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Statement by the East Bank/Soesdyke Linden Highway Cash Grant Organizing Committee
The East Bank of Demerara coordinating team for the Government of Guyana $100,000 cash grant distribution categorically rejects the blatant attempts by APNU+AFC MP Nima Flue-Bess to disrupt the cheque distribution process at Mocha, East Bank Demerara. Her reckless and misleading claims are nothing more than a desperate attempt to stir confusion, incite division, and […]Determined mothers now certified as heavy duty operators
– As another 50 persons in Region Two graduate from BIT Through the trials of balancing motherhood and their education, two young mothers triumphed over challenges and proudly graduated as certified heavy-duty equipment operators. Latoyah Walcott and Kenisha Walcott, were among the 50 trainees from Region Two who graduated from the Board of Industrial Training […]Gov’t equipping youth to lead Guyana’s future – VP Jagdeo tells student forum
– At the Guyana Energy Conference Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has underscored the government’s commitment to empowering the nation’s younger generation with education opportunities, ensuring they are equipped to lead Guyana’s future. During a Youth Forum hosted at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, he expressed these assurances, where students from secondary, tertiary, […]1,500 hectares of cane for cultivation at Skeldon Estate by year-end
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) will be cultivating 1,500 hectares of sugarcane in mechanised fields at the Skeldon Sugar Estate in Region Six by the end of 2025. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha provided the update during the ‘Guyana Dialogue’ programme aired on Thursday. He said cane cultivation has started at the Skeldon estate. The […]$277.9M Magistrate’s Court commissioned at Mabaruma
A new $277.9 million Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court was commissioned in Region One on Friday, signalling another significant milestone in improving access to judicial services locally. The facility is within walking distance from the township and will serve far-flung communities across the region including White Water and Tobago Hill. Acting President, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark […]Finance Minister outlines Government’s effort to support economic diversification, investment priorities and opportunities
–at Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2025 During his presentation today at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2025 underway at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service Dr. Ashni Singh outlined Guyana’s vast investment opportunities with special […]GTE project set to become a reality despite delays – PPP GS
Guyana’s transformative Gas to Energy (GTE) project is encountering some delays due to ongoing arbitration processes and equipment delivery challenges. The approximately $2 billion projects aim to harness the nation’s natural gas resources to advance sustainable economic development. Earlier this year, a ruling had been issued between the Government of Guyana and Gas-to-Energy contractor, Lindsayca/CH4. […]‘Where is the conscience of society?’
– GS Jagdeo questions silence on David Hinds’ attack on Afro Guyanese General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has condemned Working People’s Alliance (WPA) Co-leader David Hinds for his disgusting attacks, which he described as insulting to the integrity and intelligence of Afro Guyanese. During a recent broadcast of his […]Over 8000 metres of sea defences to be built this year
The government plans to build approximately 8,000 metres of sea defence structures countrywide with $8.2 billion allocated in the 2025 budget. This will serve to diversify the country’s agricultural infrastructure, aligning with its climate-smart development focus. More than 110,000 metres of sea defences are currently being maintained nationwide. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill […]