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Finance Minister oversees signing of US$4M loan agreement between IDB-Invest & John Fernandes for procurement of Guyana’s second mobile crane

– as Gov’t continues to advance its transformational agenda in partnership with the Private Sector immediately post-Budget 2023 presentation        Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh yesterday oversaw the signing of a US$4M Corporate loan agreement between the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)-Invest and John Fernandes Limited for the procurement of Guyana’s second mobile handline crane […]

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Citizens urged to follow DHB’s early morning double-lane schedule

Drivers and commuters, especially early users of the Demerara Harbour Bridge are being urged to follow the early morning double-lane schedule (EASTBOUND) from 05:55HRS TO 07:00HRS and 07:35HRS TO 08:00HRS. This double-lane measure was instituted to accommodate the total volume of traffic heading into Georgetown/Demerara on or before 08:30HRS, however, this can only work if […]

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Guyana Tourism Authority Hosts First Tourism Business Licensing Clinic

Today, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) hosted its first Tourism Business Licensing Clinic at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. For one day, existing and new tourism business owners were able to connect with key regulatory agencies to expedite the processes and address the challenges related to registering and licensing their businesses. Of the agencies present, […]

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Commodity prices remain stable countrywide −GMC

Prevailing retail prices as projected by the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) for the period January 17 -23, 2023, indicate that non-traditional agricultural commodities are showing ease in price pressure at municipal markets across the country. GMC carried out checks at Kumaka, Anna Regina, Parika, Vreed-en-Hoop, Diamond, Stabroek, Bourda, Mon Repos, Mackenzie, Rosignol, and Skeldon markets. […]

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Statement by the Hon. Susan Rodrigues, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water

I have noted with concern, another malicious attempt by opposition members and their activists to mislead the public and to shift focus from the Government’s development agenda. Yesterday, aspersions were made that a single wooden bridge was constructed in Sophia to the tune of $3.8 million dollars. I wish to make it clear that this […]

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Free transportation at institutions for persons with disabilities – Budget 2023

The government on Monday committed to providing transportation at all institutions providing services to persons living with disabilities across Guyana. Senior Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh reiterated the government’s commitment to improving conditions for persons with special needs, including children, through better facilities, services, and job opportunities. “Our manifesto promised improved conditions for persons with […]

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$56M to improve domestic violence services, construct shelters

The PPP/C Administration has earmarked some $56 million to construct two domestic violence night shelters and to support Help and Shelter, to aid women and families fleeing domestic violence. This is part of the government’s no-tolerance approach to tackling violence in all forms. “Since taking office, we have focused on numerous interventions to curb gender-based […]

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President Ali shuts down Norton’s criticisms of budget 2023

– Says PPP/C Gov’t embraces all Guyanese as ‘one family’ His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has dismissed the claims made by the Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton that the recently proposed Budget 2023 is biased against the working class and favours ‘families and friends.’ Addressing the claim during a press conference at State House on […]

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India expresses interest in long-term purchase of Guyana’s oil – President Ali

His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said the Government of India has expressed its interest in the long-term purchase of Guyana’s oil, for which a proposal is expected to be submitted to the Government of Guyana for consideration. President Ali, during his Tuesday press conference at State House, made it clear that government […]

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Working groups established to drive Guyana, India cooperation agenda – President Ali

Following a series of fruitful consultations between the Governments of Guyana and India, both nations have agreed to establish two working groups to push the agenda forward. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the groups will see private sector representatives from the two countries, as well as government officials starting work almost immediately. The Guyanese […]

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