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Speedboats at Grove/Wales & Harbour Bridge will run hourly from 9PM as repair works continue
See below full release from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is advising commuters that the water taxi services operating between Grove, East Bank Demerara and Wales, West…
More than 700 skilled workers to be employed in oil sector this year
Guyana’s Local Content Secretariat projects that 732 skilled workers will be employed by Tier-1 subcontractors in the oil and gas sector this year.
This is based on an assessment of the Local Content plans submitted by 25 major Tier-1…
Harbour Bridge closure: Works ahead of schedule but no word yet of sooner reopening
The Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) closed promptly at midnight Monday to facilitate much-needed repair works and already, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill says the works are ahead of schedule.
“There is no need for panic, we are doing…
Harbour Bridge closure: To avoid congestion, gov’t offers suggestion on speed boat use
The Demerara Harbour Bridge will be closed from midnight Monday to midnight Thursday to replace a span which was damaged last year.
The authorities have said all systems are in place to meet the timeline, while alternative measures,…
Delayed Land preparation on East Bank Corridor being addressed- Min. Croal
Acknowledging a land preparation delay along the East Bank of Demerara, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal on Friday said the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has commenced irrigation works.
Minister Croal said…
With cheaper loans, Guyana can help slash Caribbean’s US$149M poultry imports – Regional…
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) imports about US$149 million worth of poultry meat from countries outside of the region every year but the Caribbean Private Sector Organization (CPSO) believes that increased production in Guyana can help…
Gov’t interventions alleviating hardships in poultry sector- Producers Association
See below full statement from the Guyana Poultry Producers Association:
The Guyana Poultry Producers Association wishes to acknowledge the measures announced and implemented by His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to support…
PSC urges farmers to upgrade facilities, increase production with interest rate reduction
See full release from the Private Sector Commission:
The Private Sector Commission congratulates the Government of Guyana on the decision made by the President to grant reduced interest rates on agricultural loans for poultry farmers…
After gov’t intervention, banks to give cheaper loans to poultry farmers
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced the government's decision to remove the corporate income tax on income earned by commercial banks when giving loans to farmers in the poultry sector.
He said local commercial banks will…
More Bartica residents to get water from GWI
The Guyana Water Inc (GWI) is moving to establish a new water source to serve residents of the Five Mile Housing Scheme and the new housing development at Seven Mile, Bartica, Region Seven.
GWI Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shaik Baksh,…