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Plan approved to give small business 20% Gov’t contracts
The Government has approved a plan to give small businesses 20% of all of Government contracts from January next year.
The announcement was made Friday by Minister of State Joseph Harmon at a post-Cabinet press briefing.
“This…
Local purple potato drink launched
A locally produced beverage made from purple potatoes grown in the hinterland regions was Thursday morning launched at the opening of the inaugural Green Expo at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara.
Made with the…
Gov’t, DDL partner to develop dairy, juice production
The Government of Guyana and Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) have agreed to examine the implementation of a private/public partnership to develop the local dairy industry to provide for milk and dairy products, a joint press release…
Gov’t can easily block increases to Berbice Bridge toll
Government can easily block the implementation of fee increases to cross the Berbice Bridge by refusing to sign the “toll order” which is required under the laws, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo says.
The Berbice Bridge Act 2006…
Check who petroleum companies are hiring, buying from – Canadian Minister
By Bibi Khatoon
There is need for government to monitor the employment practices of companies in the petroleum industry to ensure that they are hiring locals and that they are sourcing local materials to the extent they can, a visiting…
Berbice Bridge toll increase politically motivated- Patterson
The Government believes that there is “political machinations” behind the announcement by the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) that it will be increasing all tolls from November 12.
Public Infrastructure Minister, David…
Small vendors, other Berbicians fear ‘sudden destruction’ if new bridge toll goes ahead
The intended increase in tolls for use of the Berbice River bridge has left hire car, minibus operators and small vendors who depend on the bridge traffic nervous about their future.
“I do a daily sale here; these drivers support me,”…
Joint ventures will improve standards, increase competitiveness – Dr. Bynoe
Recently appointed Head of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe has touted joint ventures as a way of raising the standards of local businesses.
“It is through joint ventures that Guyanese businesses may be afforded the opportunity…
Gov’t to seek legal advice as BBCI announces ‘burdensome’ toll increases
By Bibi Khatoon
The Government remains firm in its position that the increase in tolls by the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) is unwarranted and says it will be examining its options to stop the company from implementing the…
Berbice Bridge to implement toll increase next month
The Berbice Bridge Company Inc (BBCI) is forging ahead with increases in the toll to utilise the crossing, despite not having support from the Government.
Dr Surendra Persaud, the company's Chairman, announced this morning at a press…
