The Government of Guyana remains fully committed to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), and it has demonstrated strong leadership in fulfilling its reporting mandate. This leadership has been manifested in our continued and unwavering efforts in working to meet all deadlines established under the EITI. In Guyana’s case, there were a number of intervening challenges during the reporting […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat on Wednesday clarified that Guyana has been temporarily suspended from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), pending its submission of the 2020 report by the approved deadline of July 31, 2023. The minister explained to the Department of Public Information (DPI) that Guyana had written to the EITI requesting […]
– At Region Four flag raising ceremony Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said a united Guyana is necessary to accelerate the country’s development for the benefit of all. The minister made the statement on Wednesday as he witnessed the hoisting of the Golden Arrowhead at the Region Four flag raising ceremony. “We want togetherness, […]
As Guyana prepares to usher in its 53rd Republic Anniversary, as is customary, the regional administration of Region Three hosted its flag raising ceremony at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC). Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar delivered the feature address and reminded those present that it is the right of every Guyanese […]
Consequent upon the closure of the Demerara Harbour Bridge, the Demerara Water Taxis Service will remain operational for a period of 24 hours from 3 AM Sunday, February 26, 2023, – 3 AM on Monday, February 27, 2023, to facilitate the transport of commuters. Commuters are assured of an uninterrupted water taxi service from Vreed-en-Hoop […]
Members of the public are hereby given notice of the closure of the Demerara Harbour Bridge for a 24-hour period to facilitate EMERGENCY REPAIR WORKS to Span 8. This closure will take place from Sunday, February 26th 2023, 3 AM to Monday, February 27th 2023, 3 AM. These works have become critical after the Panama-registered […]
More than 350 staff members of the Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) benefitted from an outreach led by the Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Honourable Susan Rodrigues and Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Mr. Sherwyn Greaves on Wednesday. Executive Director of GYSBI, Mr. Robin Muneshwar and […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to promote transparency and accountability in every aspect of governance, particularly in the extractive industries. Pointing specifically to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) report Wednesday afternoon, Dr Ali expressed disappointment with the delay in its submission, describing it as “unacceptable.” “In examining the cost […]
– Will share Guyana’s vision for sustainable development in the context of LCDS 2030 Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo will deliver the Inaugural Address and set off international participation at the 22nd edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) as it opens in New Delhi today. […]
The information technology (IT) infrastructure at the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) has been strengthened with significant support from the United Kingdom (UK) Government. The additional technology will support the commission’s strategic objectives and international obligations, providing compliance information as required under the European Union – Guyana Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade/Voluntary Partnership Agreement (FLEGT […]