A major road expansion project has been launched at First and Third Avenue Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara. When completed, the expansion will facilitate accessibility and promote safety for area residents and those who use the roadways. Part of the road upgrade will include designated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists. The expansion […]
– Several city roads to be reconstructed Ensuring that every segment of the Guyanese population is engaged before the launch of major developmental projects is a key ingredient of Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led Government. Keeping with this directive, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, visited several major access roads in Georgetown where expansion and […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that all joint services rank at the lowest level will receive a basic salary of $130,000. The objective is to resolve a longstanding issue of salary discrepancies among the various agencies. President Ali recognised that at some agencies, the ranks at the lowest level would receive a $130,000 basic […]
The 2025 Budget will include a comprehensive programme to address solid waste management nationwide, as part of the government’s bid to enhance community livelihoods. The national street lighting programme, which provides for the erection of street lights along the roadways in communities, will also be expanded this year. This promise was made by President Dr […]
The Ministry of Labour has recovered over $200 million in unpaid wages for workers over the past four years, including $31.7 million in 2024 alone. Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton shared this update during a press briefing at the ministry’s headquarters on Tuesday, highlighting the government’s ongoing efforts to protect workers’ rights The minister revealed […]
Guyana’s workforce significantly expanded in 2024. Over 1,490 individuals across the country received training under the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). This figure represents hundreds of men and women who enhanced their skills through various programmes. At a press briefing on Tuesday, Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton applauded his ministry’s efforts and commended the dedication […]
-an $18 million North East La Penitence Health Centre reopens Approximately 7,651 residents from the East Ruimveldt to Lamaha Park stretch and beyond now have better access to primary healthcare with the reopening of the $18 million North East La Penitence Health Centre. On Monday, the Ministry of Health marked the occasion with a simple […]
In 2024, a significant landmark was reached in Guyana’s efforts to bridge the digital divide between the coastland and the hinterland. The Hinterland Connectivity Project completed 146 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hubs for underserved communities in the hinterland. The hubs are equipped with 129 solar systems and 126 high-speed internet connections. At a press […]
Guyana will see bauxite production increase by 400,000 tonnes this year due to the massive government interventions in the sector. In 2024, bauxite production increased by 250,000 tonnes, according to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. During a live broadcast on Sunday, the president said the sector collapsed during the previous government’s tenure due to mismanagement. […]
A total of 912 households gained access to electricity for the first time in 2024 after being connected to the national grid through the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL). This development significantly improved the quality of life for residents, particularly in Regions Four and Six. In Region Four, 500 households from Samville along […]