Nearly 1500 persons upskilled in 2024
Guyana’s workforce significantly expanded in 2024. Over 1,490 individuals across the country received training under the Board of Industrial Training (BIT).
This figure represents hundreds...
Edghill slams Opposition for interfering in new Demerara River Bridge’s progress
Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill believes that deliberate political interference played a key role in stalling the construction progress on the much-anticipated...
Gov’t spent $39B on key project to boost GPL’s capacity in 2024
The government invested $39 billion in 2024 to boost the energy capacity of the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL).
These initiatives included the establishment...
Bauxite production to increase by 400,000 tonnes this year
Due to massive government interventions in the sector, Guyana's bauxite production will increase by 400,000 tonnes this year.
In 2024, bauxite production increased by 250,000...
ExxonMobil Head confirms 30 development wells for 3 massive oil projects offshore Guyana
Head of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, Alistair Routledge has confirmed that 30 development wells will be drilled this year to support Yellowtail, Uaru and Whiptail,...
Consumer Affairs launches probe into injuries, property damage caused by “a particular brand of...
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) says it has noted recent incidents involving critical injuries to consumers and severe damage to property during...
Over 600 shade houses constructed in four years-Min. Mustapha
Under the Agriculture Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP), managed by the Ministry of Agriculture, a total of 603 shade houses were established from 2021...
Forestry sector production increased by over $15.6B since 2020
Through a series of comprehensive programmes and policies, Guyana’s forestry sector has experienced significant growth since 2020. In fact, production within forestry increased by...
Ram’s call for renegotiation of Exxon contract ignores all legal, practical realities – MP...
Government Member of Parliament (MP), Sanjeev Datadin has criticized renewed calls for the renegotiation of the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) between the Government of...
New Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge 31 per cent complete; substantial progress expected by year-end
Construction of the US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge in Linden, Region Ten, is now 31 per cent completion, with significant advancements anticipated by the end...
