Government to issue 1,362 small business grants in 2024
The 2024 National Budget offers key initiatives to support small business development. It is projected that 1,362 small business grants will be issued. Additionally, some 100 loans will be disbursed.…
Salary Increases for 185 Insurance Group Employees
One hundred eighty-five (185) insurance group employees benefited from the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Wednesday, January 24 between the Clerical and Commercial Workers Union (CCWU) and…
Figueira calls for the emancipation of the working poor and economic transformation in region 10
Hon Jermaine Figueira, Member of Parliament, in his presentation, echoed the plight of the “working poor” and ordinary citizens in Region 10 and the country at large. He highlighted the…
Charles Ramson counters opposition’s claims, touts major investment in community grounds.
In her address to the National Assembly on Day two of this year’s budget debates, Honourable Nima Flue-Bess Shadow Minister of Culture Youth and Sports, posited that upon her examination…
CAPA Activity launched in Guyana- farmers to benefit from $5.3 M project
Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) was launched at the University of Guyana’s George Walcott Lecture. The Minister of Agriculture Zulfika Mustapha delivered remarks on behalf of His Excellency, President…
Advancing the Argyle Declaration: Guyana-Venezuela Ministers Set for Crucial Talks in Brazil
Tomorrow, January 25, 2024, in Brasilia, Brazil, the foreign ministers of Venezuela Hon Yván Gil Pinto, and Guyana Hon Hugh Todd will meet. This meeting follows the meeting between Presidents…
GPF Zara Centres trained more than 7000 persons in 2023
Since the establishment of the first Zara Computer Center in 2012, they have expanded to almost every Region in the country. There are currently fourteen centres across Guyana, offering free…
Mazaruni prison guards undergo emergency response training for enhanced security
On January 23, 2024, a large number of the prison guards stationed at the Mazaruni Prison facility engaged in Emergency Response training to improve their safety and do their duties…
Vinceroy Jordan critiques sugar industry funding and infrastructure neglect in region Five”
On day three of the 2024 National Budget Debates, newly appointed Shadow Minister of Agriculture, Vinceroy Jordon, began his presentation by stating his dissatisfaction with the budget allocations. He criticized…
Two die, four injured in accident at Heroes Highway
Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at the junction of the Heroes Highway and the Diamond Main Access Road, at 18:10hrs on Tuesday, January 23, that resulted in…