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Contractor to correct defects on sections of Burma Access Road, Mahaicony

A recent publication about a section of roadway noted to be that of the Burma Access Road, Mahaicony, has garnered the attention of the Ministry of Public Works. Consequently, citizens and residents of the named community are advised that the Ministry had engaged contractor Premium Asphalt, through the competitive bidding process for the rehabilitation of […]

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First Payment from Hess Corporation for Guyana-Issued Carbon Credits

Guyana has received its first payment for carbon credits under the agreement with the Hess Corporation. US$75 million has been paid, and is the first payment in an agreement that will be worth a minimum of US$750 million up to 2030. Two further payments of US$37.5 million each will be made during 2023 – one […]

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President Ali conferred with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

for excellent, comprehensive performance in politics/community welfare President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali was on Tuesday conferred with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) for the year 2023, by President of India, Honourable Droupadi Murmu. The award ceremony was held at the valedictory session of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2023, Indore, India.  The Pravasi […]

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Agri ministry working to increase Guyana’s food production

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has reassured farmers that his ministry is committed to providing additional resources to help the food sector expand significantly in 2023. Minister Mustapha acknowledged that while the country is currently producing 60 per cent of the food consumed by its population, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s aim is to increase […]

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784 informal settlements regularised in 2022 – Min Rodrigues

In a significant step towards addressing the issue of informal settlements in the country, the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) successfully regularised seven new squatter settlements last year. Minister within the Housing and Water Ministry, Susan Rodrigues, stated that a total of 784 informal settlers were regularised in these seven areas, with 281 of […]

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Five ecolodges receive Green Destination Certificate

– each ecolodge attained four out of five stars Guyana has successfully achieved destination level certification, in recognition of its high-quality experiences and tourism products.   Guyana was ranked again as one of the top 35 travel destinations for 2023 and beyond. This is the result of efforts by the government to ensure the economy […]

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Major focus on hinterland communities in 2023 – Min Croal

The PPP/C Administration remains steadfast in its dedication to providing adequate access to resources to all communities across the country. This was reiterated by Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal during a recent community outreach to the Middle Mazaruni villages. The minister engaged with residents of Tassarene, River’s View, Kartabo, Dagg Point and Westerbeck, to […]

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WIIN 2023 registration opens with new courses

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute, has opened registration for the 2023 batch of Women’s Investment and Innovation Network (WIIN) training. This year, interested persons will be trained in new areas such as food tourism, social media marketing, design, décor and events management, entrepreneurship, project management, leadership-advocacy. […]

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Amendments to the National Registration Act Paves Way for Registration Transactions to be done Continuously

– stiffer penalties for registration offences The National Registration (Amendment) Act No. 26 of 2022, which was assented to on 13th December 2022, has paved the way for registration transactions to be facilitated on a continuous basis by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Previously, eligible persons could have only applied for new registration and changes […]

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IDB greenlights funding for Diamond/Grove to Timehri road project

Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill announced that the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved some US$ 100 million to commence the Diamond/Grove to Timehri road project. The minister made the announcement during a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) at the ministry’s headquarters. “The Diamond/Grove to Timehri road which is what […]

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