Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday again addressed concerns about local contractors, emphasising that the government remains committed to transparency in public procurement while holding public workers to higher standards now. Prompting the Vice President’s comments at his press conference were reports over the $2.1 billion contract awarded to…
The Guyana Fire Service in its preliminary report said the fire that gutted parts of the Children and Family Centre at Plum Park, South Sophia on Thursday is believed to have been caused by faulty electrical wiring installation, which resulted in arcing and sparking, subsequently igniting nearby combustible materials. At…
See the full statement issued below: The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) has noted the article titled “GDF $2.1b Wharf Contract Improperly awarded to Kares” dated June 23rd, 2024 in the Stabroek News and wishes to highlight the following: The Guyana Defence Force advertised for the construction of…
Education Minister Priya Manickchand has confirmed that the results of this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) will be released next Thursday (July 4). The minister, in a Facebook live video on Thursday, said the results have not yet been sent by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) but she is…
Some residents of Plantation Profit, West Coast Berbice woke up on Wednesday to find their yards and homes flooded after a prolonged period of rainfall. Poor drainage has not been helpful in providing early relief and the residents are now seeking urgent help and intervention as the rainy season persists….
In an effort to make of local products more accessible and boost visibility, the government is aiming to establish a Guyana Shop corner at the John F. Kennedy International Airport, Miami Airport and other large ports across the world. “We want to see a Guyana shop in the busiest airport…
By the end of 2027, Guyana is likely to save US$60 million on the importation of corn, soya and shrimp, President Dr Irfaan Ali has said. The products are three of Guyana’s commodities for which production is being ramped up. “In three product areas alone, by the time we get…
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha recently announced the signing of a $75 million contract to refurbish the Meadow Bank wharf. He said the support comes as the fishing industry records significant recovery following setbacks. The contract includes an additional $50 million for the development of the surrounding landing areas. “These upgrades…
A Brazilian national is feared dead. He disappeared when the boat he was travelling in capsized in the Cuyuni River Wednesday afternoon. Jose De Ribamar Lisboa Silva was traveling with three other persons and the captain, 50-year-old James Bacchus. The boat, with a 200 HP Yamaha outboard engine, is owned…
A 41-year-old security guard was arrested in the wee hours of Thursday after he was found with an unlicensed Smith and Wesson .40 pistol with one magazine with four live .40 rounds of ammunition. The security guard was stationed at the Children and Family Centre at Plum Park, South Sophia….
