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Gov’t hosts LCDS 2030 stakeholder consultation in Region Five

–Min. Mustapha tells residents Strategy will stimulate future growth through clean energy and low carbon development The Government of Guyana has embarked on a countrywide consultation exercise aimed at sensitising stakeholders about the policies outlined in its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030. Back in 2009, Guyana launched the first Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) […]

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Lone female in her batch, Region 3 woman certified in handling heavy-duty  equipment

Fifty-year-old Diana Chitram, is now a qualified heavy-duty equipment operator having completed four months of intense training through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT).  The lone woman among 17 men, the Region Three resident reinforced the fact that women can do as much as men. She was among the 204 graduates who received their certificates […]

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Gov’t prioritising vulnerable communities – Minister Todd

– distributes kites to Linden children Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, M.P, said the government is investing in vulnerable communities across the country, to ensure they also evolve and benefit from the country’s resources. On Tuesday, Minister Todd visited several communities in the mining town of Linden, Region 10, where he […]

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Agriculture a significant sector for cooperation between Guyana and Cyprus – President Ali

— Accepts Letters of Commission from Non-Resident High Commissioner His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana and Cyprus can cooperate to enhance their agriculture sectors as the countries look to improve bilateral relations. The President made this statement after accepting the Letters of Commission from H.E Evagoras Vryonides, accrediting him as the Non-Resident High Commissioner […]

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Guyana, Canada sign MOU for cooperation on procurement of goods

The Government of Guyana and the Canadian Commercial Cooperation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday, to facilitate cooperation, participation in discussions and exchange of information related to the procurement of Canadian goods and services. The MOU was signed between Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni […]

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Contract signed for over $569 million to dredge Pomeroon River mouth

–Agriculture Ministry signs over $1.3 billion in contracts as part of 2022 work programme –Contracts signed for land leveling equipment for Albion Estate, rehabilitation of MMA seed processing facility, empoldering of farmlands in lower & upper Pomeroon, Supenaam Farmers from Region Two will soon benefit from improved drainage facilities after several contracts were signed that […]

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IMC to manage West Demerara Market Co-op Society

Following reports of funds being mismanaged, an Interim Management Committee (IMC) has been put in place to manage the West Demerara Market Co-operative Society Limited. This is under the Cooperative Society Act, Chapter 88:01, which permits the Chief Co-operative Development Officer (CCDO) to take over any cooperative, friendly society or credit union, which in the […]

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Telemedicine trial to begin at new Nappi Village health post

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, along with several other key officials from the Ministry of Health, on Tuesday officially opened a $13.6 million health post in the village of Nappi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo.) The new facility will provide medication and other forms of treatment for persons suffering from diabetes, hypertension, heart […]

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Local businesses could tap into international markets through new E-Commerce platform

Entrepreneurs and businesses nationwide will now be able to capture new markets locally and internationally, through the Stabroek Online Marketplace – Guyana’s newest E-Commerce platform. The enterprise allows businesses of any size to exploit opportunities in the local and global market from one place. It also includes other divisions such as Stabroek travel for local […]

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New Amsterdam IRTO, a product of GRA’s infrastructure development drive

The Guyana Revenue Authority continues to make strides since embarking on a major enhanced service delivery programme that includes general upgrading and planned construction of regional offices. A notable outcome of this service enhancement programme is the construction and relocation of the New Amsterdam Integrated Regional Tax Office (NAIRTO) to Ferry Street and Esplanade Road. […]

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