The government remains vigilant in monitoring the country’s drainage and irrigation systems nationwide to avoid major flooding, especially during the ongoing May-June rainy season. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, provided the update during an interview at a public engagement hosted by Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) in Liliendaal, […]
More than 200 track and field athletes recently completed a rigorous three-day evaluation to secure coveted spots in the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports’ elite training sessions for the 2028 Olympic games. Conducted by local and four US-based coaches, the evaluation targeted athletes from Regions Four, Six, and Ten, aiming to identify and nurture […]
In a matter of weeks, vendors in Corriverton, Region Six, will resume their trade in a refurbished facility, with the market’s rehabilitation project currently at 95 per cent completion. The project is being executed at $45 million. Mayor of the Corriverton Town Council, Imran Amin, speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Monday, […]
Two daily newspapers prominently carried a letter penned by Dr. Kenrick Hunte. Dr. Hunte made reference to a statement by the President, HE Dr. Irfaan Ali, who stated last week that Guyana has made progress in improving life expectancy and maternal and infant mortalities. While conceding that this is welcome news, he clearly also questioned […]
Residents of Region Three are experiencing significant improvements in healthcare services as a result of major investments made by the government in the health sector. Regional Health Officer (RHO), Erica Forte, highlighted these advancements on a recent televised programme. Forte emphasised that the investments were directed towards expanding the region’s health infrastructure and enhancing existing […]
Guyana’s tourism and hospitality industry is rapidly expanding, opening up new opportunities for diversification. First Lady Arya Ali highlighted the potential in emerging tourism sectors such as education, sports, and health tourism. She noted these are exciting avenues for expanding and diversifying the country’s products. During the annual President’s Awards Dinner & Auction of the […]
As Guyana continues to position itself as the leading food exporter in the region, construction work for the regional food hub, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway will soon commence, with an estimated cost of $625.2 million. Phase I of the facility commenced in 2023 for $187 million, while Phase II works are set to continue this […]
As part of the government’s drive to ensure engineers executing public works are held accountable, the Engineer’s Bill will soon be tabled in the National Assembly. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, made the disclosure during a workshop at the Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, on Thursday. “Very soon, I’ll be tabling in the […]
By Lorenda Cuffie The housing sector in the mining town of Linden, Region Ten, has seen exponential growth with a significant investment of $2.5 billion from 2021 to 2024, to expedite infrastructure works, construction of housing units and roads in Amelia’s Ward, Wisroc, and Plantation York. These developmental works have since paved the way for […]
The environment plays a crucial role in our wellbeing and as such Guyanese are urged to reaffirm their commitment to addressing environmental issues in the country. This was emphasised during Region Three’s Regional Democratic Council interfaith service and brunch held on Sunday to kick-start the week of activities for World Environment Day. Held in the […]