United Airlines is set to begin serving the Guyanese market from April 1, 2024, according to the Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, Egbert Fields. The nonstop air services will connect the oil capital of the USA, Houston, Texas, with Georgetown, Guyana. United Airlines expressed its interest in commencing operations in Guyana in […]
Regional food security takes a step forward with the launch of the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) project. The initiative primarily targets turmeric, cherry, and coconut production, providing farmers with specialized technical assistance. The CAPA project aims to boost the production of fruits and vegetables, enhance domestic and regional marketing connections, and reinforce public-private […]
As the budget debates intensify in the National Assembly on Day 3, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha and Opposition MP Vinceroy Jordan engaged in a debate on allocations and investments in the agriculture sector. Opposition MP Vinceroy Jordan opened the debates by urging the government to implement a more targeted approach for expanding the local […]
Government Chief Whip Gail Teixeira addressed the opposition’s criticism of Budget 2024, stating that there are fundamental philosophical differences between the coalition and the PPP/C. In her 34th budget debate, Teixeira criticized the PNC-led opposition, describing them as irresponsible, reckless, and lacking substance. Teixeira expressed strong support for Budget 2024, describing it as a tangible […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has responded to opposition accusations regarding the alleged reckless use of the Natural Resources Sovereign Wealth Fund, emphasizing that the government has strengthened its functionality. Bharrat made these remarks during his budget debate presentation in the National Assembly, countering concerns raised by the opposition about the financial management of […]
In the ongoing debate over Guyana’s Budget 2024, Opposition Member of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo Halley expressed her view that the 1.146 trillion-dollar national budget fails to address the most critical need of citizens – the improvement of their current economic position. She questioned the ideologies and philosophies behind the budget, emphasizing the importance of policies […]
In a swift response to the concerns raised by citizens in the South Ruimveldt Park area about severely damaged roads, the Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing, has initiated remedial works on Aubrey Barker Road. Less than 24 hours after citizens reported the damages, the Ministry of Public Works and […]
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha emphasized the critical need for collective action to ensure food security in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. This call was made during the second ministerial meeting of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean States (CELAC), where Ministers of Agriculture and high-level officials engaged in discussions related to […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has outlined key policy priorities for Guyana’s oil and gas sector in 2024, emphasizing a commitment to robust monitoring and contract compliance. Speaking at a recent press conference at the Office of the President, Dr. Jagdeo highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to regulate the expanding oil and gas industry. Since […]
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has reiterated the government’s dedication to addressing the housing needs of lower-income citizens. Croal disclosed that an impressive 45% of the house lots issued by the Ministry were allocated to individuals falling within the moderate to low-income bracket. Discussing the allocation process, Minister Croal explained that the ministry categorizes applicants […]