$41.7B channelled into hinterland development over five years
— President Ali highlights continued focus on expanding development and opportunities — cautions against players seeking to gain political mileage MORE than $41.7 billion in investments have been channelled into Amerindian and hinterland communities over the past five years, President Dr Irfaan Ali has said, further outlining his administration’s continued focus on expanding development and […]
Five tourism businesses gain global exposure through Meaningful Travel Map
FIVE Guyana-based tourism businesses have been added to Tourism Cares’ Global Meaningful Travel Map, giving international travel planners greater access to the country’s community-based, conservation and sustainable tourism experiences. The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) announced the development on Tuesday, saying the inclusion will increase international visibility for […]
Finance Minister witnesses historic IDB-Lab loan signing with PAS Cargo
AS Guyana’s economy continues to grow, supported by government’s efforts on fostering the environment for private sector expansion, more private sector entities have been widening their investments across the country. On this note, another milestone was reached Tuesday with the signing of a loan agreement at the Ministry of Finance overseen by Senior Finance Minister […]
President Ali to lead two-day Cabinet outreach in Region 10
– Ministers to ‘fan out’ across communities to hear residents’ concerns PRESIDENT Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will today lead a two-day Cabinet outreach in Region 10, with residents of Coomacka and surrounding communities set to engage the Head of State and senior Government officials directly. The outreach is expected to begin at 10:00 a.m. at […]
GPL secures land for new Georgetown sub-station in MoU with M&CC
GUYANA Power and Light Inc. (GPL) and the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the acquisition of land for the construction of the Princes Street Substation, a new 69kV/13.8kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation in Georgetown. The MoU was signed by Mayor of Georgetown His […]
CCJ shuts down latest attempt by Mohameds to delay extradition hearing
— Regional court rejects bid for stay; committal hearing set to resume Thursday The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has rejected another attempt by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, businessman Nazar Mohamed, to interrupt the extradition proceedings being heard before Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman. The Tuesday decision was confirmed by Attorney General Anil […]
New US$35M Wismar-Mackenzie bridge set to open by October 5
COMMUTERS in Region Ten or travellers heading into the hinterland will benefit from safer, more accessible and toll-free travel when the new US$35M Wismar-Mackenzie bridge is officially opened. Similar to the opening of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River bridge, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, said the bridge will be officially opened no later […]
State denies fault in deadly Mahdia Secondary School dormitory fire
— in defence of lawsuit; cites fire-safety measures & police finding that blaze was deliberately set by student THE State has maintained that safety measures had been in place at the Mahdia Secondary School before the deadly female dormitory fire, pointing to fire-safety training, evacuation plans and monthly fire drills as it rejected allegations of […]
‘This is when we need community the most’ – Browne-Shadeek urges unity as Guyana mourns MV Barima victims
MINISTER of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek has called for unity, reflection and community support as Guyana continues to mourn those who lost their lives in the MV Barima tragedy. Speaking at the launch of this year’s Amerindian Heritage Month celebrations, which focus on Guyana’s development and Indigenous affairs, Browne-Shadeek said the observances take on added […]
Lima gets affordable access to safe drinking water as GWI opens new refilling station
RESIDENTS of Lima and surrounding communities in Region Two now have greater access to safe and affordable drinking water following the official opening of the Guyana Water Incorporated’s (GWI) new bottle refilling station on Tuesday. The facility, which was officially opened during an afternoon ceremony attended by residents, community leaders and other stakeholders, forms part […]
