In response to mounting concerns about the MV MA Lisha, which serves the Georgetown to North West District route, the government has pledged swift action to address passenger complaints and improve service quality. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill visited the Kingston Goods Wharf on Tuesday to speak directly with passengers about their concerns. He […]
The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has distributed approximately $4 billion in grants over the past four years to advance community development in Region One. These funds, which include the Presidential Grant, Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) Fund, and Economic Investment Fund, have supported various projects aimed at strengthening village economies. Communities such as Arakaka, Eclipse […]
Following a powerful wind storm that ravished 17 homes, the government, through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), deployed an assessment team on Monday. The team was led by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai along with officials from the CDC. According to the Region Nine Regional Democratic Council (RDC), […]
– scheduled for completion early next year The state-of-the-art regional hospital at Enmore along the East Coast Demerara can create employment for almost 1,000 persons when completed. This is according to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during an inspection of the project on Monday. “For this facility, [we will need] more than 1,000 staff to […]
The Government welcomes the contributions of various diaspora groups to assist in building and moving the economy rapidly along the right developmental trajectory. These were the sentiments expressed by Consul General of Guyana in New York, HE Ambassador Michael Brotherson while speaking at the commemorative service of the Bishops’ High School New York Tri-State Chapter […]
The contractors working on the modern Maternal and Paediatric hospital at Ogle, East Coast Demerara have been urged to expedite works on the project to ensure it is completed by mid-2025. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali gave the directive on Monday during an inspection of ongoing works. He expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of works, […]
Guyana has secured US$22 million to strengthen its healthcare research capabilities, a critical step towards advancing patient treatment outcomes. The funding includes a US$15 million grant from the Pandemic Fund, facilitated by the World Bank in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), with an additional US$7 million in co-funding from the World Bank. The […]
Kaibarupai, Tusseneng, Karisparu, and Muruwa are among the communities in Region Eight that will benefit from the construction of new houses under the government’s Hinterland Housing Programme. Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal made the disclosure during a recent outreach in the Potaro-Siparuni region. The initiative will enhance the quality of life for many vulnerable […]
A wave of opportunities has been unlocked for some 1200 residents ofKangaruma, Tassarene, and Isseneru in Region Seven as they are now accessing high-speed internet connectivity. With this new development, residents are able to browse the internet to access government services and attend online classes. More persons are pursuing their tertiary education remotely through the […]
The government plans to expand the facilities at the Eugene F Correia International Airport (Ogle Airport) to accommodate the massive development underway in Guyana’s aviation and tourism sectors. The airport is already blossoming into a major travel hub, accommodating more than 200 landings per day. This is according to the Minister of Public Works, Bishop […]