A new $30 million water supply system was commissioned at Micobie, Region Eight on Monday, providing 475 residents with increased access to potable water. The new system was officially commissioned by Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal alongside Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai. Constructed by Q&A Civil Works, the project involved drilling a […]
The Ministry of Public Works hereby informs members of the public that the Demerara Harbour Bridge will be closed for critical maintenance work for a duration of 4 hours: Commencing: 23:59 hrs (11:59pm) on Tuesday 29th October 2024 Ending: 04:00 hrs (4:00am) on Wednesday 30th October, 2024 This scheduled exercise is necessary to ensure that […]
– works to be completed by March 2025 President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday inspected ongoing works on Courtyard by Marriott Hotels International, which is being constructed at Timehri. The hotel is one minute away from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) entrance. When completed, it will serve as Guyana’s first major “airport hotel,” […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali underscored that recent investments in Guyana’s health sector are part of a broader strategy to establish a modern healthcare ecosystem. Speaking at the recent Concordia Annual Summit in New York, he explained that while service improvement is essential, the government envisions a healthcare model that addresses citizens’ needs at every […]
Over 60 employees from various child protection agencies and departments are participating in a two-day child labour training workshop. The exercise got underway on Monday at the Regency Suites Hotel and will focus primarily on advancing strategies and crafting more effective measures to protect children. The Ministry of Labour is partnering with the Ministry of […]
– GS Jagdeo The government is currently working on improving the Protected Areas Act, guaranteeing enhanced protection and conservation of Guyana’s natural heritage, including its forests and biodiversity. This undertaking is aligned with the comprehensive Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, of which forest and biodiversity preservation is a key component. The Protected Areas Act […]
Another 15 persons living with disabilities (PWDs) have been trained in garment construction at the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Learning Lab in Mahaica. The learning centre caters to the unique needs of each disability type, providing individuals with training tailored to their circumstances. According to the ministry, the garment construction course that […]
With concerns growing over the rising cases of child labour globally, the Ministry of Labour has been making notable progress in expanding its services to address this and other labour-related issues. Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton highlighted the ministry’s advancements on Monday during the launch of a child labour workshop, at the Regency Suites Hotel in […]
– GS Jagdeo In an unwavering commitment to transforming livelihoods, the government has earmarked $283 billion towards improving housing infrastructure across Guyana, with investments spanning 2020 to 2025. With $230 billion allocated so far, the government aims to invest another $52 billion in 2025. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, […]
Since the adoption of the United Nations’ (UN) Pact for the Future and its annexes, Guyana has made considerable headway in honouring the goals of this transformative pact. This pact along with the Declaration on Future Generations and the Global Digital Pact, aims to create a sustainable world characterised by international peace and security and […]