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Remodelling process for Parika Stelling underway – Min Singh

The government plans to remodel the Parika Stelling to improve the parking arrangements for vehicles and vessels. This remodelling of the Stelling will result in a safer and more structured dispatch of speedboats utilising the Essequibo and Demerara routes. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr […]

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Masterplan for $6b homestead programme for single mothers completed

-Project to commence soon The master plan for the $6 billion homestead programme along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway has been completed, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Monday. According to the head of state’s official social media page, the master plan was unveiled at a meeting with several government ministers, technical officials, and representatives from […]

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About 2,000 house lots, over 1,500 titles distributed at building expo

Close to 2,000 families from Regions Three and Four are now on their journey towards homeownership, after receiving their house lots at the Ministry of Housing and Water- Central, Housing and Planning Authority’s (CHPA) ‘Dream Realised’ housing drive, at the International Building Exposition 2024.  The recipients were allocated lands at Wales Phase Two housing development […]

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Youth parliament inspires leaders for a brighter future – Min McCoy

The 9th Annual Youth Parliament commenced on Monday, with the Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, highlighting its critical role in urging youths to lead and shape a brighter future. Eighty-four participants, 34 from the junior category and 45 from the senior category, are partaking in this […]

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Timehri youth summer camp packed with meaningful life lessons

The launch of the youth summer camp on Monday promises to enhance the valuable social and emotional skills of young people living in Timehri and Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara. The camp is being held at the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) building over the next five days. At the opening ceremony, Minister within the Office of […]

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Sophia youths benefitting from summer camp to develop courtesy skills

Youths from North Sophia in Greater Georgetown are participating in the government’s summer camp, focused on developing their skills and values. Over the next five days, the children will be exposed to various sessions including management, cybercrime, and information technology. The camp, which falls under the Social-Emotional Support Initiative (SESI), is being facilitated through the […]

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Guyana leaps towards modern legal landscape

By: Kesi Henry Guyana’s legislative landscape is a critical element of the country’s socioeconomic infrastructure. To this end, the government has been working to modernise and improve the legal system to address the challenges of a rapidly developing nation. This effort sees a comprehensive array of interventions, which include the expansion, and enhancement of court […]

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Over $400m in projects to be undertaken in North Pakaraimas villages

The government is investing more than $400 million in various projects across villages in the North Pakaraimas sub-district, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) as part of efforts to improve the livelihoods of the first people. These funds, provided by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, under its capital expenditure, will support initiatives in art and craft, tourism, money-making […]

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Tourism, an opportunity for financial empowerment for Region Two

The Essequibo coast, known for its breathtaking landscapes could become a major tourism destination, bringing financial empowerment to the residents in Region Two. This vision was strongly endorsed by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, during her recent outreach in the region. While there, Minister Walrond engaged key tourism stakeholders, including the Amerindian […]

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