Guyana is a particularly attractive investment destination for several factors including its rapid economic growth, resource wealth, multi-sector opportunities, accessibility to regional and global markets, and a favourable fiscal incentive regime for investors. This was highlighted by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during his virtual address at the 2022 China International Import Expo (CIIE) […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali has departed Guyana for the US, where he will attend the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) Anchor Awards Gala to be held later today, at the Ft. Lauderdale Yacht Club in Florida. President Ali was invited as the event’s special guest. The annual Anchor Awards of the ACMF honours stalwarts […]
More benefits will be reaped from the booming oil and gas sector as the Gas-to-Energy Project is well underway at Wales, West Bank Demerara. This project is in keeping with the government’s commitment of ensuring that electricity costs are cut by 50 per cent in the near future. The administration’s manifesto promise featured a dedication […]
14 oil blocks available for bidding; Greater, competitive fiscal terms: 2% royalty increased to 10%; 76% cost recovery ceiling reduced to 65%; where there was none before, a 10% corporate tax paid by the operator; Enhanced enforcement of minimum work commitments and relinquishment requirements; Licensing round open to international and Guyanese companies that meet the […]
– part of govt’s efforts to achieving food security in the hinterland Some 137 tractors and trailers have been distributed by the government through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs to Amerindian communities across the country, as the government advances its food security agenda in the hinterland. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with […]
Rice farmers of Windsor Forest, Region Three, on Thursday commended the government for its timely response to an issue that has been affecting cultivation and harvesting. Two days after President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali met with farmers in Region Three, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha was able to address concerns about the deplorable condition of […]
Guyanese must be mindful of the few who continue to peddle the false narrative of discrimination and racism in Guyana. Member of Parliament and Attorney at Law Sanjeev Datadin, made the call during his weekly programme, ‘The Thursday Agenda’. “We have a gentleman in New York… referred to as the keyboard puppet, who held what […]
The community of Annandale, East Coast of Demerara, is set to benefit from major road and drainage upgrades. This was announced by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali who led a community engagement in the area on Thursday. President Ali said the drainage issues will be addressed through collaboration among the Ministries of Housing, Public […]
– Says a number of residents will receive land titles before month end His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will work on rehabilitating a number of cross streets and the drainage network in Annandale on the East Coast of Demerara. During an impromptu visit to Annandale South and Annandale West this afternoon, the […]– Laws will be amended to reflect new agreement Cabinet has granted its approval for the auctioning of 14 oil blocks offshore Guyana, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday during a press conference at Office of the President. The auction was initially slated for the end of September, however, the vice president noted […]