Medals for long serving, dedicated prison officers 

Medals for long serving, dedicated prison officers 

Long service and dedication medals were presented to 31 prison officers on Saturday morning during a Medal Award Ceremony held at the National Racquet Center, Georgetown. According to a statement from the Guyana Prison Service, medals were also presented to 62 ranks who have given fifteen years and more of service to the Guyana Prison…

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Caribbean region must tackle food security issues head-on -Pres. Ali

Caribbean region must tackle food security issues head-on -Pres. Ali

The inaugural Regional Agriculture Investment Forum and Expo opened here in Georgetown this morning with President Irfaan Ali indicating Guyana and the region’s readiness to address food security and the region’s agriculture potential head-on. “I am very humbled by this opportunity to join with my dear brothers and sisters in not only launching and participating…

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Tourism, agriculture, energy, air transportation

Tourism, agriculture, energy, air transportation

— among areas of economic cooperation covered in MoU signed by Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda The governments of Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding, providing for economic cooperation in eight areas, including tourism, financial services, agriculture, air transportation and energy. The memorandum was signed at State House in…

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Indian investors eye new agri ventures in Guyana

Indian investors eye new agri ventures in Guyana

See below the full statement issued by the High Commission of India in Guyana: The High commission of India in Guyana commends the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the successful organisation of the CARICOM Agri Investment Forum and Expo in Georgetown from 19-21 May 2022 which has not only attracted the top…

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Caribbean region must tackle food security issues head-on -Pres. Ali

Caribbean region must tackle food security issues head-on -Pres. Ali

The inaugural Regional Agriculture Investment Forum and Expo opened here in Georgetown this morning with President Irfaan Ali indicating Guyana and the region’s readiness to address food security and the region’s agriculture potential head-on. “I am very humbled by this opportunity to join with my dear brothers and sisters in not only launching and participating…

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US$7.5B in private sector investments needed

US$7.5B in private sector investments needed

— for CARICOM to achieve its ‘25 by 25’ goal, says VP Jagdeo WITH an estimated US$7.5 billion in private sector investments needed for CARICOM to achieve its “25 by 25” goal, Vice-President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo is urging member states to take a hands-on approach to achieve the regional target. Vice-President, Dr. Jagdeo issued the…

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Guyana inks cooperations agreements with FAO

Guyana inks cooperations agreements with FAO

The Government of Guyana on Friday signed two documents of cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO). The agreements addressed the country programme framework for  Guyana 2022-2026 and Guyana’s hosting of the 38th Session of the Regional Conference for Latin America and Caribbean in 2024. The agreements were signed on the heels of the Inaugural…

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Caribbean region must tackle food security issues head-on -Pres. Ali

Caribbean region must tackle food security issues head-on -Pres. Ali

The inaugural Regional Agriculture Investment Forum and Expo opened here in Georgetown this morning with President Irfaan Ali indicating Guyana and the region’s readiness to address food security and the region’s agriculture potential head-on. “I am very humbled by this opportunity to join with my dear brothers and sisters in not only launching and participating…

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Caribbean region must tackle food security issues head-on -Pres. Ali

Caribbean region must tackle food security issues head-on -Pres. Ali

The inaugural Regional Agriculture Investment Forum and Expo opened here in Georgetown this morning with President Irfaan Ali indicating Guyana and the region’s readiness to address food security and the region’s agriculture potential head-on. “I am very humbled by this opportunity to join with my dear brothers and sisters in not only launching and participating…

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Two women die from COVID-19; 92 new cases recorded

Two women die from COVID-19; 92 new cases recorded

Two women – a 37-year-old from Region Six (East Berbice – Corentyne) and a 79-year-old from Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) – have died from COVID-19. The Ministry of Health on Friday reported that both women died on Wednesday and their vaccination status is unknown. These latest deaths mean that a total of three persons…

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