As the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) ramps up preparations ahead of the 2025 polls, a needs assessment will soon be conducted to ascertain areas where the commission would need further assistance to ensure a smoother and more efficient elections process. Chief Elections Officer, Vishnu Persaud, during a recent press conference, explained that the Commission met […]
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, today outlined an extensive development roadmap for Region 10, supported by billions in investments, during the historic signing of 325 contracts for road developments. Prime Minister Phillips, who was accompanied by the Minister of Public Works, the Honourable Bishop Juan Edghill, presided over the signing ceremony for […]
– Says young people ‘fortunate’ to start careers in a flourishing economy – Urges empathy and patriotism among youths Contextual understanding of Guyana and its economic history, is pivotal to making conscious decisions, particularly as young professionals, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has underscored. This statement was made in his feature address to over […]
The Ministry of Public Works has injected $17 billion to rehabilitate 19 main access roads in Regions Four and Five. Six contracts were signed on Saturday at the ministry’s headquarters while the first 13 were awarded two weeks prior. During the signing, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill underscored the importance of these crucial […]
—A total of $8.8B injected in Region Ten for road developments A landmark initiative saw 325 small contractors from Linden sign contracts worth $4.2 billion to upgrade community roads. The signing ceremony, held at the Watooka Guest House on Saturday, follows the completion of a pre-qualification process last week and is part of the government’s […]
The government has injected more than $30 billion to bolster various developmental works in Region Ten since August 2020, significantly elevating Lindeners’ quality of life. This is according to Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal during a recent ‘Dream Realised’ housing drive in Linden, Region Ten. “This region has the potential for growth due to […]
32 businesses received awards for their milestone achievements as the Small Business Bureau (SBB) hosted its prestige awards ceremony Friday evening at Pegasus Suits Corporate Center, in Kingston Georgetown. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond restated the government’s commitment to supporting innovative and sustainable business concepts. “The government will […]
– to be completed by June 2025 A state-of-the-art secondary school will soon be constructed in the community of Marurunau in Region Nine, providing the students with a conducive learning environment. The undertaking demonstrates the government’s goal in ensuring that children in the hinterland regions also have better access to educational opportunities. During a simple […]
— Asphalt plant to be established in Kwakwani Sixteen small contractors from Kwakwani, Region Ten Sub-District Two, signed contracts on Friday to upgrade community roads. The initiative fulfills a commitment by the government and follows a recently concluded pre-qualification process in the region, which allowed residents to recommend contractors from their own community. Prime […]
Guyana has been experiencing major success in honey production, having already produced approximately 18,000 gallons of honey as of October this year. This is according to the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Friday afternoon at the first-ever honey fest hosted at the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) at Mon Repos. Minister Mustapha said this […]