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27% of works completed on new Harbour Bridge
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill on Monday noted that works on the US$260 million New Demerara River Bridge is progressing smoothly with some 27 per cent of works completed to date.
“We want to assure the nation that we expect to…
Guyana’s strategies are ‘textbook for how to do things right’- Energy Advisor
David Goldwyn, the President of an International Energy Advisory Consultancy, says many of the strategies being employed by the government to manage the new oil and gas industry and its revenues are textbook examples of good management.…
Gov’t eyeing US$40M wastewater treatment facility in G/town
Proper management of wastewater is often overlooked, according to Guyana’s Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal. He, however, noted that Guyana wants to improve its management and use of wastewater.
Croal spoke at the opening…
‘Continued dry weather can threaten Guyana’s food supply’ – PM
As the 32nd annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association Conference opened in Guyana on Monday night, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips urged all to focus on better ways of using and conserving water.
This is…
‘Full force of the law’ for persons caught buying, selling illegal gold
See below statement issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources:
Emanating from a recent analysis and assessment, the Government of Guyana has noted the significant difference between the production of gold and the declaration/ sale of…
Number portability about to enter final testing period – PUC
See below full statement issued by the PUC:
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Guyana is pleased to join forces with key stakeholders, the telecommunications service providers GTT, Digicel, and ENet to announce the significant…
Agreement signed to enhance distribution of agri products
To help develop and sustain agriculture in Guyana, Agricultural & Public Health Solutions (APSOL) yesterday signed an agreement with Jamaica based company, H&L Agro.
The signing of the distribution contract took place on Sunday…
Guyana first country in LAC region to cultivate bio-fortified rice – PM Phillips
Guyana is now the first country in the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC) to cultivate a bio-fortified rice variety (GRDB IICA 17), at preferential prices, providing a healthier option to the nation.
This is according to Prime…
‘Bigger, better’ results expected as MoU signed to boost honey production
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cuba have taken a step to deepen their relation in the field of agriculture with emphasis being placed on developing the production of honey here, a mutual interest of both countries.
This was made…
Farmlands Guyana to ramp up local corn, soya production from next month
Inspired by the national and regional drive towards food security, local company - Farmlands Guyana Inc. (FGI) – is looking to put into cultivation next month, 500 acres of corn and soya beans (250 acres of corn and 250 acres of soya).…