The Ministry of Public Works is working assiduously to ease the frustration being experienced by residents of East and West Ruimveldt, Georgetown as it pertains to the Cemetery Road Project. The project is currently being executed by Avinash Construction and Metal Works, which has failed several times to make progress on the road. The contractor […]
A fortified river defence structure is being constructed along the Wismar shore to the tune of $95.7 million to absorb the impact of waves on the natural and built environment. The project spans some 175 meters in length and is slated to be completed by mid-August. This is according to Minister of Public Works, Bishop […]
–visits Campbelltown, Princeville Villages Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai and a team met with leaders, and residents from Campbelltown and its satellite village, Princeville in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) on Friday. During the meeting, Minister Sukhai re emphasised the need for prudent management of financial resources to ensure the government’s support aligns with the aspirations […]
Contractor: International Import & Supplies Contract Sum: G$397, 552, 625 Commencement Date: 23-March-2023 Completion Date: 14-April-2024 Surface Type: Single Bituminous Surface Treatment Works on the Rehabilitation of Paruima Airstrip were completed on April 14, 2024, and the project site handed over to the Ministry of Public Works on April 15. MoPW’s representatives along with the […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips commended the efforts of the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator to Guyana, Yeșim Oruç, for solidifying the robust relationship with the UN agencies and initiatives which have been instrumental in ensuring Guyana achieves its developmental objectives. Prime Minister Phillips made the remarks at Oruç’s farewell ceremony at the World […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water on Friday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Home Affairs for the Guyana Prison Service to produce 500,000 concrete blocks for the development of Silica City, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The production of the blocks will commence soon at the Lusignan Prison East Coast of […]
Residents of Vriesland, West Bank Demerara have expressed their satisfaction with the government’s urgent decision to repair their road. During an inspection on Friday, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill appointed Diamond Construction based within the community to execute the works. This swift action will alleviate the issues being faced by residents since the […]
About 121 agriculture graduates from the University of Guyana (UG) and the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) will soon gain practical experience, and the opportunity to earn an income, through their involvement in national agriculture projects under the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP). President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday met with the graduates […]
The Ministry of Health on Friday partnered with a local group known as Stride592 to launch a new project called ‘Strengthening Our Cardiovascular Advocacy’(SOCA), at the Windjammer Hotel in Kitty, Georgetown. Established some 14 months ago, Stride592 is a movement created to encourage people to exercise and improve their lives. The SOCA project, launched under […]
After announcing that stringent penalties will be enforced for the smuggling of gold out of Guyana, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has highlighted that these efforts are bearing fruit. Dr Jagdeo made these remarks during his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday. Recently, three Chinese nationals, two […]