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Invest in Guyana’s growth, development now – Min Singh

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh has delivered a compelling call to foreign and local investors to invest in the nation’s growing economy. Guyana is already recording astronomical economic growth rates, with the overall economy growing approximately 40 per cent yearly from […]

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CJIA Issues Alert Regarding Fake Lost Luggage Page

The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) wishes to inform the public that it is in no way associated with a Facebook page operating under the name “Cheddi Jagan International Airport Lost Luggage” This page is fake and is not affiliated with the official Cheddi Jagan International Airport in any capacity. The airport has received reports […]

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Gov’t not exploring cryptocurrency ideas – VP Jagdeo

The government of Guyana has indicated that it is currently not exploring the idea of considering regulations that would facilitate regulations for cryptocurrency transactions. This was made clear by Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, saying, “The answer is no. Not at this time. We have been exploring it. We have been studying this.” He was […]

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Government engaging German company to operate gas to energy power plant – Brassington

The government has shortlisted and started negotiations with the German company, Siemens Energy as the potential firm to operate and manage the power plant component of the transformative gas-to-energy (GTE) project in Wales, Region Three. The Office of the Prime Minister, under which the project is being executed, invited requests for proposal (RFPs) in 2024, […]

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$794.1M committed to energy interventions over next three years

The government has set aside some $794.1 million for the implementation of key renewable energy interventions to meet the energy demands in the short and long term. The interventions include installing 21 additional solar mini-grids over the next three years, benefiting 240 public and community buildings across Regions One, Three, Four, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten. Prime Minister Brigadier […]

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Guyana focusing on key issues including free movement, trade barriers at CARICOM heads meeting

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has outlined several key issues that Guyana will prioritise at the 48th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government, as part of efforts to advance regional integration and economic growth. The meeting runs from February 19-21 in Bridgetown, Barbados, and will address longstanding concerns including the free movement of […]

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Mocha/Arcadia, Perseverance, Prosperity residents grateful for $100,000 cash grants

Hundreds of residents from Mocha/Arcadia, Perseverance and Prosperity received a financial boost on Wednesday after collecting their $100,000 cash grant. Christopher Samaroo described the support as a ‘pretty good incentive’ that would ease household burdens. He was among many persons who uplifted their cheques at the Mocha Community Centre. “A lot of people don’t work […]

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‘Don’t limit exploration to O&G’ – Min Bharrat tells investors

– Guyana ripe with many opportunities Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat has urged current and prospective investors to look beyond the oil and gas sector and explore opportunities across multiple industries. Speaking at the Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo on Wednesday, Minister Bharrat emphasised the government’s diversification strategy, which leverages revenues from […]

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Government boosts criminal justice efficiency with training for legal professionals

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, on Wednesday launched a workshop to familiarise key stakeholders with the provisions of the recently enacted Criminal Procedure (Plea Discussion, Plea Agreement, and Assistance) Act 2024. Investigators, prosecutors and other legal professionals are among those participating in the training session convened at Cara Lodge […]

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VP Jagdeo rejects ‘election instability’ narrative

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has dismissed global narratives that portray Guyana as prone to instability in the upcoming 2025 General and Regional Elections. Jagdeo on Tuesday, was being interviewed by Senior Vice President of S&P Global, Ambassador Carlos Pacual during the 2025 Guyana Energy Conference […]

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