100 Sophia residents benefit from business grants

100 Sophia residents benefit from business grants

SOME 100 residents of Sophia, Greater Georgetown, on Saturday benefitted from the government’s $250,000 business-grant initiative. This is a part of the government’s manifesto promise to ensure that Guyanese from across the country have access to business opportunities. The grants were disbursed at the Sophia Exhibition Centre, and was spearheaded by the Ministry of Local…

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Region Three: The new hub for development opportunities

Region Three: The new hub for development opportunities

WITH plans in place to establish a gas-to-energy project, works on a US$300 million Vreed-en-Hoop Shore base facility, new private and public hospitals and the two four-lane highways in the works, Region Three is fast becoming a hub for investment opportunities in Guyana. The massive development projects in the works are expected to vastly transform…

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‘Not enthusiastic’ but UN Head says he understands oil and gas use

‘Not enthusiastic’ but UN Head says he understands oil and gas use

By Vishani Ragobeer in Suriname Vishani@newsroom.gy Though not enthusiastic about oil production since it is harmful to the environment, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres says he understands the use of these resources. Guterres, during a visit to Suriname for an ongoing meeting of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, lamented that the larger countries of…

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Agri-food systems, climate finance, security

Agri-food systems, climate finance, security

–among areas expected to take centre stage as CARICOM Heads meet in Suriname MATTERS of regional importance, including those related to agri-food systems, climate finance and security, are expected to be discussed and addressed over the next three days, as leaders converge in Suriname for the 43rd Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of…

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PM to lead ministerial outreach to Buxton on Monday

PM to lead ministerial outreach to Buxton on Monday

Prime Minister, Brigadier (r’ted) Mark Phillips will be leading a ministerial outreach to Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara on Monday. The meetings are slated to commence from 10:00hrs. Prior to the ministerial outreach, members of the Opposition had already planned to hold a protest on the Buxton Public Road. But the Guyana Police…

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