The government plans to regularise several informal settlements this year, ensuring persons have legal ownership of their lands. During the ministry’s year-end press conference on Friday, the Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, explained that several regions stand to benefit from this regularisation. A total of 35 lots at Lima Sands Housing Scheme along […]
– 4500 projects managed in 2024 The Ministry of Public Works has successfully managed and exhausted the largest budget in its history. In budget 2024, the ministry was allocated $245.1 billion and with that, it was able to complete 4500 projects. The budget allocation facilitated thousands of significant advancements in road repair and construction, a pivotal […]
– Price proposals expected soon The government is forging ahead with plans to construct a modern Berbice River Bridge in Region Six. The goal is to modernise public infrastructure while creating commercial opportunities. Following an extensive public tendering process, nine international companies submitted expressions of interest for the bridge’s construction. These included China Road & Bridge […]
Approximately 2,500 persons will soon acquire their certificates of title which gives them legal ownership of their lands. On Friday, the Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, said that the government will continue to execute its housing programme to ensure Guyanese from all walks of life achieve homeownership. “To date, we have processed over […]
Having already invested billions of dollars to integrate Region Ten into Guyana’s path to prosperity, the PPP/C Government is reaffirming its commitment to continue investing substantially in the region. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced development plans within the housing sector that is already in the pipeline. The head of state addressed a large gathering of Lindeners during […]
Construction of the US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge in Linden, Region Ten, is now 31 per cent completion, with significant advancements anticipated by the end of the year. The update was provided during a site visit on Sunday morning, led by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The mega project, executed by China Railway Construction Corporation Limited, […]
– Gov’t improves monitoring and management of infrastructure projects A great number of infrastructural projects are being implemented in accordance with contractual specifications and deadlines, with underperforming contractors representing a small minority. The Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made these comments while addressing criticisms of contractors and ongoing projects during his year-end press […]
– Surpassing President Ali’s initial target of 2025 With 1 million international passengers transiting in and out of its ports, Guyana achieved a significant milestone in 2024, surpassing President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s initial prediction for 2025. The staggering amount of travellers reflect the country’s massive economic development and the opportunities that come with it. […]
Providing opportunities to make home construction easier has always been a key component of the PPP/C’s development agenda. Since its assumption of office in 2020, approximately $12.5 billion was expended for the completion of over 1,865 houses on the coast. This update was provided by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, during his Ministry’s […]
─ astonished by CV Farm’s operations President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said he is amazed at the innovative use of hydroponics technology at the CV Farm at Kuffy Koker Dam, Friendship, East Bank Demerara. The Guyanese leader made an unscheduled visit to the farm on Friday where he commended its owner for pioneering a remarkable […]