The President of Guyana has approved of the Government’s appointment of the following Regional Executive Officers (REOs). The newly appointed officers are expected to work closely with regional administrations, local democratic organs, and communities to enhance governance, accelerate development programmes, and improve the delivery of public services to citizens. The Government of Guyana remains committed […] The post New REOs appointed appeared first on INews Guyana.

Authorities are working with farmers to ensure fruits and vegetables are grown organically, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha during his appearance on the Guyana Dialogue programme on Thursday evening. “We have a lot of work to do with the farmers. We are working very hard. We have our extension officers, and they are working […] The post Guyana working to ensure foods are organically produced – Mustapha appeared first on INews Guyana.

Rice farmers who do not have bank accounts will still be able to access the Government’s recently announced cash grant, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha assured farmers during an outreach at De Hoop, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), on Saturday. Mustapha told farmers that payments under the Government’s rice support programme will be distributed directly to beneficiaries by […] The post No bank accounts needed for rice cash grant – Mustapha appeared first on INews Guyana.

Two men were taken into Police custody following the discovery of a firearm and two rounds of ammunition during an operation on Friday at East La Penitence, Georgetown. According to Police, during the operation, one of the suspects, upon noticing law enforcement, allegedly discharged a round in the direction of a Police Officer. In retaliation, […] The post Duo arrested after opening fire on Police at East La Penitence appeared first on INews Guyana.

Guyana is on the cusp of a sweeping transformation of its financial sector, with two landmark payment systems set to go live and three major international banks newly licensed to operate in the country. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement while delivering remarks at the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry’s (GBTI) 190th […] The post Guyana banking’s sector enters new era with real-time payment, international banks – Pres. Ali appeared first on INews Guyana.

Large-scale cocoa production is slated to commence on the lands of Skeldon Estate as the Government continues to assess additional proposals from local private investors and international companies for a range of other ventures at the facility, including the factory. This disclosure was made by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday during the Guyana […] The post Large-scale cocoa production for Skeldon Estate lands by August appeared first on INews Guyana.

Before the country can move toward hemp production, a processing plant must first be established, and authorities are currently working with international partners to make this a reality, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. The National Assembly approved the Industrial Hemp Bill back in August 2022, paving the way for the legalisation of industrial hemp […] The post “We can’t start hemp production without a processing plant” – Mustapha appeared first on INews Guyana.

Students across Region Three will benefit from improved access to clean drinking water following the commissioning of 15 solar-powered water purification systems under Project FLOW. The initiative is being implemented through a partnership involving the Ministry of Education, Recover Guyana, the Greater Guyana Initiative, and ExxonMobil Guyana. The systems have been installed at secondary schools […] The post Reg. 3 schools receive solar-powered water purification systems appeared first on INews Guyana.

Monarch Group has officially unveiled Monarch Bay, a master-planned waterfront community set to introduce Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoons® technology as part of a broader vision for modern, lifestyle-oriented development in Ogle. Led by Guyanese entrepreneurs Clairmont and Iman Cummings, both Ivy League educated and committed to investing in Guyana’s future, the project reflects a vision […] The post Monarch Bay launches Crystal Lagoon community in Ogle appeared first on INews Guyana.

As Guyana’s 60th Diamond Jubilee inches closer, a special Joint Services Parade got underway early Saturday morning on the streets of the capital, a tribute to six decades of sovereignty since the Golden Arrowhead was first raised on May 26, 1966. The parade kicked off at 07:00 hours and brought together members of the Guyana […] The post ‘You are the guardians of our independence’ – Pres. Ali appeared first on INews Guyana.