In a significant effort to support local entrepreneurs, 152 small business owners from Region Six received business grants on Friday through the Small Business Bureau of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce. The distribution ceremony took place at the Belvedere Business Centre, aiming to provide financial assistance to entrepreneurs with small establishments or startup […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali conducted a meeting with residents of the Coverden community at ‘Cherry Farm’ on Friday afternoon, focusing on addressing community issues and identifying opportunities for development. The president emphasized the importance of adopting an integrated approach to farming within the community. Coverden, with approximately 58 farmers, was challenged by President Ali […]
As the Guyanese government prepares to unveil Budget 2024, the private sector is expressing optimism and anticipation for provisions favoring small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) as well as potential tax relief. President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Ramsay Ali, discussed these expectations during an episode of “Outlook: Budget 2024.” Ali highlighted the […]
Horse racing, often hailed as the ‘Sport of Kings,’ is on the verge of a regulatory breakthrough in Guyana as legislation is set to be introduced before the staging of the next Guyana Cup on August 11 at the Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice. Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, revealed that a […]
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) provided updates on its ambitious 16-million-US dollar dairy farm development project in Moblissa, Region 10. The media briefing highlighted that significant progress has been made, with 100 acres of the targeted 500-acre land already cleared for the project. The primary objective of the dairy farm is to rear approximately 900 cows, […]
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is set to convene its delegates’ congress in the second quarter of this year, as announced by General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo during his weekly press conference at the party’s headquarters. The congress, long overdue, will mark the election of a new leadership for the ruling party after almost seven […]
As the government gears up for Budget 2024, preparations are in full swing at the Ministry of Finance, with Oversight Minister Dr. Ashni Singh leading the effort. The annual budgeting process is a continuous and meticulous undertaking, starting right after the passage of one budget and persisting until the presentation of the next. During a […]
In an announcement ahead of Budget Day on Monday, January 15, General Secretary of the PPP/C, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, confirmed that the upcoming Budget 2024 will not introduce any new taxes. This aligns with the tradition of successive PPP/C governments, which have historically avoided imposing additional taxes. Dr. Jagdeo expressed confidence that the budget would […]
PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, responded to what he termed as the new narrative from the PNC-led APNU aimed at undermining the achievements of the government. In a statement on Thursday, Jagdeo refuted claims made by the opposition leader, Aubrey Norton, asserting that several ongoing projects and promises by the PPP/C government were already […]
In an announcement ahead of Budget 2024, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, the General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), revealed that the government aims to exceed its manifesto commitments to enhance the welfare of all citizens. The budget is anticipated to prioritize various key sectors, aligning with the government’s ongoing efforts to foster wealth […]