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Five EU countries to sponsor Guyana’s bid for Schengen visa-free travel—President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali said that at least five European Union (EU) countries have agreed to sponsor Guyana’s bid for Schengen visa-free travel.
The Head of State made the disclosure while interacting with the media during a site visit…
Companies could provide accommodation, transportation to attract workers – Finance Minister…
Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh is encouraging companies to invest in accommodation options or transportation services to attract much-needed workers amid the growing labour shortage issue.
The Finance Minister spoke at a forum hosted…
Labour shortages: Ogle to Eccles road contractor forced to import drivers
Several sectors are becoming increasingly hard-hit by labour shortages and Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill said at least one company, the India-based Ashoka Buildcon, has been forced to import drivers to advance their work.
Edghill…
Foreign Secretary stresses need for ‘global cooperation & partnership’ at meeting…
See below full statement from Foreign Secretary's Office:
As Guyana prepares to take up its seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stronger cooperation and partnership was outlined as the most viable path for global peace…
Tax on cellphones officially removed
A month after President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that the government would remove all duties and taxes on mobile phones, the National Assembly approved the relief measure.
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh piloted the motion to remove the…
More security for businesses promised as judgements now enforceable in 60 countries
Local businesses are promised greater security now with the newly-passed Foreign Judgement (Reciprocal Enforcement) Amendment Bill that allows judgements here to be enforceable in 60 countries.
The Bill was piloted by Attorney General…
Works on Schoonord to Crane Highway behind schedule
Contractors for the four-lane highway from Schoonord, West Bank Demerara to Crane, West Coast Demerara, are currently operating behind schedule.
As such, they have been warned of being penalised if they fail to deliver the project on…
New Demerara River crossing on schedule for December 2024 completion
Mobilisation works on the highly-anticipated new Demerara River crossing is moving apace and is reported to be more than 50 percent completed with the contractors expressing optimism that the December 31, 2024, deadline will be met.
This…
One-of-a-kind sustainable community, urban eco-lodge coming
As the government continues to invest heavily in housing and development, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that a sustainable community housing programme and the country’s first eco-lodge centre will be established by the end…
Contractors given final warning to complete Eccles to Diamond highway by August
With the initial deadline passed for the completion of the Eccles to Diamond four-lane highway on the East Bank of Demerara, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday issued a final warning to contractors for the project to be completed by the…