Close to 120 residents in Wanakai in Region One now have consistent access to clean and safe water. This is the result of a government investment of $14.1 million water distribution system, which was commissioned on Sunday. Previously, the riverine community relied solely on rainwater and a natural spring. The new system was officially […]
A new well is set to be drilled in Yarakita in Region One. The well will provide clean water 40% of the community that is currently without a reliable supply. The Guyana Water Incorporated’s (GWI) in-house team will execute the project, which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024. During a meeting on […]
Here is a detailed report from the Honourable Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud’s response to an article published in Stabroek News on the Audit Report for WIIN. Audit Report riddled with flawed conclusions, inaccuracies and omissions – Ministry of Human Services and Social Security The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security […]
Officers from the Ministry of Education were on Friday morning actively engaged in a critical Stakeholders’ Engagement at The Bishop’s High School to discuss the Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC). The event aimed to gather insights into the CCSLC curriculum and its benefits for students across the nation. The CCSLC, developed by the […]
– key achievements headlines this initiative as plans in place for Berbice Expo following the International Business Conference between Guyana and Suriname Guyana Office for Investment is playing a vital role in promoting the export of locally manufactured Guyanese products. The agency has recently expanded its services, notably establishing a “Technical Trade Department and Expanded […]
The new eight-inch well drilled at Central Arakaka in the Matarkai sub-district, Region One, will be operationalised this week to provide over 300 residents with enhanced potable water. A total of $30 million was invested to complete the project. During a community engagement at the Arakaka Village office on Saturday, Minister of Housing and Water, […]
The government’s $11.5 billion investment to upgrade 947 roads across Region Four has been welcomed, especially by the 673 small contractors awarded contracts to carry out the works. The contracts were signed at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Friday. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Sirestsi Bascom praised the government’s move […]
– VP stresses warning against procurement breaches The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government has reiterated its commitment to creating more opportunities for small contractors, while stressing the importance of adherence to procurement laws. Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo addressed contractors at the Arthur Chung Conference Center on Friday (October 11, 2024), outlining the government’s efforts […]
Sixty-three-year-old Isaac Thompson of Greenwich Park, East Bank Essequibo, was the proud recipient of a brand new two-bedroom home, courtesy of the Men on Mission. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, presented Thompson with the keys to his new home during a ceremony on Saturday. Thompson said that the new home has given him […]