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As the government intensifies its public awareness campaign on the Guyana Development Bank, Amerindian communities are also being targeted to ensure small businesses in hinterland areas can access affordable financing, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurship, financial independence and long-term wealth creation. The bill to establish the financial […]

THE death toll in the MV Barima tragedy has climbed to 65, following the recovery of three additional bodies, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips announced on Wednesday afternoon. In his latest press update, the Prime Minister said the three recoveries brought the total number of bodies recovered during Wednesday’s operations to five. […]

The government is advancing a major financial inclusion initiative aimed at transforming how hinterland residents access banking and financial services through a new digital payment system linked directly to bank accounts. Speaking at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference on Tuesday, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said the initiative will allow […]

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has announced that the administration will be increasing the value of contracts that can be awarded directly to communities from $5 million to $30 million, a move aimed at significantly expanding hinterland community participation in development projects across Guyana. Speaking at the National Toshaos Council Conference […]

Amerindian communities will receive an additional $2.5 billion in funding this year through the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, bringing the total amount of money disbursed under the programme to $16.9 billion to support sustainable development initiatives in Indigenous villages across Guyana. This will pave the way for more social and […]

Four additional bodies have been recovered from the MV Barima tragedy, bringing the confirmed number of bodies recovered to 57, the Government of Guyana announced on Wednesday afternoon. In an update issued at 1:00 p.m., the Government said 44 of the victims have been positively identified by relatives, while 18 bodies have already been released

The Government of Guyana will invest $3 billion this year to assist Amerindian families in building new homes and carrying out repairs to existing ones in villages across hinterland communities. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during an interactive session with Indigenous leaders at the National Toshaos Conference at

—Specialised teams to enter vessel, recover victims A major technical operation to access the wreck of the MV Barima got underway on Wednesday morning, with local, regional and international teams working to enter the sunken vessel and recover those believed to be trapped inside. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced the operation during a morning briefing

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali continues to lead the national response to the MV Barima tragedy, remaining on the ground with affected families and ensuring that every available resource is being deployed to locate those still missing and recover the victims of the disaster. The President, having heard of the tragedy, ventured to the Charity waterfront,

–in announcement of next phase of investment VICE-President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has outlined what he described as a major shift in the government’s approach to hinterland development, announcing that the next phase of investment will prioritise creating jobs, expanding income-generating opportunities and building sustainable village economies across […]

Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham), Faizal Khan, has underscored the vast opportunities available in Guyana for United Kingdom (UK)-based companies seeking to expand their global footprint and accelerate business growth. Speaking on Guyana’s investment potential during a recent Energy Perspectives podcast, Khan encouraged UK […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), in collaboration with the Labour Ministry, have launched a four-day project and workshop initiative aimed at modernising and strengthening Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) systems across Guyana. The initiative aligns with the […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a wanted bulletin for 40-year-old David Singh of Eccles New Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD) for questioning in a $2.6 million firearm fraud. Based on reports received, Singh allegedly collected the money from two brothers, ages 35 and 30, a contractor and an operator, respectively, both of Best The post Eccles man […]

The Home Affairs Ministry has warned that individuals who knowingly create, share or republish false or misleading content related to the MV Barima tragedy could face legal consequences as investigations into the sinking continue. The warning comes as Prime Minister, Brigadier (Retired) Mark Phillips, during an interview on Tuesday, also appealed to the […]

As the captain and some of his crew members remain in police custody following the MV Barima tragedy, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has confirmed that disciplinary actions have been taken in the past against other seafarers found guilty of misconduct. “I can tell you, sir, that captains and members of his crew have been The post Govt operated […]