The fifth edition of the ‘Who’s Who in Guyana’ Business Directory was officially introduced at the renowned Pegasus Hotel last Friday. This directory meticulously categorizes businesses by economic sectors, offering comprehensive profiles, contact details, and images of key figures within these organizations, including directors, senior executives, and management. Dr. Vishnu Doerga, Chairman of Action Invest, […]
…CEO Dr. Peter Ramsaroop highlights discussions on bamboo industry setup Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, the Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), revealed that his office is actively engaging with investors attending the Agri Forum, exploring various agricultural projects. One notable area of interest involves the establishment of a bamboo industry in Guyana. […]
Guyanese can rest assured that the funds from the sale of carbon credits are still intact, and Guyana will continue to benefit from these through several developmental initiatives. This is coming from General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during his Thursday press conference at Freedom House, Robb Street, while responding to […]
He said that between now and 2025, Guyana cannot tie up its assets by engaging in arrangements that would put projects like Amaila and Wales into reserve mode. Based on an assessment of one proposal, Dr Jagdeo cautioned, Guyanese would have paid some US$90 million to those emergency power suppliers for the cost of their infrastructure alone.
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has announced that the third phase of wheat cultivation trials is scheduled to kick off in December. This initiative is a significant step towards exploring the feasibility of large-scale wheat cultivation in Guyana. While wheat cultivation traditionally thrives in warm conditions, Guyana experiences both wet and dry seasons. Minister Mustapha emphasized […]
ExxonMobil, along with its contractors, has showcased commendable progress in the arena of local content, making substantial investments and generating employment opportunities for Guyanese citizens. Since the landmark discovery of oil and gas resources in 2015, ExxonMobil’s expenditure with Guyanese suppliers has exceeded an impressive 1.2 billion US dollars. This significant investment was disclosed by […]
Contracts worth a staggering $8.8 billion were officially signed for the construction of 287 community roads across Region Six. The signing ceremony, led by Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, took place at the Albion Community Center Ground, marking a significant step towards enhancing the infrastructure in this region. A total of 200 contractors will […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali, in his capacity as the Caricom Chairman, expressed profound satisfaction with the outcomes of the recently concluded Caricom/Canada summit. This two-day summit culminated in a substantial commitment towards advancing renewable energy projects in the Caribbean. Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced a significant financial pledge of up to 58.5 million dollars […]
Guinness, the renowned beverage brand, has launched an innovative program titled “Guinness Sounds of Greatness” aimed at discovering and nurturing hidden DJ talents among youths. The initiative was officially unveiled at The Grill and Jerk Guinness Bar, located at South Road and Cummings Street. “Guinness Sounds of Greatness” provides a platform and financial support for […]
While Division 4A reports a notable decrease in severe criminal incidents, concerns persist regarding street-level offenses, according to Divisional Commander 4A, Assistant Commissioner Simon McBean. In an exclusive interview with NCN News, Commander McBean revealed that the division has achieved yet another reduction in the third quarter of the year, amounting to a commendable 33%. […]