His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said that the energy projects in the pipeline for Guyana will not only achieve energy security, but they have much broader ends, including the creation of jobs and wealth for Guyanese, and strengthening multiple industries’ performances. He made these comments during a post-Budget 2022 virtual address on Saturday morning. […]
His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali said that in addition to laying the foundation and establishing the framework through which the development and expansion of our country will take place, Budget 2022 is also designed to enhance the welfare of all Guyanese. The Head of State, during a virtual briefing at State House today, focused on […]
The Ministers of Housing and Water on Saturday, spearheaded outreaches in various communities as part of the extension of the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP), set to benefit hundreds of vulnerable citizens. During the outreach, citizens were provided the opportunity to apply for the Core Home Support and Home Improvement Subsidy. At the […]
– six Region Three families receive core homes Six low-income families received the keys to their newly constructed homes in Lust-en Rust and La Parfaite Harmonie housing schemes, Region Three, under the Ministry of Housing and Water’s core home support initiative. The homes were officially handed over by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, […]
Over 20 young Guyanese on Friday benefitted from a cultural and creative grant valued $1 million each, provided by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. Minister, Charles Ramson Jr. told the beneficiaries that the grant provides an opportunity for them to share their talents and passion through the creative industry, as it is a […]
Guyana expects a tsunami of revenue inflows to its Natural Resource Fund (NRF), in the next four years, amounting to twice the size of its $552.9 billion 2022 Budget. The projections are captured in Budget 2022, which was recently tabled in the National Assembly by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility […]
Phase one of the transformation of the Lamaha corridor is moving apace, much to the satisfaction of Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill. The area which was once filled with debris and covered in bushes is now unrecognisable and easy on the eyes. The project began two weeks ago and is the brainchild of […]
Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF) law which was recently passed by the PPP/C Government, has been lauded by internationally acclaimed NRF expert Andrew Bauer for its “very high level of transparency”. During an interview on Guyana’s Oil and You with Senior Journalist Kiana Wilburg Thursday, the NRF expert highlighted that the new oil fund is […]
The $59.9 million Ruimveldt industrial area road is completed. This comes on the heels of the contractor Aronco Services Inc being put on notice by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill two weeks ago, for failure to complete the works on time. On Friday, Minister Edghill revisited the site and expressed satisfaction that work […]
Guyana’s development is expected to be accelerated with a whopping $96.1 billion budgeted for the country’s infrastructure. The money proposed will cater for the present and future needs of Guyanese. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, during a recent interview, said of the budgeted sum for the ministry, $76.7 billion will go towards the […]