With Guyana’s economy projected to grow by some 49.7 per cent due to rapid development in the oil and gas sector, residents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) are urged to pursue the numerous opportunities created by the country’s resources. This call to action was made by Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, during his keynote address […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, S.C, said the government is committed to national unity and the inclusion of all Guyanese in charting a way for the country’s development, which he noted is on the brink of an unimaginable takeoff. Minister Nandlall, speaking at the Region Four flag-raising ceremony Tuesday evening, in […]
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar said government is working towards building ‘One Guyana’ and every one must play a part in the process. He was addressing a gathering on the eve of Guyana’s 52nd anniversary as a Republic in the compound of Region Three’s Regional Democratic Council (RDC). “If you are […]
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, the Honourable Gail Teixeira, who is performing the functions of Prime Minister, today said that as Guyana celebrates its 52nd anniversary as a Republic nation, the country must not let partisan politics get in the way of its transformational development. The political stalwart travelled to Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) to […]
Head of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Oil & Gas department, Joel Gravesande, said the agency now has live access to near real-time data on flaring events at ExxonMobil’s operations at the offshore Liza Destiny floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. He made the comment during a media sensitisation forum at the regulator’s Sophia office. […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken the necessary steps to ensure the conservation, protection and sustainable use of natural resources with the procurement of a number of monitoring systems. Executive Director of the agency, Kemraj Parsram said the systems have boosted development in the agency. One of the most significant systems is the Geographic […]
The recently hosted International Energy Conference and Expo has paved the way for a host of business opportunities among local and foreign companies. Alongside the four-day conference, held at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, local companies exhibited their products and services, much to the delight and satisfaction of international conference guests. DPI spoke with some local […]
Regional Chairman of Barima-Waini (Region One), Brentnol Ashley has given a thumbs up to the government for the reliable supply of electricity to several communities this year. This follows the approval of the region’s 2022, $4.6 billion budget, of which $85 million has been allocated for the region’s electricity distribution networks. Communities including Wauna, Tobago, […]
MOU signed between parties The Texila American University (TAU) will be offering free training to ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties that focuses on the professional development of ranks through training and skills development. The MoU was signed on Monday by Chief- of- […]
As positive cases of the coronavirus continue to decrease and restrictions are being lifted, persons are no longer confined to their homes. As such, citizens are no longer facing the challenges of anxiety and depression. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P. said the level of effects that COVID-19 has on a person’s mental wellbeing […]