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Importation of citrus, peppers, cabbages needs requisite permission – NAREI
The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) is tightening up on the importation of citrus, peppers and cabbages.
In a statement, NAREI advised importers of to obtain the requisite permission from the National Plant…
Nesha’s Flowerland files $30M lawsuit against Giftland Mall for wrongful eviction
The owner of Nesha’s Flowerland, Yasmin Deonauth has commenced legal proceedings against MCG Investment Inc – the company that owns Giftland Mall – for wrongful eviction and damage to property but the management of the Mall claims that she…
Guyana imports over $10.9 billion in snacks – Agri Minister
Despite a giant leap in recent years to push manufacturing and sale of local products, Agriculture Minister Noel Holder Friday said the country still imports US$53 million or G$10.9 billion in snacks.
Speaking at the seventh anniversary…
Gov’t working on robust labour inspection system, including for oil and gas
The Labour Department is working on developing a robust labour inspection system, including for the emerging oil and gas sector as it looks to update applicable laws on safety and health.
This was announced at the Guyana Safety Forum…
US$300M from oil sector in first year- Energy Director
Guyana is expected to get US$300M next year from the Petroleum sector, according to Director of the Department of Energy, Dr Mark Bynoe.
He explained that this translates to $62 billion which is just 10% of the country’s Gross Domestic…
Dr Balwant Singh’s hospital now internationally certified
Dr Balwant Singh's Hospital is now the first and only hospital in Guyana that has received ISO certification.
In the last 15 years, the hospital has grown from a medical laboratory to being the only multispecialty hospital in Guyana…
GPL to bury damaged submarine cable 15ft deep as repair commences
The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) on Saturday revealed that it has commenced remedial work to its 69 kV submarine cable which links the Vreed-en-Hoop (VEH) and Kingston Substations.
The armor and insulation protection of the…
Petroleum revenues will be put to modernise Agri. Sector
The Government under its Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) will be using petroleum revenues to modernise the agriculture sector, President David Granger said Friday.
The President assured that agriculture will not be neglected and…
Curl fete set to ignite Promenade Gardens Sunday
The fourth annual Natural Hair and Beauty Expo, Curl Fete is expected to ignite the Promenade Gardens this weekend with lots of vibes celebrating beauty, self-love and hair.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Curl Fete, Tamika…
Products can be seized if not in compliance with 31 new electrical standards
The Government is taking seriously the implementation of 31 new national compulsory standards for electrical products which becomes effective in February 2020.
As a matter of fact, the Government has signaled a stern warning to dealers…
