Another landmark legislation to advance Guyana’s transition to a digital economy was on Monday passed in the National Assembly. The Open Data Bill, which was presented by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, signals another critical step forward in the governance and utilisation of data for the benefit of Guyanese….
National Assembly passes bill to make gov’t data more accessible to the public
Another landmark legislation to advance Guyana’s transition to a digital economy was on Monday passed in the National Assembly. The Open Data Bill, which was presented by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, signals another critical step forward in the governance and utilisation of data for the benefit of Guyanese….
Mike Charles remembered one year later
Almost one year after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five servicemen including Lieutenant Colonel Michael Charles, a book is being written to honour his extraordinary life and legacy. This was revealed during a memorial service attended by President Irfaan Ali, family members, friends, and colleagues. Charles…
$84.5B supplementary funding sought for $100,000 cash grant initiative, major projects
See below full statement from the Ministry of Finance: As Government continues to advance its transformational agenda, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, today presented Financial Papers Numbers 3 and 4 for 2024 to the National Assembly,…
Procurement rules by oil and gas companies now under scrutiny – Dr. Pertab
The Local Content Secretariat is examining the procurement guidelines being used by companies operating in Guyana’s oil and gas sector, as several inconsistencies and a lack of standardisation have raised significant concerns. This was recently noted by the Director of the Secretariat, Dr Martin Pertab. During a recently aired interview…
Procurement rules by oil and gas companies now under scrutiny – Dr. Pertab
The Local Content Secretariat is examining the procurement guidelines being used by companies operating in Guyana’s oil and gas sector, as several inconsistencies and a lack of standardisation have raised significant concerns. This was recently noted by the Director of the Secretariat, Dr Martin Pertab. During a recently aired interview…
DDL inks new agreements with unions
On Wednesday 20th November 2024, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), and the three unions operating in the group: the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), the Guyana Labour Union (GLU), and the Clerical and Commercial Workers Union (CCWU), signed another historic five-year Collective Labour Agreement (for the years 2025-2029). This…
DDL inks new agreements with unions
On Wednesday 20th November 2024, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), and the three unions operating in the group: the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), the Guyana Labour Union (GLU), and the Clerical and Commercial Workers Union (CCWU), signed another historic five-year Collective Labour Agreement (for the years 2025-2029). This…
New direct routes for daily travel between Guyana, Brazil established
New direct routes for daily travel between Guyana and Brazil have been established as part of a new agreement between the countries, and businesses interested in providing services are asked to submit proposals to the Ministry of Home Affairs. A release from the Home Affairs Ministry noted that Guyana recently…
National sports award ceremony set for November 28
The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC), will stage the annual National Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 28, on the lawns of the Castellani House on Vlissengen Road from 19:00h. The formal gala serves to honour the outstanding performances of athletes, officials,…
