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Massive East Coast housing development takes shape
Massive housing developments are taking shape along the East Coast of Demerara at La Bonne Intention (LBI) and La Reconnaissance as part of the government’s efforts to provide more housing solutions to Guyanese.
Minister of Housing and…
Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance Commission Bills passed in National Assembly
A bill to amend the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act of 2009 was early Friday morning passed in the National Assembly.
The bill seeks to modify the act to meet the best practiced standards of the…
Pres. Ali spotlights five economic principles underpinning his development plan
President Irfaan Ali in a passionate address Thursday night, reaffirmed his administration’s development plan and explained that investments made are creating value for people.
Days before, on Tuesday, the Ali-led government commemorated…
Guyana’s growth lies in education, healthcare – outgoing Indian High Commissioner
Education and healthcare are two key areas of focus and through the collaboration between Guyana and India, thousands of persons have been able to benefit from various scholarship opportunities over the years.
In fact, as he pledged…
As millions face hunger, Guyana says urgent action needed to lower cost of healthy eating
Studies show that millions of people grappled with hunger and food security in 2022 and on Thursday, Guyana told a United Nations (UN) meeting that urgent action is needed to lower the cost of healthy eating for all.
Guyana's position…
If projects significantly impeded by labour shortages, Gov’t will greenlight foreign workers –…
Though keen on ensuring that all Guyanese can be gainfully employed, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says the government will allow companies to hire workers if they can demonstrate that their projects are being substantially impacted by…
Way paved for Gov’t to borrow more to fund Guyana’s ‘rapid growth’
Parliamentarians were on Thursday locked in robust and at times, heated debate over the government’s efforts to raise the debt ceiling so that more money could be borrowed to fund projects and initiatives locally.
And after hours of…
Dr. Luncheon was gainfully employed by Gov’t until his death – Jagdeo
Dr. Roger Luncheon, a long-standing government advisor and former Head of the Presidential Secretariat, passed away early Tuesday and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said he was gainfully employed by the government until the moment of his…
Gov’t spending more to employ, support citizens amid rising cost of living – Jagdeo
As the Irfaan Ali- led administration commemorates three years in office, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday defended the government's initiatives, put in place to help people cope with a rising cost of living.
Jagdeo knocked…
BVI to remove visa requirements for Guyanese in push toward stronger business, political ties
After decades of friendly relations, Guyana and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are keen on strengthening existing business and political ties.
And to demonstrate the seriousness, the BVI is currently considering the removal of the visa…