Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo today announced that farmers in Region Two will be receiving $250 million for the purchase of fertiliser. The funds will come from the $1 billion set aside by the government for the purchase of fertiliser for free distribution among farmers across the country. The Vice President met with the farmers […]
Farmers from the respective Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), regional officials and the Water Producers’ Association will form a 20-member group that will ensure the equitable distribution of fertiliser in Region Two. This decision follows the announcement today, by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo that the region will receive $250 million for the purchase of fertiliser […]
Vice President calls for prudent use of funds Over 200 small entrepreneurs along the Essequibo Coast received more than $50 million in grants from the government, to either establish or expand their business to make a viable living. Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo officially launched the financial support drive on Wednesday, at the Rice Producers […]
More than $3 billion is estimated to be spent to undertake a number of key projects along the Essequibo Coast to improve the agriculture sector at the end of the year. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P, announced Wednesday, that when these major plans are accomplished, the agriculture infrastructure and long-term benefits of Region Two […]
Guyana, the largest producer of Atlantic seabob, is one of two Caribbean countries and one of 12 countries in the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) selected for the ‘FISH4ACP’ programme. The initiative seeks to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Atlantic seabob fishery in Guyana, where it is expected that the emerging oil and […]
The Ministry of Public Works on Wednesday, signed a $52 billion (US$260 million) contract for the construction of the long-awaited new Demerara River Bridge. The move falls into government’s plans to expand and modernise Guyana’s transport infrastructure, and significantly reduce the incessant traffic woes on the East Bank of Demerara. The project, which has been […]
Several representatives attached to local organs, the business community and training centres in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) were encouraged to partner with the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) in its effort to build a skilled workforce there. The call was made by Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, M.P. during a skills training consultation held at […]
Stakeholders in the petroleum sector on Tuesday, participated in a consultation on the implementation of the Local Content Law- Reporting Requirements and Obligations at the Duke Lodge, Kingston, Georgetown. The sensitisation workshop, which was facilitated by the Local Content Secretariat, was aimed at engaging contractors and sub-contractors on licencing requirements under the historic Local Content […]
The Ministry of Public Works’, Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) on Tuesday commissioned the new $84 Million Fort Island stelling which is the fulfilment of a commitment made by the ministry in 2021, after numerous complaints by residents. At the commissioning ceremony, Minister Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P, said residents Fort Island in the Essequibo River […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources on Tuesday signed a contract with a consortium of Guyanese auditors to the tune of some US$751,000 to conduct a cost recovery of ExxonMobil’s post-2017 (2018-2020) expenses. The contracts were awarded to Ramdihal & Haynes Inc., Eclisar Financial, and Vitality Accounting & Consultancy Inc. The local consortium is supported by […]