Tag Archives: Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin

Guyana Politics: AFC holds Press Conference on CJIA Expansion Problems

05/19/2019 – 6:02 am

G$30B and counting new airport and runway extension…‘New’ CJIA still lacks cargo area, office space, new parking lot, etc.

–AFC commits to releasing modified airport designs
–insists corruption is a cultural problem in Guyana

The smaller faction in the coalition government, the Alliance For Change (AFC), on

BEFORE: photo of CJIA  terminal building

Friday said it has no problem lobbying Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, to release the modified airport designs.
The party has also admitted that Guyana faces severe challenges in the fight against corruption.

Minister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes, also Vice-Chairperson of AFC, made the comments on Friday during the party’s press conference.

The press conference was being hosted by Hughes and executive member, former Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin.              Continue reading →

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Govt welcomes opening of Movie Towne Guyana ─ 1,000+ jobs have been created

03/16/2019 – 4:33 pm

March 16, 2019  News

As Movie Towne Guyana opens its doors, 1,000 jobs have been created within the theatre operations of the multimillion-dollar facility.

Cinema-plex Movietowne Guyana

In the coming months, this figure will increase, as businesses within the Movie Towne mall open their doors.

During the official opening of the facility on Thursday evening, Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin, noted that MovieTowne is poised to be one of the top competitors in Guyana’s entertainment sector.
Minister Gaskin expressed his satisfaction in having this form of investment in Guyana.      Continue reading →

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Pegasus unveils 15-storey tower in US$100M expansion- Badal urges tax, fiscal incentive reforms

03/09/2018 – 11:41 am

Pegasus unveils 15-storey tower in US$100M expansion

 Mar 09, 2018 – Kaieteur News:   Pegasus Hotel, looking to capitalize on the emerging oil and gas sector, has unveiled an ambitious US$100M expansion project, including a 15-storey tower and state-of-the-art convention centre.

Yesterday morning (March 8, 2018), the sod was turned in the hotel’s adjoining property near the tennis court with Chairman, Robert Badal, hailing the investment as the city’s largest investment.    Continue reading →

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Guyana: Police, soldiers begin seven-month security operation

12/03/2015 – 12:09 am

Police, soldiers begin seven-month security operation

Wednesday, 02 December 2015 12:59- – by   – Demerara Waves

Guyana Defence Force soldiers at a Battle Muster earlier this year.

Guyana Defence Force soldiers at a Battle Muster earlier this year.

Guyanese police and soldiers are being deployed countrywide to combat crime, prepare to counter terrorism and strengthen border security ahead of Venezuela’s elections later this month, Minister of State Joseph Harmon announced Wednesday.

“Terrorism has no defined borders, terrorism can occur anywhere and if we you feel that you are immune from it, I believe that…we are not immune from that and, therefore, it would be remiss of a government if it does not put into place arrangements which will secure its citizenry and so we are not waiting for something to happen,” he told a news conference.
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Business Expo opens in Guyana

11/29/2015 – 12:04 am

Business Expo opens in Guyana

business expo

Acting President, Moses Nagamootoo in the presence of other ministers, cuts the traditional ribbon to officially open Business Expo 2015

November 28, 2015 – Guyana Chronicle – By Ravin Singh

All Guyanese must tap into economic space-Gaskin

ACCESS to Guyana’s economic space, which facilitates an engine for development through commercial activities must be available and enjoyed by all Guyanese, says Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin.

He was at the time speaking at the opening of the inaugural Small Business Exposition which is being held at the Sophia Exhibition Centre, under the theme: “Guyanese Products and Services: Our gateway to the good life.”

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