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Daily Archives: Friday, 19 July 2024, 23:25

GPL, GWI to be made profitable, subsidies will be phased out -PNCR Leader

Last Updated on Saturday, 20 July 2024, 8:21 by Writer Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton said if his party wins next year’s general and regional elections, efforts would be made to ensure the state-owned electricity and water companies become profitable and weaned off government subsidies. “I do believe if GPL (Guyana Power and Light) is ...

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Contractor fixes defective Paruima airstrip, says gov’t in reaction to AFC’s disclosure

Last Updated on Saturday, 20 July 2024, 8:10 by Writer In the wake of a disclosure by the Alliance For Change (AFC) about the virtual collapse of the almost GY$400 million rehabilitated Paruima airstrip in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), the Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) on Friday night said the contractor was ordered to remedy the defects, and preparations were being ...

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Opposition, gov’t trade plans to tackle increased cost of living

Last Updated on Friday, 19 July 2024, 22:14 by Writer The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and the Alliance for Change (AFC) on Friday separately weighed in on the cost of living, even as the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) said efforts were being made to address the problem which is not confined to Guyana only. Promising again to ...

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President Ali holds talks with Elon Musk

Last Updated on Friday, 19 July 2024, 21:56 by Writer President Irfaan Ali on Friday held virtual talks with Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Dr Ali said discussions focused on the advancement of Guyana’s economy, particularly in the areas of innovation and technology, and the opportunities that exist in the respective sectors. Mr ...

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