EU-Guyana Chamber of Commerce launched - Guyana Chronicle
WebAug 18, 2022 · IN an effort to promote greater partnership and trade, the European Union (EU)-Guyana Chamber of Commerce was officially launched on Wednesday at the Bel Air Springs, Georgetown residence of outgoing EU Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Canto. While delivering the keynote address, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, remarked that the …
Milestone Local Content Bill passed with amendments
WebDec 30, 2021 · AFTER a year of consultations, the landmark Local Content Bill was finally passed in the National Assembly on Wednesday, with the government accepting 10 of the 14 amendments proposed by the main parliamentary opposition. The proposed amendments, although submitted merely one day before the debate, were considered by …
President Ali’s BBC, HARDTalk interview - Guyana Chronicle
WebApr 1, 2024 · As such, the carbon content for the proven reserves of 11 billion barrels, thus far, is an estimated 440 million mt, almost five times less than the 2 billion mt that the BBC reporter posited. Consequently, Guyana will remain carbon neutral if not carbon negative. When the BBC HARDtalk reporter, Stephen Sackur asked President Ali about the ...
Fabrication plants, large scale block-making factories
WebAug 6, 2021 · Ramsaroop said several investors have indicated their interests to establish steel and marine fabrication plants, large scale block-making factories and large cement batching plants. “Applications to establish such businesses have been topping the list over the last month,” the CEO related. The announcement of plans for such investments ...
‘Chronic delay’ in justice system to be addressed
WebJan 11, 2023 · ATTORNEY-General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall, SC, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to fostering a modernised and enhanced judiciary. He was at the time delivering remarks at the opening ceremony of the January Criminal Assizes and Law Year 2023 at the Victoria Law Courts. The Attorney-General acknowledged and …
Amerindians – a traditional people - Guyana Chronicle
WebMay 5, 2012 · Amerindians – a traditional people. The word Guiana comes from the Amerindian root word ‘winna’ meaning water or watery country says Historian Vere T Daly in The Making of Guyana (1974). Amerindians belonging to the Mongoloid group are believed to have crossed from Asia by way of the Bering Strait, an ice bridge joining Asia with the ...
Region Seven being actively transformed to advance human, …
WebMar 31, 2024 · During a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Regional Executive Officer of Region Seven, Kerwin Ward said that over $3 billion is budgeted this year for capital projects in the region. “For last year, some investments were made to improve our road networks and we have since gone a long way with those projects.
Guyana to remain among fastest growing economies
WebApr 6, 2021 · GUYANA remains the fastest growing economy in the world and will remain among the fastest growing economies over the next few years, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has said. Driven by the country’s nascent but lucrative petroleum sector and other critical investments in ...
Sustainable Development - Guyana Chronicle
WebDec 13, 2021 · The UNDP Programme in Guyana is guided by the Country Programme Document (CPD) and the UN Multi-country Sustainable Development Framework for the Caribbean (UN MSDF). It is designed to be responsive to the diverse developmental needs of countries covered under the framework agreement. The diversity is reflected in three …
Classifieds - Guyana Chronicle
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Phagwah’s significance, celebration enhances festival
WebMar 7, 2023 · The Festival of Colours, Phagwah, is one of the most eagerly awaited Hindu celebrations in Guyana and is a favorite among Essequibians. He said that it is a festival that is preserved, and it unites persons irrespective of religious preferences. “At Holi time, everyone comes together living in unity and togetherness.
Guyana’s Independence - Guyana Chronicle
WebMay 26, 2021 · The winning entry, “Green Land of Guyana”, was written by Reverend Archibald Luker, and the words were set to music by Cyril G. Potter, a prominent Guyanese educator and musician. Guyana became an independent nation on Thursday, 26 May 1966, but the independence celebrations began four days before and continued until 29 May.
Supporting SMEs - Guyana Chronicle
WebSupporting SMEs. May 23, 2021. THE Small Business Bureau (SBB), having been established by the previous PPP/C administration, has an important role to play in Guyana’s long-term economic development. The growth and development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are of paramount importance in developing economies such as …
‘Guyana very careful, watchful of everything that is happening’
WebApr 5, 2024 · We are very careful, very watchful about everything that is happening. We believe in international law. We have called upon our neighbours to participate fully in the ICJ process and to respect the outcome of the ICJ process,” the Guyanese Head of State said. Although Guyana’s position is clear, the country’s leaders, he said, are acutely ...
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