Trade just got faster, easier, and smarter! Starting October 01, 2025, visit the Guyana Trade Network to use the new Electronic Single Window, your go-to platform for seamlessly submitting the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce’s (MINTIC) applications for Import and Export Licences for petroleum products to the GEA for endorsement. Access the ESW via: https://esw.gra.gov.gy/TFBSEW2/cusLogin/login.cl #GuyanaTradeNetwork #ElectronicSingleWindow #Guyana #Development #Transformation…
Cooking gas, or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is a widely utilised and efficient energy source for cooking, heating, electricity generation, transportation, and various other purposes in many households. Despite its numerous advantages, cooking gas is highly flammable and poses severe risks if not handled with proper safety measures and caution. Before You Take The Cylinder Home When Taking The Cylinder Home When You and The Cylinder Arrive Home When You Use the Cylinder Maintenance and Inspection What To Do If…
SCENES 📸🇬🇾 | In commemoration of Emancipation Day, the GEA yesterday joined the Office of the Prime Minister and its associated agencies for a cultural activity celebrating the occasion. This year’s observance is being held under the theme: A Legacy of Resilience and Achievement: Celebrating Our Heritage and Our Future. As part of the Fashion Display, where several participants showcased traditional African attire, GEA team members donned regal, intricately designed wear that highlighted the rich, interwoven history of fabric, design,…
As we honour our past and reflect on the rich history that unites us, may we be inspired to uphold the legacy of those who fought for freedom, carry forward their courage and progress, and remember to celebrate all that makes us proudly Guyanese. Happy Emancipation Day from the team at the @guyanaenergyagency (GEA).…
(seated L to R): Mr. Steve Burr, Senior Trainer and Director, REVAMP Training Limited; Dr. Alfred King, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister; Dr. Ritesh Tularam, Deputy Chief Education Officer – Technical, Ministry of Education; Ms. Shevon Wood, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Guyana Energy Agency; Mr. Collis Best, Administrator, Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Education Training Centre along with participants who successfully completed the fourth EV Maintenance and Repairs Training Programme. Georgetown, July 26, 2025 – The Guyana Energy Agency…
– Guyana taps innovative web-based platform designed to help its renewable energy transition Guyana is advancing its renewable energy transition with a cutting-edge digital tool designed to accelerate the adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, reduce long-term energy costs, and promote urban sustainable development. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Solar City Simulator is an innovative web-based platform developed to assist households, businesses, and municipal authorities assess the potential and economic benefits of generating electricity using rooftop-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV)…
Georgetown, July 11, 2025 – Guyana continues to advance its renewable energy transition with the commissioning of the newly constructed 1.5-megawatt (MW) Kumu Hydropower Station in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) on Friday. This new facility is part of a broader national effort to expand renewable energy supply by harnessing the country’s abundant natural resources, strengthening infrastructure and enhancing access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy. The Kumu Hydropower Station, with an installed capacity of 1.5 MW, is expected…
The energy landscape of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) has been further bolstered with the commissioning of the 1.5-megawatt (MW) Kumu Hydropower Station – an ‘engineering marvel’ that will bring an end to the electricity generation woes of communities in Lethem and its environs. Located at Kumu Village in Lethem, the 1.5 MW hydropower plant was constructed to the tune of US$9 million by Sri Lankan company Vidullanka PLC. In addition to the power station, some 1.84 kilometres (km) of…
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips officially commissioned the 1.5-megawatt (MW) Kumu Hydropower Station today in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu–Upper Essequibo), marking a major milestone in the Government’s strategy to expand renewable energy and accelerate development in Guyana’s hinterland. The Prime Minister emphasized that the initiative aligns with the administration’s national vision centred on energy security, food security, and climate security — three strategic pillars guiding Guyana’s transformation. On the platform of energy security, Prime Minister Phillips…
— Government continues to invest in initiatives to expand access to reliable, sustainable energy To accelerate the transition to renewable energy and achieve Guyana’s low-carbon development goals, the Government of Guyana continues to invest in several initiatives. These national efforts aim to diversify the energy sector while expanding access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy across the country. A major initiative benefitting citizens is the Grid-tied and Net-Billing Programme. This initiative empowers households and institutions to install and use rooftop…
