The government invested $39 billion in 2024 to boost the energy capacity of the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL). These initiatives included the establishment of major energy plants, which have since bolstered the company’s electricity generation capabilities. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips disclosed this information during his 2024-year-end press briefing on Monday, at […]
Guyana’s waterways have been made significantly safer following the removal of 14 of 17 major shipwrecks since 2022. The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has been spearheading the on-going clean-up project. The clearing of 85 per cent of wreckages makes this a major accomplishment for Guyana. Speaking at the Ministry of Public Works’ year-end press briefing […]
Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill believes that deliberate political interference played a key role in stalling the construction progress on the much-anticipated new Demerara River Bridge. Speaking at his year-end press briefing on Saturday, the minister labelled the project’s delays as a “big political move” designed to undermine the government’s developmental efforts and […]
Ongoing work to upgrade the US$161 million Soesdyke-Linden Highway is progressing rapidly. Currently, efforts are underway at Madawini, Long Creek, and Moblissa to prepare and organise resources, equipment, and personnel essential for the project. The Head of the Works Services Group (WSG) at the Ministry of Public Works, Ron Rahaman, provided an update on the […]
Guyanese who did not register for the $100,000 cash grant are urged to remain calm, as accessible walk-in locations will be set up to ensure every eligible individual registers. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, gave this assurance during an exclusive interview with […]
At least eleven squatting areas in Region Ten have been identified for regularisation in 2025. The areas include Siberian, Silver Hill, Coomacka, New Harden, West Watooka, Plantation Wismar, Blocks ‘E’ and ‘F’ of Canva City, Green Valley Block ‘F’, Amelia’s Ward Block 43, and Ituni. The Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, announced the […]
Construction is set to begin in February on the new Campbellville Health Centre. The estimated cost of construction is $831 million. The announcement was made by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Robbie Rambarran, during a recent press briefing. Residents from Campbellville and surrounding areas will benefit from […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water upgraded more than 65.7 kilometres of road to asphaltic concrete surfaces in 32 communities in 2024. The Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, disclosed the information at the ministry’s end-of-year press briefing last Friday. These road works have created new investments and employment opportunities and alleviated congestion for thousands […]
… urges consumers to exercise all safety protocols. The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has noted recent incidents involving critical injuries to consumers and severe damage to property during the use of a particular brand of cooking gas product. The Commission publicly extends our heartfelt compassion to those affected and their families even as […]
Through a series of comprehensive programmes and policies, Guyana’s forestry sector has experienced significant growth since 2020. Production within forestry increased by over $15.6 billion. This increase is remarkable against the backdrop of the sector’s abysmal state prior to 2020, when more than 15,000 forestry jobs evaporated. According to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, not […]