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IMF projects 33.9% growth for Guyana this year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its new World Economic Outlook report for April 2024 projects that Guyana will record a 33.9% growth in real GDP this year.
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an inflation-adjusted measure that…
Powership leaves Cuba for Guyana today – Min. Indar
Guyana is set to receive an emergency power ship scheduled to depart from Cuba today, Wednesday, April 17, and arrive within 15 days to address the recent surge in blackouts.
Once operational, this vessel will inject approximately 36…
Belle Vue Pump Station: Gov’t welcomes PPC report, affirms commitment to accountability
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh Tuesday night welcomed the Public Procurement Commission’s (PPC) review of the contract awarded to the Tepui Group for the construction of a pump station at Belle Vue, West Bank Demerara.
And according to…
‘More students should work and study’ – President Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali believes that more of Guyana’s university students can work while they undergo their studies, a move he hopes will help to counter labour shortages locally.
According to Dr. Ali, there are abundant job…
Walrond dismisses claims of victimisation against Afro-Guyanese; challenges anyone with evidence to…
The Government of Guyana continues to contribute heavily to the development of the Afro-Guyanese communities and the preservation of culture. This view was expressed by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, who is…
New management team for GuySuCo – President Ali
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) will be under new management soon as part of the government’s continued plans to make the sugar sector viable, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said on Tuesday.
“We’ve been working aggressively at…
‘Banks in traditional money management’ – Pres. Ali calls for more investment, innovation
President Dr. Irfaan Ali again raised concerns about Guyana’s “traditional” banking sector, noting that these entities must identify business opportunities for themselves and provide investments needed to make those ventures successful.…
Guyana welcomes Security Council’s urgings, hopes for continued peaceful relations with Venezuela
See the full statement issued by the Government of Guyana below:
The Government of Guyana welcomes the statement issued on April 15, 2024 by the United Nations Security Council on Venezuela’s promulgation of ‘The Organic Law for the…
Guyana supports second International Decade for People of African Descent
See the full statement issued below by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce
Guyana has supported calls for a second International Decade for People of African Descent.
This position was confirmed by Minister of…
Border Controversy: UN Security Council against threats, use of force & escalation of tensions
See below full statement:
The members of the Security Council expressed their concern about the possible escalation of tensions between Venezuela and Guyana. They urged the parties to exercise maximum restraint, reminding them of their…