Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the main access road along the Essequibo coast, citing its deteriorating condition and the increasing traffic load. Speaking on Monday at a contract signing ceremony in Region Two, Minister Edghill outlined the urgent need for the revamp and detailed an innovative approach […]
The Ministry of Finance has taken note of specious and baseless claims by some people in the public domain that dead people were registered for the 100,000 Government of Guyana cash grant that is currently being implemented in regions of the country. The Ministry would like to assure the public that the cash grant system […]– Disciplined Services receive One-Month Bonus amounting to an additional $1.8 billion Following the conclusion of the historic Government of Guyana (GoG) and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) multi-year agreement with respect to employment benefits for public servants for years 2024 to 2025, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh confirmed today that a large number of public sector employees under the purview of various Government Ministries across the country, including teachers and health workers have started to receive their $100,000 cash grants as part of […]
As the Christmas season continues, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and First Lady, Mrs Arya Ali hosted a Christmas social for scores of children, featuring festive carols, dance, poems and a toy distribution. The social event, held at his official residence on Main Street, Georgetown, brought together children from orphanages across Region Four on […]
Sixty-three small contractors signed their contractual agreement on Monday to improve the drainage and irrigation infrastructure in Region Two. A total of $104 million is being invested to complete the task, with 21 of these small contractors being women. At the contract signing ceremony, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, highlighted the development and […]
A spanking new $205 million magistrate’s court was commissioned on Monday in Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, enhancing access to justice for residents in Region Five. The modern edifice marks a significant milestone for Mahaicony, as it provides the community with its first dedicated courthouse. Previously, judicial proceedings were conducted within the Guyana Police Force building. Attorney General […]
Yurong Paru Village in Region Nine is set to benefit from a transformative road improvement project to enhance community-based infrastructure. The project, which began on December 3, 2024, will convert one kilometre of the village’s laterite road into a rigid concrete pavement. The Ministry of Public Works Special Projects Unit confirmed on Friday that construction […]
Region Nine is making significant strides in housing expansion, improving healthcare services, and developing profitable tourism ventures. These advancements are the result of substantial government investments aimed at fostering growth and development across the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region. During a recent outreach, Minister within the office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, […]
Communities such as Crashwater, Quatata, Tiger Pond, Kwatamang, and Massara in Region Nine have experienced significant development through grants totalling over $229.2 million through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. These communities have been able to execute sustainable projects that have greatly improved residents’ standard of living and strengthened the villages’ economies. This was revealed by […]