The Ituni road network in Region Ten will undergo a significant transformation, with its sand roads being upgraded to rigid concrete pavement, benefitting thousands of commuters. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has revealed that the project will be executed under the ministry’s miscellaneous roads programme and small contractors will complete the works. During […]
Despite the government through the Ministry of Health setting aside a massive $2.8 billion to facilitate cervical cancer screening for women – only 10,000 have accessed the service to date. This concern was flagged by Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during a community outreach at Beterverwagting on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) over the […]
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips underscored the holistic and strategic vision of the Government during the commissioning ceremony for two additions to the GDF’s Air Corps Fleet. The Dornier HAL-228-201, which were purchased from India earlier this year, were officially commissioned today at Air Station London, Timehri. During his remarks, Prime Minister […]
– Finance Minister urges persons to apply as soon as possible As Government continues to implement its Student Loan Write Off Programme aggressively, additional measures to improve ease of access to the initiative by prospective beneficiaries were announced today by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public […]
The 22 homes damaged by the devastating windstorm in Karasabai, Region Nine, are now receiving assistance for repairs and reconstruction. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips led teams from the Men on Mission, the Civil Defence Commission, and the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) to the area on Friday to […]
The regularisation process for some residents living at Section E, Non-Pariel, East Coast Demerara will soon begin and will see about 80 families accessing legal documentation for some of the lands that they occupy. On Saturday the Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues held a consultation meeting with villagers at a […]
Residents of Kwakwani, Region Ten sub district two were reassured on Friday that they are not being overlooked in Guyana’s ongoing construction boom, with 24 critical roads slated for upgrades under the Ministry of Public Works’ miscellaneous programme. This initiative is designed to engage small contractors from communities, fostering inclusive development across the country. As […]
The National Defence Institute (NDI), a visionary initiative established under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali, successfully executed its inaugural CEO Cybersecurity Workshop. The event brought together leaders from Guyana’s critical infrastructure sectors to address the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in the world’s fastest-growing economy. Opening the workshop, NDI Director Dr. […]
Many of the popular locations that were considered ‘hot spots’ for heaps of garbage have been reduced in the country, especially in the capital city of Georgetown. This is a result of the frequent National Clean-up Exercises that were formed and continue to be led by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. On Saturday the […]
Over $70 billion has been invested in the development of Guyana’s hinterland regions since the return of the PPP/C Administration in 2020. This was revealed by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, during a leadership training session for Amerindian village councils earlier […]