Two dozen small contractors from Kawkwani in Region Ten have been awarded fixed-rate contracts to construct concrete roads in their community. This initiative, aimed at community-driven development and empowering local contractors, is nothing new to the sub-district. Last November, 16 residents were selected to execute road works of a similar nature. Some of the 24 […]
– Commissioner Hicken highlights 88 per cent drop in serious crime and calls for public partnership as Safeguarding Our Nation Episode 2 premieres July 1st As the Guyana Police Force prepares to celebrate its 185th Anniversary tomorrow, July 1st, Safeguarding Our Nation announces the premiere of its second episode, featuring Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken […]
Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, recently announced that if the party is elected to serve for another term, the government will provide support to Guyanese to aid in building their homes, making access to home ownership much easier. He told reporters at Freedom House on Thursday […]
A second ferry will begin servicing the Parika to Supenaam Essequibo route by September, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Saturday. President Ali made the announcement while addressing thousands of people attending the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) mega concert at the Anna Regina car park. The contract for the new ferry has already been […]
– Each of the 4 stadiums to cost less than D’Urban Park project – All within budget The President Irfaan Ali-led PPP/C Government in its mission to rapidly develop Guyana decided as part of an integrated and comprehensive vision that it would build and/or complete five (5) stadiums, a record for any country in the […]
The government’s substantial investments in the education sector, along with its initiatives and policies, have benefitted students from both public and private schools. Upon its return to office in 2020, the PPP/C government restored and substantially increased the “Because We Care” cash grant, benefitting thousands of students nationwide. Notably, in 2021, students from the private […]
Farmers from the Conservancy Dam at Canal Number Two in Region Three will soon benefit from drainage improvements, which will improve irrigation and boost agricultural production. Planting materials and fertilisers will also be provided to approximately 40 farmers residing in the area. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the commitment on Saturday during a meeting […]
As the election season heats up, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has drawn a sharp contrast between the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) and its political rivals, declaring that while others are busy campaigning on promises, the government is already delivering transformative development across Guyana. Speaking at a fundraising event held at the Arthur Chung […]
Guyana will no longer be the “best kept secret” of South America, according to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Speaking at the commissioning of the King’s Hotel and Residences in Georgetown on Friday, President Ali said the nation is now poised to emerge as a dynamic new frontier for global tourism. He stated that Guyana […]
Informal settlers at Ruby Backdam, East Bank Essequibo, are being actively engaged as part of the Government of Guyana’s ongoing efforts to transition them into safer, more sustainable housing through its structured relocation and resettlement programme. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin D Croal, and Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Hon. Deodat […]