Group of Latin America and Caribbean States (GRULAC) at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The Minister took the opportunity to present to the Group Guyana’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations […]
─ President Ali updated by engineers during site visit Construction of the US$106.4 million East Bank to East Coast Road Linkage Project [Ogle to Eccles (Haags Bosch) road network] is moving apace, as the project is currently in its land-clearing phase. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali paid a visit to the site on Tuesday, […]
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) progresses in its 25 per cent reduction of the food import bill by 2025 initiative, international developmental entities can play a more active role in the implementation of policy initiatives to address the issue of food insecurity. In his virtual address at the CAWI’s Caribbean Leaders’ Open Dialogue on Tuesday, […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali,while addressing villagers of Parikwarinau, Region Nine on Saturday, April 8, assured them of his government’s interventions which will aid in the development of the village. “Within the next two to three weeks, the Minister of Local Government Nigel Dharamlall will work on bringing in a supply of cassava sticks to […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported Guyana as the leading Caribbean nation in economic growth, with a projected growth of 37.2 per cent in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by year end. With the leadership of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and the booming oil and gas industry, the IMF also projected that the economy […]
Recognising that contributors still face challenges when accessing services from the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, said the government is working to ensure they receive better services. Minister Nandlall underscored that this would be done through drastic changes, which will allow contributors to receive their benefits […]
Several hinterland communities will soon see a significant boost in the delivery of healthcare, through an investment of over $19.4 billion (US$97 million). Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said the medical upgrades will be done through the hinterland development programme, while the funds will be made available following the signing of an agreement with […]
Hundreds of women in business will be provided the opportunity to showcase their talent, innovation, and creativity centre stage at the Women Empowerment, Leading, Innovating, Flourishing Together (WE LIFT) 3 Expo. The exhibition is set for April 15 and 16 at the Movietowne Parking Lot, East Coast Demerara from 11:00 to 18:00 hours and will […]
The Attorney General’s Chambers has completed the drafting of the real estate legislation, following aggressive engagement with stakeholders and other key parties. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, speaking during his weekly televised programme ‘Issues in the News’ made the disclosure on Tuesday. “The real estate bill is completed and I […]