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Massy Guyana has turned the sod for a US$75 million hub at Houston on the East Bank of Demerara. The multi-million developmental project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art warehouse, and a Massy Motors Dealership and Service Centre. At the symbolic sod turning ceremony, President and Chief Executive Officer of Massy Group, James McLetchie, said […]
Jamaican Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, while heaping praise on the Government of Guyana for the strides made in the housing sector, believes there is much to learn from Guyana. He said Jamaica stands ready to collaborate with Guyana, particularly in the area of housing. “I believe that there are opportunities for Jamaica and Guyana […]
President Irfaan Ali has announced that the Government has doubled the ceiling on mortgage interest tax relief for home owners, declaring that persons can now deduct all interests paid on their mortgages from their taxable income. Speaking at the opening of the International Building Expo, the President said the move is intended to put more […]
More than 67,000 new house lot applications have been received by the Central Housing and Planning Authority over the last six years, bringing the total number of current house lot applications in the system to over 81,000. Speaking at the opening of the International Building Expo at the Providence Stadium last evening, President Irfaan Ali […]
A 16-year-old motorcyclist lost his life tragically on Thursday evening after being involved in an accident during a Police chase, triggering protests in areas across the Corentyne and forcing the launch of an investigation by the Police Office of Professional responsibility. The young boy has been identified as High School student, Aftaz King of Corentyne, […]
Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. Andrew Holness is on an official two-day visit to Guyana. The Office of the President announced the arrival of the Jamaican Prime Minister this morning. He met and held meetings with President Irfaan Ali at the Office of the President just after arriving in Guyana. “The Jamaican Prime Minister’s two-day […]
A total of 450 persons who are living with disabilities, particularly those who are blind and visually impaired, will soon be taught independent living skills, as a partnership between the Guyana Council of Organization for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) and ExxonMobil Guyana continues to blossom. Phase 5 of the Independent Living Skills Programme was launched […]
Truck operators have received a warning from the Ministry of Public Works that their trucks will be impounded if they continue to operate above the approved 15-tonne load limit. The Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has explained that a number overladen heavy-duty trucks are traversing the country’s roadways and causing significant damage to […]
Local Government Minister, Priya Manickchand, today announced that approval has been granted to increase the stipends of various Local Government representatives, with the payments to be made in the coming days. The move was first announced in the 2026 National Budget. In a statement, Ms. Manickchand said that stipends for Regional Councilors on the Regional […]
Minister of Public Utilities, Deodat Indar, has indicated that the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has almost concluded negotiations with Karpowership on their continued presence in Guyana to support the national electricity grid with power. Questioned about the particulars of the new agreement, the Minister said the negotiations are 99% complete. He would offer no […]
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