Guyana, EU ink agreement to promote legal timber trade, improve forest governance
Guyana and the European Union (EU) have concluded a six-year process of negotiations towards a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA), which aims to improve the...
55 health facilities approved for licensing
The Public Health Ministry has commenced processing applications to license health facilities for 2019, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Shamdeo Persaud confirmed on Monday....
ExxonMobil, 37 others want tougher Ethical Investment Standards for oil sector
After conducting a number of moderated sessions on the draft Natural Resource Fund Bill, 38 Civil Society Actors (one of which includes, USA oil...
Govt’s indecisiveness on oil funds will lead to waste, generate unfair outcomes- Canadian Oil...
The basic question for any country facing the prospect of significant oil revenues is how it should plan the time path of spending and...
Gov’t injects $3.6B into justice sector
With the establishment of four new courthouses this year and another slated for 2019, the justice sector is likely to see a significant reduction...
Health sector to get $35.9B boost in 2019
“If we are to empower our people and build sustainable communities, it must be on the foundation of a healthy population,” Minister of Finance,...
Budget 2019 allocates $35.6B For Security Sector
Under the theme, “Transforming the Economy, Empowering People, Building Sustainable Communities for the Good Life,” the National Budget for 2019, which was presented by...
Budget 2019 does not address critical issues facing Guyana – Jagdeo
Earlier today Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan took just about five hours to outline the coalition government's fiscal plan for Guyana in 2019 as...
Govt. appropriates $300.7B for 2019
Finance Minister, Winston Jordan presented the fifth and penultimate budget of the APNU+AFC Administration’s first term in office to Members of the National Assembly...
Health Ministry On Mission To Improve Epidemiology Reportage
The influx of Venezuelans to Guyana’s shores has not only been a challenge to law enforcement but the health sector has also been faced...
