The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Wednesday presented bursary awards totalling $1.4 million to 32 children who excelled in this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Several top performers also received additional prizes during the ceremony. The recipients are the children of the company’s employees. The award ceremony, held at the GWI’s head office on […]
– Reaffirms Guyana’s strong commitment to environmental preservation As Guyana rapidly develops its oil and gas resources, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has emphasised his nation’s commitment to a balanced developmental approach anchored by its comprehensive Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030. Guyana’s president says his country’s story should not only be about oil and gas […]
Multilateralism is at a Crossroads Madam President, Excellencies If it is, we all agree on ending wars; If it is, we all agree that the Security Council requires reform; If it is, we all agree that the international financial system is unfair and unjust to the developing world, and If it is we all believe […]
Progress is underway on the $400 million upgrade of the Cotton Tree water treatment plant in Region Five, with approximately 80 per cent of the project now completed. The treatment plant will supply treated water to some 15,000 residents between Number Six Village to Ithaca, Region Five. During an inspection of the facility on Tuesday, […]
Applications from individuals seeking homes in Silica City, located in Kuru Kururu along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, have been sent to various banks for pre-qualification loans. On Tuesday Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, explained that only the banks can determine applicants’ eligibility for these houses. The minister provided the update during an inspection of […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), is on track to build 700 young professional homes at the new La Bonne Intention (LBI) Housing Scheme, along the East Coast of Demerara. Over 300 homes are nearing completion, with some at different stages due to contractor variations, and several […]
The government is set to resume international adoptions within a week. In compliance with the Hague Convention, the government has taken steps to ensure the process is handled smoothly and judiciously. The announcement was made by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, during an outreach at the Canefield Health Centre in […]
A $130 million water well is being drilled at La Bonne Intention (LBI) new housing development on the East Coast of Demerara, to supply adequate water to the residents there. On Tuesday, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, along with a team from Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) inspected the well site, which is expected […]
– injecting $13.9M into local economy Sixty-two more residents from Region Five can now commence construction on their dream homes as they receive their steel and cement vouchers, injecting $13.9 million into the region’s economy. The vouchers, worth $225,000 each, were presented by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues alongside Member […]
Twenty-six households from Shieldstown, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), are set to receive their land titles for properties they have been occupying for over two decades, bringing long-awaited relief to the community. The announcement was made by the Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, during a community meeting in the area on Tuesday. […]