─ More to be procured ─ Other communities to get solar lights Within the next two weeks 95 streetlights will be distributed to several communities on Wakenaam Island. The lights will be supplied by the government in the hope that they will significantly improve the wellbeing and security of residents while boosting local businesses and […]
Several issues affecting residents of Goed Fortuin and De Kinderen in Region Three will soon be addressed. On Monday, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, engaged residents of both communities and listened while they voiced their concerns. Goed Fortuin residents complained about an increase in littering, unsanitary garbage disposal and […]
The National Public Health Reference Laboratory (NPHRL) was officially awarded the prestigious GYS 170 Certification during a ceremony at the Ministry of Health’s Conference Room. This certification underscores the laboratory’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier services to its clients, partners, and the broader community, ensuring the highest standards of service quality and reliability. In his […]
Contrary to misleading reports in the Monday, October 7th, 2024 edition of the Stabroek News, construction on the Pouderoyen pump station is advancing. This is according to a recent report issued by the consultant overlooking the project. According to the report, construction of the $981.2 million pump station which commenced in January 2024, is on […]
-To boost soil management A state-of-the-art soil chemical services laboratory was commissioned on Monday at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. The $100 million rehabilitated facility consists of cutting-edge technological equipment to revitalise soil management and improve crop yield within the country. The initiative was funded by the […]
Since taking office in 2020, the PPP/C Administration has implemented various initiatives to mitigate the impact of rising global food prices on Guyanese households. A recent Bank of Guyana Report indicated that food prices have increased by 3.2 per cent in the first half of 2024 due to a number of factors that cannot be considered […]
The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday launched the Agriculture Information System (AIS) to gather, analyse, and disseminate agricultural data in real-time. When fully operational, the new system will allow farmers, extension officers, and media personnel to access real-time information on agriculture, enhancing their ability to respond quickly and effectively. It will serve as a centralised […]
—Additional 30 roads to be awarded Thousands of residents across La Parfaite Harmonie, Onderneeming, Westminster, Recht door Zee, and Lust-en-Rust in Region Three have been assured that all roads within their communities will be completed by December. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the announcement during an inspection of ongoing roadworks in the […]
The government’s substantial $1.4 billion investment in enhancing non-traditional crop cultivation has led to a 10 per cent increase in ‘other crop’ production during the first half of 2024. Other crop production refers to the cultivation of crops that are not classified under the major or staple crop categories, such as rice, corn, or wheat. […]
Sixty-five residents of Region Nine are now skilled in welding and fabrication, heavy-duty equipment operation, commercial food preparation, small engine repairs, and electrical installation. Thanks to the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), they joined the 20 Region Nine residents who graduated a week ago. Forty-five persons of the latest batch are from Lethem while the […]