Gov’t has put in place ‘safeguards’ to prevent corrupt practices, according to Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo who has reinforced the government’s commitment to accountable and transparent governance, making it clear that there is no deliberate attempt by his administration to shadow any appearance of corrupt practices. On the contrary, the government has been very […]
In addition to joint pursuits in agriculture and oil and gas, Guyana and the Dominican Republic are eager to collaborate in the tourism sector to market a premium tourism destination. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said that this commitment was affirmed on Tuesday during his engagement with the DR President, Luis Abinader. The head of […]
A US-based company is planning a significant investment in Guyana’s oil and gas sector, aiming to process 30,000 barrels of oil daily by year’s end. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali stated that the initiative is expected to meet national demand and extend services to neighbouring Brazil and the wider region. “[It] will see refined products […]
– VP Jagdeo says Guyana will maintain carbon sink status Guyana is making significant progress in advancing Amerindian development, with Vice President, Dr Bharrat stating that the carbon credits sale will fund 1,700 economic and social projects in indigenous communities – within two years. The vice president made the disclosure during the Q&A session of […]
In recent years, many countries have begun exploring for oil in their waters. As a result of this development, there has been an increase in the amount of oil available for sale. Although this can be troubling for some, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that he is not worried about a […]
Hundreds of companies in Guyana are now informed about the country’s labour laws and the standards for workplace health, safety, and employee morale. In an effort to foster a healthy and safe labour force, the Ministry of Labour hosted one of its largest sensitisation seminars on Tuesday. Nearly 300 private and public sector companies attended […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is pleased to announce a significant outcome in the fight against human trafficking with the sentencing of Asif Mohamed Abrahim. Abrahim was sentenced to 48 months in prison for human trafficking and one month for assault. The sentences will run concurrently. The case was heard before Magistrate […]
– Other projects on the cards President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader has announced that his country is ready to finalise petroleum exploration agreements with the Government of Guyana as part of a 2023 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Latin American leader made the announcement in his keynote address at the opening of the […]
The government is intensifying efforts to increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage to 90 per cent as part of its strategy to reduce cervical cancer risks. During a recent commissioning ceremony in Region Ten, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony underscored the importance of the HPV vaccine and highlighted the progress made in expanding vaccination […]
The construction of the new Demerara River Bridge is progressing smoothly, with overall completion now at 81.6%, the Ministry of Public Works has reported. The project remains on schedule for its August 31, 2025, deadline. Significant advancements have been made on the east and west approach bridges, the cable-stayed main bridge, and general site infrastructure. […]