Vendors at the McKenzie Market in Linden have voiced their concerns about the negative impact of illegal and roadside vending on foot traffic within the market premises. These sentiments were expressed during a recent cabinet outreach to Linden, where Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, engaged with citizens. During the walkabout […]
The AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2023 (ACTIF 2023) has been hailed as a ‘resounding success’ by Guyana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh. The event, held at the Marriott Hotel, saw participation from over 1,500 attendees representing 33 different countries. During a closing press conference, Dr. Singh emphasized that the forum provided a significant opportunity […]
Guyana’s aviation landscape is experiencing rapid growth, with 35 individuals recently graduating with certificates in various disciplines within the aviation sector. The graduation ceremony, held at the Air Navigation Services Control Tower in Timehri, marks a significant milestone for the Civil Aviation Training School, showcasing its enhanced capacity to empower professionals in the aviation industry. […]
In a significant milestone for infrastructure development, a total of 222 contracts with a combined value of approximately 7.8 billion dollars were formally signed for road construction projects on the East Coast of Demerara. This ambitious undertaking is in line with the recent commitments made by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The initiative represents a […]
The fifth panel discussion held at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum highlighted the importance of identifying competitive advantages in agriculture to achieve food security in both the Caribbean and African regions. Executive Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria, Babajide Sanwoolu emphasized the need for countries to determine their strengths in agriculture and leverage them to […]
Residents of Block 22 and neighboring communities had the opportunity to voice their concerns and issues to government ministers over the weekend. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, met with residents to share the government’s development plans and address their concerns. Minister McCoy emphasized the […]
The Education Management Information System (EMIS) software has been launched with the aim of revolutionizing education delivery in Guyana. This software is designed to enhance information sharing and streamline operations in schools, making education more efficient and effective. EMIS will provide education officers with real-time access to comprehensive information about each school in the system. […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called on the Caricom private sector to join forces and establish a consortium aimed at addressing the challenges facing the regional maritime transport system. Speaking at the second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum, President Ali emphasized the need for collective action to tackle issues such as inadequate infrastructure, inefficient port […]
Over a decade after the implementation of the Sustainable Housing for the Hinterland Programme in 2009, residents and contractors from Region One gathered to share their stories of transformation over the weekend. The initiative, funded with a budget exceeding 4 million US dollars from the Inter-American Development Bank and executed by the Housing Ministry’s Central […]
The second annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023) commenced today at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing the cash flow for local oil and gas service providers through the establishment of a Local Content Facilitation Fund in collaboration with the African Export Import […]