To enhance connectivity and better accommodate traffic, the sum of $14.4 billion will be invested to upgrade main access roads across several East Coast Demerara villages. The project will see the expansion of narrow roads into four-lane carriageways capable of handling the growing traffic demand. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, during visits to the The post $14.4 billion road expansion project to improve access, ease traffic across East Coast appeared first on News Room Guyana.

The United States government is concerned about the possibility of sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed getting elected to Parliament, even in an opposition position, according to its Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot.  “Anytime a US Department of the Treasury, OFAC-sanctioned individual has the potential to become a member of government, that is concerning for us. It The post US ‘concerned’ about Azruddin Mohamed getting into Parliament, private sector may cut ties with Guyana – Theriot  appeared first on News Room Guyana.

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday revealed that at least 2,000 individuals are needed over the next five to seven years to meet the growing demand of the country’s maritime sector. And so, to meet this demand, the government is partnering with the United Kingdom and Nations University to establish a certification programme. “I was The post With 2,000 workers needed for maritime sector, gov’t supporting new certification programme appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Guyana is working with Barbados to create a seamless trade and transport platform that could become a model for regional integration, President Irfaan Ali announced during the Shipping Association of Guyana’s networking and business mixer on Tuesday night. “We want to lead with Barbados to set an example for the rest of the region, in The post Guyana/Barbados trade platform to drive regional shipping vision – President Ali appeared first on News Room Guyana.