—National Road Safety Month 2024 launched The government has set a significant target to reduce road fatalities to just 53 deaths per year by 2030, aiming to enhance road safety in Guyana. This was according to Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn during the launch of National Road Safety Month on Monday in Region Three, […]
Toka, an Amerindian community nestled in the North Rupununi Wetlands of Region Nine, is experiencing unprecedented growth in the tourism sector with tremendous support from the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA). Toshao Micah Davis recently highlighted the valuable assistance provided by the GTA in an interview with the agency on Sunday. “Firstly, we have gained a lot […]
A total of 123 participants gathered at the Linden Car Park, located opposite the Region 10 RDC office, on the 5th of November to engage with the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) during a Public Open Day event. The event aimed to engage with attendees, answer questions, address queries, and provide guidance on challenges related to […]
The community of Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, Region Three is set to receive support to tackle its longstanding drainage and irrigation issues. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar made this commitment during a community outreach on Monday. He was responding to residents’ concerns over recurrent flooding and infrastructure. The minister noted that […]
Persons currently vending along Dennis Street in Sophia, Greater Georgetown will soon be properly accommodated in an organised market setting. On Monday, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, met with the vendors to discuss the way […]
The government will soon open a permanent Deeds and Commercial Registry Authority (DCRA) office in Bartica, Region Seven to ensure residents access essential services locally rather than travelling to Georgetown or other regions. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, made the announcement on Monday while engaging several residents at the […]
Thousands of residents in Mahdia, Region Eight will benefit from improved road networks, as $600 million has been earmarked for infrastructural development there. The road works entail rehabilitating the Mahdia Main Access Road at an engineer estimate of $136 million, while over $21 million will be spent to upgrade the Mahdia Airstrip Housing Scheme Road […]
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has significantly strengthened its firefighting capabilities with cutting-edge machinery through substantial government investments. Among the latest additions is the Bronto Skylift, a state-of-the-art firefighting apparatus capable of reaching heights up to 120 feet, making it the first of its kind in the Caribbean. This advanced equipment was recently deployed to […]
As the busy holiday and Christmas shopping period approach, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) takes the opportunity to remind consumers to ensure that they receive value for money by being vigilant and asserting their consumer rights in keeping with the Consumer Affairs Act, (CAA) No. 13 of 2011. Suppliers are also reminded to […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit recently conducted a sensitization awareness session with 25 police officers from the Brickdam Police Station. This initiative, themed “Bridging the Gap,” aimed to enhance the understanding and response of law enforcement officers to cases of domestic abuse. The session covered […]