With the PPP/C Government in office, Guyana’s economy has been seeing massive growth, increasing investors’ confidence in exploring opportunities, and establishing bases in the oil-producing nation. His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfan Ali said the government is creating the framework to accommodate such investments. “As I speak to you now, there are many global multinational companies […]
It is very likely that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will dismiss the A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) elections appeal case before it again. This is the position of Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC when the Apex Court heard more than four hours of […]
Consultations to develop more updated and futuristic health laws got underway at Duke’s Lodge on Wednesday as Guyana prepares to reform its public health laws to bring them in line with international standards. The country’s current Public Health Law has been in existence since 1934, and is considered outdated. Addressing the consultation forum for […]
The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) launched its first ‘skills-for-job’ training programme in Region Ten on Tuesday, aimed at filling the demands for skilled, qualified and certified citizens to take the country forward, and boost the economy. The four- month training programme will see 179 residents from Linden, and 50 from Kwakwani being trained in […]
President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that beginning Thursday, July 21, the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) will be selling packaged sugar for $150 per pound and $140 per pound for bulk. The head of state on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, said, “my brothers and sisters, I have heard your concerns about […]
-to put measures in place to stop ‘price gouging’ There are over 2000 bags of sugar available for consumers at the Uitvlugt sugar estate, West Coast Demerara, Region 3, according to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The President made the disclosure on the sidelines of an event on Tuesday when asked about reports of a […]
─as US $35 M Sheraton Four Points hotel begins construction A major transformation is underway at Houston, along the East Bank Demerara (EBD) corridor, as a multibillion state-of-the-art Sheraton Four Points hotel prepares to begin construction there. The multinational hotel brand operated by Marriott will feature advanced technology, service, and sustainability features. The first hotel […]
-talks up strategic development, new opportunities under ‘One Guyana’ umbrella President, Dr. Irfaan Mohamed Ali made it clear on Tuesday that his administration would be looking to explore every single opportunity, and investment to further the lives of Guyanese, and develop the country. The President was at the time speaking at a sod-turning ceremony to […]
The New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) will begin distributing over 3000 bagged and packaged sugar to wholesalers tomorrow, July 20. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha told the Department of Public Information (DPI) Tuesday evening, that the Uitvlugt Sugar Estate will provide the GMC with 1,800 bags of sugar and almost 1,500 one-kilogram packaged sugar to […]
Over 800 jobs will be made available to persons living along the East Coast of Demerara, with the construction of an approximately $9 billion (US45 million) hotel investment by Pasha Global and Blue Bridge Inc. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who attended the ground breaking ceremony at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown, on Monday, lauded the investors’ […]