By Radha Motielall | November 12, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has issued a stern warning to ministers, permanent secretaries, project managers, and contractors, emphasizing the end of the culture of “passing the buck” and blaming others for the delays in government projects. Speaking at a meeting this morning at State House, the President addressed […]
By Nakasia Logan | November 12, 2024 Final preparations are in full swing for GuyExpo 2024, set to open on Thursday, November 14, at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia. Known as Guyana’s premier trade and cultural showcase, the event is expected to draw thousands of visitors eager to experience the best of the country’s products, […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 12, 2024 Vendors along Dennis Street, Sophia, are set to benefit from a newly established market area aimed at providing a more organized and official space for their operations. The initiative was announced during a visit by Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, and Minister within […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 11, 2024 President Irfaan Ali announced that rehabilitation works on the Lenora Market road will begin on Monday. During a visit to the market, where he engaged with vendors, the Head of State confirmed that the road will be expanded to 16 feet, with concrete drains on both sides. Additionally, […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 11, 2024 Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha visited the riverine communities of Orealla and Siparuta in Region Six on Friday, where farmers and residents shared their concerns and highlighted the need for government assistance to improve agricultural practices and community infrastructure. During the visit, residents requested several key interventions to address […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 11, 2024 A state-of-the-art $14 million model farm was officially commissioned at Talorgie on the Corentyne Coast, Berbice, by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, over the weekend. This development, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under the Ministry’s Sustainable Agriculture Development Project (SADP), marks the fourth such model farm […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 11, 2024 The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has been actively supporting villages across the country, empowering them to develop and promote their local tourism products. This initiative, aimed at enhancing sustainable tourism, has been a key part of the GTA’s mission to boost local economies and increase tourism awareness, especially […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 10, 2024 A $14-million model farm was commissioned at Talorgie, Corentyne, Berbice, by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha over the weekend, marking another step forward in the drive for sustainable agriculture in Guyana. The initiative, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under the Ministry’s Sustainable Agriculture Development Project (SADP), is […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 10, 2024 The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) continues to play a pivotal role in empowering villages to develop and promote their unique tourism offerings, enhancing sustainable economic growth in remote communities. As part of Tourism Awareness Month 2024, themed “A People-Centered Tourism Product: Elevating our Profile,” the GTA has released […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 8, 2024 The Ministry of Education has officially broken ground for the construction of a new secondary school in Nismes, Region Three, aimed at addressing the region’s growing student population. The new $1.3 billion institution will accommodate up to 800 students and is expected to be completed within the next […]