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Labour shortages: Gov’t could import workers through ‘country to country’ arrangements
The Government of Guyana is developing a migrant labour policy to help the country cope with labour shortages and bilateral arrangements are being worked out for the supply of workers, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton said recently.…
Gov’t stepping up to help small suppliers benefit from $900M forestry fund
A $900 million revolving fund was launched last year to help investors in the forestry sector but with small suppliers still constrained by access to financing, the government will soon ‘step up’ and provide additional support.
This is…
With greater Caribbean interest, DuraVilla Homes to produce 500 houses this year
DuraVilla Homes, a Guyanese company, has caught the attention of more Caribbean nations and this year, the company intends to produce and export 500 of its modular houses.
This was revealed by the company’s head, Rafeek Khan, during an…
Marine Vessel Damages ENet Essequibo Fiber Cable; Restoration Efforts Underway
ENet has suffered damage to its fiber cable under the Essequibo River caused by a marine vessel, resulting in disrupted internet and TV services along the Essequibo Coast. Mobile services, however, are fully operational. Swift action has…
Qatari company buying hotel lands for $2 billion, to receive standard concessions
The Guyana Office for Investment (GoInvest) has said that the Qatari group building what will be the country’s first five-star hotel will pay $2 billion for the Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown lands, and the company will be granted the…
Safeway Security Inc. partners with security equipment manufacturer Hikvision to enhance service
Local electronic security company Safeway Security Inc. has partnered with Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance equipment.
The partnership will allow Safeway Security Inc. to offer improved and innovative services…
Critics will ‘eat their words’ when new seafront resort comes into operation – Jagdeo
For the third consecutive week, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has been forced to defend the construction of the Qatari- funded multi-million dollar Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre along Carifesta Avenue as the…
Berbice residents given steel & cement vouchers to help with constructing their houses
(Press release from Ministry of Housing) - More than 40 Berbicians received the Steel and Cement Housing Subsidy vouchers during an outreach at the Regional Housing Office in New Amsterdam, Region Six on Wednesday.
A number of the…
CARIFESTA is back, heads to Barbados next year
The Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) - the Caribbean’s festival for the promotion of culture, diversity and creativity - will be back next year in Barbados.
“CARIFESTA will be bright and beautiful on the sunny beaches of Barbados…
Rum blend for CARICOM’s 50th anniversary launched in Guyana
See below full release issued by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM):
The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, the Honourable Philip J. Pierre this week presented the new CARICOM 50th Anniversary Rum Blend from the Saint Lucia Distillers Group…