-$544 million pump station for Charity Today several agencies attached to the Ministry of Agriculture signed 32 contracts totaling some $2,121,486,609 for the construction and rehabilitation of several pump stations and drainage structures, the procurement of critical machinery, and the maintenance of several canals across the country. Of the 32 contracts signed, the National Drainage […]
As government continues to inject millions of dollars into the advancement of the agro-processing industry, several local manufacturers have praised the fulfilment of these promises, as well as the plans to further expand the sector. Sandra Craig, who is the proprietor of well-known business SS Natural Flavours Inc., lauded the investments by government, noting that […]
─ Health Minister calls on persons to get registered The Government of Guyana in the 2022 budget has allocated approximately $180 million to alleviate the burden of expensive dialysis treatment for persons with chronic kidney disease. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, on Friday announced that the initiative will be rolled out in the […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali visited the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and pointed to the need to strengthen ties to achieve greater prosperity between the two nations. The Head of State visited the United Arab Emirates this week to participate in the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF2022) and the Global Business Forum LATAM, met with […]
─ welcome reduction in fuel prices As the PPP/C Government continues to implement mechanisms to alleviate the rise in cost of living, transportation operators on Thursday lauded the government’s most recent initiative to reduce the cost for gas at pump stations. DPI travelled to several gas stations across the capital city to hear citizens’ thoughts […]
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha said Guyana’s growing economy has provided a host of opportunities for business, investment and trade. He was speaking to several Guyanese businessmen and women Tuesday evening, during an “Opportunities for Doing Business in Guyana” stakeholders’ meeting at the Couva/Point Lisas Chamber of Commerce in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. […]
─ as two-day tech expo launched Chief Education Officer (CEO), Dr. Marcel Hutson said Guyana is on its way to achieving a “world class education” system, and to accomplish that, the Ministry of Education is using technology. Speaking at the launch of the ministry’s two-day technology expo, at the National Centre for Educational Resources Development […]
In keeping with the Ministry of Education’s vision to establish a world-class education system in Guyana, the Innovative Technology Unit on Thursday launched the inaugural Tech Expo 2022 at the National Centre of Educational Resources Development (NCERD). Tech Expo 2022 theme is “Embracing traditional and non-traditional technology.” It aims to showcase and celebrate creative and […]
Improving countrywide access to tax services In keeping with its mandate to offer its services to stakeholders in all regions of Guyana, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has commenced construction of a new Integrated Regional Tax Office (IRTO) at Onverwagt, West Coast, Berbice. This new office which is slated for completion within eighteen (18) months […]
Guyanese can now benefit from early diagnosis from diseases like cancer and other ailments, as the first pathology laboratory in the country has received ISO certification for quality and safety. The Woodlands Limited Pathology Laboratory has attained ISO 15189 Plus Accreditation, by-Accreditation Canada. The certification means that the laboratory is in compliance with international standards […]