THE United States of America (U.S.) is considering the provision of US$1.5 million for “urgent” assistance to countries in the Easter Caribbean region to help in the fight against COVID-19. This was announced by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Caribbean Affairs and Haiti, Barbara A. Feinstein, during her engagement with Guyana’s Prime Minister, Brigadier…
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is warning the public that it does not have any registration process ongoing that involves visits to homes. In a statement today GECOM said it has received reports of persons visiting homes and seeking information from occupants while pretending to be officers of the Commission. GECOM made it clear that…
–Mahdia to get regional office in 2023 IN keeping with its mandate to offer services to stakeholders in all regions of Guyana, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has commenced construction of a new Integrated Regional Tax Office (IRTO) at Onverwagt, West Coast Berbice. According to GRA, this new office which is slated for completion within…
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is warning the public that it does not have any registration process ongoing that involves visits to homes. In a statement today GECOM said it has received reports of persons visiting homes and seeking information from occupants while pretending to be officers of the Commission. GECOM made it clear that…
THE protection of Guyana’s sea and river defence remains a priority for the government. Over $107 million in works will soon be executed in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five and Six. Invitation for bids is being extended to eligible bidders to undertake the works being advertised by the Ministry of Public Works, Works Services Group.…
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is warning the public that it does not have any registration process ongoing that involves visits to homes. In a statement today GECOM said it has received reports of persons visiting homes and seeking information from occupants while pretending to be officers of the Commission. GECOM made it clear that…
THE Ministry of Education, on Thursday, officially launched its first “Tech Expo,” which is aimed at showcasing and exposing students and other persons to technology and how it could be used to improve the education system. The two-day expo, which is the first of its kind, is being hosted by the ministry’s Innovative Technology Unit…
See below full press release from the American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AmCham) Guyana: AmCham Guyana is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its Third Annual HSSE Conference hosted at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. This year’s conference, held under the theme “People as the Solution, Safety Starts at Home” was oversubscribed, with more…
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is warning the public that it does not have any registration process ongoing that involves visits to homes. In a statement today GECOM said it has received reports of persons visiting homes and seeking information from occupants while pretending to be officers of the Commission. GECOM made it clear that…
SEVEN local graduate engineers have arrived in Singapore for hands-on training on the Prosperity floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, which is being constructed to support the Payara development project in the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana. According to a press release from ExxonMobil, the engineers were sent to Singapore as part of an overarching…
