$2.7 Billion cleared for rehabilitation and construction of several markets

The National Assembly Committee of Supply has approved $2.7 Billion for the upgrade of the Bourda Market, Bourda Green, East La Penitence, Stabroek, and East Ruimveldt markets, as well as supporting the drainage network in the areas. During the consideration of the Budget estimates, Local Government Minister, Sonia Parag said the works will be implemented […]

Guyana to make flu vaccines available to health workers and the elderly

Minister of Health, Dr Fank Anthony has announced that through the National Public Health Reference Lab, Guyana is now providing the World Health Organization (WHO) with samples to help design influenza vaccines. The supply of the influenza samples follows the accreditation of the National Public Health Reference Lab in 2024 by the Pan American Health […]

$30 Billion more approved for $100,000 cash grant distribution

An additional $30 Billion has been approved by the Committee of Supply for the continuation of the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant. Distribution of the grant started with public servants and pensioners in December, but has slowed down since. It is expected to now continue after the passage of the budget this week. The […]

AG Nandlall defends Government’s policy on commercial land deals

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has attempted to distance the Government from the questionable commercial land deals that have been reportedly going down at the Central Housing and Planning Authority. The Authority falls directly under the Ministry of Housing and commercial land deals are generally approved by the President’s office. During his “Issues in the News” […]

GPL to receive $18 Billion to aid in power generation

The Guyana and Light (GPL) will receive $18 Billion to aid in power generation this year. Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Monday told the Parliamentary Committee of Supply that the money is needed to subsidize the cost of electricity. It was explained that at the current tariffs, the state-owned power company would only be able […]

President defends process for land sale to private developers

Hours before it became public that the CEO of the Central Housing and Planning Authority had resigned amid concerns over commercial land deals, President Irfaan Ali was on his social media pages in a broadcast defending the Government’s allocation process to private developers. According to the President, private developers have to go through a rigorous […]

GDF to get new patrol vessels and aircraft this year

The Guyana Government is currently in talks with with several countries to procure patrol vessels and aircraft to boost the capacity of the Guyana Defence Force’s Air and Marine corps. During the consideration of budget estimates for the Guyana Defence Force, Minister of Governance, Gail Teixeira said the Government is looking at a number of […]

Dispute Board hands down in ruling in complaint filed against Government by gas-to-energy project contractor

The Guyana Government has announced plans to consult with ExxonMobil as well as relevant legal and technical advisors on the way forward following a decision by Dispute Avoidance Adjudication Board, which has handed down its ruling on a complaint by the contractor involved in the gas-to-energy project made against the government. The Government has not […]

CEO of Central Housing and Planning Authority resigns amid backlash over land sale deals and property purchases

The Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority, Sherwyn Greaves, tendered his resignation from the Government Department on Monday evening, one day after a flurry of questions were raised about land deals at Ogle in Guyana and his purchase of properties in New York. In a statement this morning, he confirmed the […]