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Sugar’s not the only option, says Jagdeo in a push for economic diversification

Sugar’s not the only option, says Jagdeo in a push for economic diversification

VP notes efforts to “merge” sugar with other economic activities ongoing as GuySuCo management to be “strengthened” in the new year  GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — With “economic diversification” becoming a buzzword in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic that saw countless businesses close and the near-destruction of some industries in the tourism-dependent Caribbean, Guyana’s government…
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Guyana VP encourages contractors to seize opportunities on the horizon

Guyana VP encourages contractors to seize opportunities on the horizon

Vice President Jagdeo urges contractors to also form partnerships with other sectors to find new business opportunities  GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo is urging contractors to be on the lookout for expanded opportunities on the horizon as the government plans future development in all 10 regions of Guyana. He dropped the hint during…
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Guyanese sugar workers to receive promised 7% salary increase

Guyanese sugar workers to receive promised 7% salary increase

Union says wage increase means “somewhat brighter” holidays for sugar workers who felt overlooked for years  GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has declared that Guyanese sugar workers will receive a seven percent salary increase as promised by his government earlier this year. While he could not indicate exactly how many workers are set…
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Guyana union voices concern of local workers being sidelined over expats for oil sector jobs

Guyana union voices concern of local workers being sidelined over expats for oil sector jobs

GAWU strongly supports local content legislation to secure decent jobs for Guyanese  GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — A local union is calling for “urgent attention” to what it claims are instances of foreign workers being hired over Guyanese citizens in the oil sector, asserting that locals are more than qualified to fill those roles. The Guyana Agricultural…
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