Guyana, once defined by agriculture and extraction is now setting its sights on becoming a manufacturing powerhouse — a goal being supercharged by the promise of low-cost electricity from the upcoming Gas-to-Energy project. According to The Guardian’s recent report, Guyana’s government is pushing to position the country as a Caribbean manufacturing hub by capitalizing on […]
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Former GuySuCo CEO defends Gas-to-Energy project, says soil cost “no reason to shelve” national development
Guyana’s Ambassador to Belgium and former GuySuCo Chief Executive Officer, Sasenarine Singh, has come out in strong defence of the Wales Gas-to-Energy (GTE) Project, arguing that concerns raised by economist Elson Low about the project’s soil stabilization cost fail to acknowledge its long-term national importance. In a letter to the media, Singh described Low’s criticism […]
Government working on two major airport-type projects for Region Nine
DPI: The government is currently having discussions on two major airport-type projects for Region Nine which will create greater opportunities for employment and boosting agro-processing trade. Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday that the discussions were moving along smoothly. “We’re working on a big project but to do them differently. Now, maybe concrete […]
Driver who crashed into Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara Bridge will pay for repairs – AG
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, says the motorist who collided with the median on the eastern approach to the new Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge will be required to compensate the State for the damage. Speaking on his “Issues in the News” programme on Tuesday night, Nandlall confirmed that the […]
President Ali proposes a regional Red Crescent office in Guyana
-Long-term partnership with Qatar to strengthen disaster response and healthcare links President Irfaan Ali has proposed the establishment of a Red Crescent office for the Western Hemisphere right here in Guyana, as part of ongoing collaboration with Qatar. Speaking at a dinner held on Sunday in honour of the visiting Qatar Red Crescent Medical Convoy, […]
Dr. Anthony eyes expanded medical collaboration with Qatar
— Minister praises visiting Red Crescent team, highlights future training and hospital development Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, has announced plans for deeper medical collaboration between Guyana and Qatar following the successful visit of the Qatar Red Crescent Medical Convoy. Speaking at a dinner hosted on Sunday by President Irfaan Ali in honour of […]
Wales Gas-to-Energy project enters 24-hr operation as construction accelerates
The government’s flagship Wales Gas-to-Energy project has entered a new phase of development, moving into 24-hour operations as work accelerates on the construction of the 300-megawatt power plant. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced the transition during a visit to the project site on Friday evening, which coincided with the final concrete pour for the […]
President Ali orders 24-hr work on Stanleytown bridge to meet December deadline
President Dr Irfaan Ali conducted a late-night inspection of the ongoing Stanleytown bridge construction on the West Bank of Demerara over the weekend, urging the contractor to accelerate progress and maintain a 24-hour work schedule to ensure timely completion. During the surprise Sunday midnight visit, President Ali walked the site with the contractor, Komal, as […]
Police to crack down on reckless drivers during East Bank road works
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has ordered stricter enforcement along the East Bank corridor as major rehabilitation works continue, directing the Guyana Police Force to take a firm stance against reckless drivers and truck operators causing further traffic chaos. During a high-level meeting on Sunday with the contractor, consultant, engineers, and representatives from the Police Force, […]
Allottees of New Mabaruma Housing Scheme to Access Lands by Mid-December
The government’s aggressive push to expand housing access in hinterland regions continues to advance, with infrastructure works on the new Tract ‘A’ Housing Scheme in Mabaruma, Region One now 45% complete. Minister of Housing, Hon. Collin Croal stated that the 17-acre development is on schedule to allow allottees to begin accessing their plots by mid-December […]