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20 acres of mangroves cleared for Berbice deep water portA deep water port is being constructed near the mouth of the Berbice River in Region Six and 20 acres…
UNDP donates Solar PV System to GEAThe Guyana Energy Agency on Wednesday received a substantial donation of solar PV systems from the United Nations Development Programme…
Absorbing higher water & electricity costs ‘prudent’ use of oil money - EconomistBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] With consumers grappling with an increased cost of living over the past few months, economist Richard…
Though a ‘cost reliever’, electric bikes could possibly be banned from busy public areasBy Isanella Patoir [email protected] Electric bikes, though a financial ease for many people, could possibly be banned from busy public…
GEA replaces solar system batteries at Hackney Primary schoolThe Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), on February 18th, 2022, under its sustainable energy programme for community/public buildings, replaced the Battery…
GCCI creates National Small Business Week to promote businessesWith Guyana’s explosion on the international stage and the mega investments set to come, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and…
NAREI introduces ‘climate-smart agriculture’ at New Amsterdam PrisonNAREI Training Manager Warren Barlow In order to boost agricultural production within the Guyana Prison Service, the sector has incorporated…
22,000 people to benefit from new Lusignan water wellMore than 22,000 people are expected to benefit from improved access to water through a newly commissioned water well at…
$38.2M recovered in 2021 by Labour Ministry for unpaid workersThe Ministry of Labour was able to recoup a total of $38.2 million which was owed to over 1,000 employees…
Rice farmers in Reg. 2 protest paddy priceScores of rice farmers in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest demanding higher prices for paddy. The…
NIS launches WhatsApp queries text boxThe National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has launched the ‘WhatsApp Queries Text Box’ which will be used for texting queries regarding…
Two months later: GPL’s Garden of Eden plant back up but problem not foundThe five electricity generators at the massive Garden of Eden power plant on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) are…
Jawalla gets $42M water supply systemOver 600 residents within the riverine community of Jawalla, Region Seven are now enjoying improved access to potable water with…
New $15M automated toll system for Harbour Bridge in AprilBy April 1, approximately 1,500 vehicles will be registered to use the new automated tolling system at the Demerara Harbour…
Millers agree to pay rice farmers $65k per tonne of paddyAggrieved rice farmers from Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, will now be paid $65,000 per tonne of paddy rice after the…
Local tourism operators to get global exposure with new $60M booking portalInternational tourists wanting to visit Guyana for a relaxing trip or an adventure can do so with just a few…
NAMILCO raises flour price by 15% with immediate effectThe National Milling Company of Guyana Inc (NAMILCO) has increased the price of flour by 15 per cent with immediate…
National ‘Job Bank’ launched; employment agencies to be regularisedThe National Job Bank was officially launched on Friday and is the latest initiative by the government to help people…

