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U.S. investing millions to help Caribbean fight impacts of Climate Change
Guyana is among Caribbean countries to benefit from a multi-million-dollar initiative by the United States Government to help its response to the devastating effects of Climate Change.
Through the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address…
Local content: About $322M already earned at half-year, thousands hired
With the Local Content law in place, Guyanese companies have earned about US$322 million in the first six months of this year and thousands of people have been hired to provide services in the sector.
This is according to the Director of…
HAB International Inc. expands to provide logistic services in Guyana
The Guyanese-owned freight company HAB International Inc. recognises the needs of the local economy amid the country’s rapid development and in response, it is now a logistics provider.
What this means for the company and its huge…
To better equip youths for digital transformation, Guyanese born tech-educator offers coding courses
Saeed Jabbar, a Guyanese-American technology educator, intends to provide youths living in Guyana with the necessary tools and skills training for a technology-focused workforce.
Through the non-profit organisation ‘Inclusion’ (Cadena…
Companies involved in ‘fronting’ refused local content certificates – Bharrat
Some companies that were hoping to get local content certificates were denied those documents because the government discovered that they were involved in fronting, a loophole to bypass legal requirements.
Minister of Natural Resources…
Samsung partners with ENet to bring enhanced mobile connectivity to Guyana
Samsung, a global leader in technology, has announced its partnership with ENet, Guyana's only local telecommunications company, to provide support for ENet's cutting-edge Mobile Network.
The collaboration, solidified during a meeting…
Complaints amounting to $409M received by Consumer Affairs Commission for 2023 so far
See below the full release from the Competition and Consumer Affairs:
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) recently launched a “Motor Vehicle Buying Guide” to assist consumers in making the best decisions when…
$842M in contracts signed for road works in Reg. 10
The Ministry of Public Works on Friday signed contracts valued at $842 million for the rehabilitation of 19 miscellaneous roads in Region 10.
A release from the ministry noted that the Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill urged the…
Farmers getting $850M fertiliser support
Farmers are among the key groups of people getting support from the government with $850 million set aside for the purchase of fertilisers.
President Dr. Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Thursday, noting that about 35,000 farmers who…
NAMILCO opens $1.6B mixing plant to improve production, quality of flour
A new $1.6 billion mixing plant that will significantly improve productivity and the quality of flour at the National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) was commissioned at its Agricola, East Bank Demerara factory on Wednesday.…