An amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT) will soon see Guyana becoming a member of the Egmont group. The amendment to the Act will be laid before the National Assembly on Thursday. Admission to the Egmont group will boost Guyana’s capacity to fight AML/CFT offences and activities. This […]
Several learning institutions across Guyana will benefit from government’s rapidly expanding shade house initiative, through the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI). The shade house is a design which is covered by a woven material to allow sunlight, air and moisture to flow through the gaps in the material. While farming technology is not […]Government is building its capacity to target the assets of persons involved in criminal activities as it aims to dismantle criminal enterprises. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, said targeting the proceeds from criminal activities is a fundamental component in the administration of criminal justice. He said that studies […]
Residents of Mocha, East Bank Demerara on Monday applauded the government on the delivery of exceptional services which will empower and render relief to the members of the community. The residents expressed their gratitude during a community engagement which provided them with the opportunity to access several government services including old-age pension and public assistance. […]
The Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, was today, Tuesday, July 19, elected Chairperson of the ICAO High-level Meeting on the Feasibility of a Long-term Aspirational Goal for International Aviation CO2 Emissions Reductions. The meeting is being held at the ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada from July 19-22, 2022. Minister Edghill’s nomination and […]
Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni K. Singh today visited the Guyana Manganese Inc. (GMI), a subsidiary of Chinese-owned Bosai Minerals Group (BMG), in Matthew’s Ridge, Barima-Waini, Region One. Minister Singh was joined by Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat and Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall and a number of technical officers. There, the ministers met with […]
–Says hotel by Pasha Global and Blue Bridge Inc a “transformative investment” His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali stated that his Government is committed to building the needed framework to support the massive investments underway in the country. The Head of State made this statement on Monday while delivering the feature address at the sod-turning ceremony […]
The Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce is actively seeking investors to develop a ‘world-class’ eco resort to meet the demands of Guyana’s growing tourism industry. His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, made the announcement on Monday, at the ground breaking ceremony for a multi-million-dollar hotel at Lilliendaal, Greater Georgetown. The eco resort will be […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips called on Caribbean leaders to commit to developing the necessary infrastructure to enable the widespread usage of ICTs in the region. The senior government official told members of the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organisations (CANTO) on Sunday evening that the Government of Guyana is ready to […]
Work is expected to commence on the construction of the much-anticipated 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometres) four-lane highway from Schoonord, to Crane, Region Three (Essequibo Island – West Demerara), by the end of August 2022. The thoroughfare is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion along the West Bank and West Coast of Demerara upon completion. His […]