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Covid-19 home testing not accepted for international travel- Health Minister

Guyana is now introducing the COVID-19 home test, and while some persons may choose this option to know their status, it is not enough to fulfill international travel requirements. This was disclosed by Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony during the daily Covid-19 update on Wednesday. “Someone having a home kit and doing a test at […]

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Paramakatoi smart hospital to be completed by mid-year – Health Minister 

The $44.4 million Paramakatoi Smart Hospital in Region Eight, which got off to a late start, is expected to be completed by mid-year. The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will undertake the construction, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony said on Tuesday. Guyana has benefitted from the ‘Smart Healthcare Facilities in the Caribbean’ project, with five […]

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International Energy Conference a platform to create new development momentum – President Ali

His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali said that the International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana 2022 will see the creation of a new development momentum based on partnership, coordination and cooperation. In a keynote address at today’s opening ceremony at the Marriott Hotel, the Guyanese leader announced that his country is open for business and that opportunities […]

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Guyana in full support of net zero by 2050

─ VP Jagdeo tells international energy conference Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Tuesday reiterated his government’s pledge to carry out oil production in a net zero carbon world. Addressing the official launch of the International Energy Conference and Expo, at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, Dr. Jagdeo said Guyana will be upholding that important […]

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Guyana a world leader on climate change – President Ali

President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday reminded the world of Guyana’s contribution to the fight against climate change. President Ali made the statement at the opening of the International Energy Conference and Expo being held at the Marriott hotel, Georgetown. The President in his address stated that, “Guyana is a world leader on climate […]

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Guyana welcomes investors but Guyanese must benefit – President Ali tells investors

An olive branch has been extended to companies looking to invest in the oil and gas producing nation of Guyana. However, while they are welcomed to invest, companies are being reminded that Guyanese must be able to benefit from those investments. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali extended the invitation at the opening of the International […]

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Oil and gas will allow Guyana to diversify its economy – President Ali

President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said Guyana will finally be able to diversify its economy, using the wealth being derived from the oil and gas industry. He made the statement Tuesday, as he officially opened the ‘International Energy Conference and Expo at the Marriott hotel, Kingston, Georgetown. Attending the conference are President of Ghana, H.E […]

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Countries like Guyana, Ghana must use oil and gas resources for development

In order to stimulate growth and development for their citizens, Guyana and Ghana must find ways to substantially develop its oil and gas resources. Highlighting this key point was President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, when he gave his opening address to the International Energy Conference and Expo, on Tuesday morning at the […]

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Caribbean climate talks a complex conversation which must not waiver – Barbados PM

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley said countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have embarked on a journey to begin a sustainable energy future, noting that it is a conversation they must never allow to waver. “Of the challenges facing our nations, the climate crisis and the energy transition present both threats and opportunities for […]

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Guyana/Suriname key to mitigating global energy poverty – Suriname’s President

Guyana and Suriname have the potential to address the global energy needs, President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi said on Tuesday. He was at the time delivering remarks during the opening of the International Energy Conference and Expo currently underway at the Marriot hotel, Kingston, Georgetown. He said the countries’ oil and gas industry could help […]

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