The government’s commitment to transforming the country’s infrastructure and enhancing the lives of its citizens is evident in ongoing efforts to improve accessibility for residents of Annandale, East Coast Demerara. The Department of Public Information (DPI) visited several villages within the Mon Repos/La Reconnaissance Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) on Monday to examine the progress of […]
The Lamaha Street expansion project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Vlissengen Road and Middleton Street in Georgetown, is facing setbacks due to delayed infrastructural works. The Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, revealed that unresolved issues between the contractor and Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) are the primary cause of the stalled progression of the […]
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, stressed the need for collective action as he called on nations to harness the power of partnerships to safeguard the Guiana Shield eco-region. “The power of partnerships must always be emphasised in cross-national interests; we must seek to harness the power of collective action to address the […]
In a move to assist homeowners in upgrading their living standard, some 32 more households in Laing Avenue, Georgetown, received vouchers valued $250,000 each Monday afternoon. Each recipient also received an extra $100,000 to cover labour expenses. The vouchers were distributed by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, during a simple handing-over ceremony at […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips Monday highlighted the importance of safeguarding the Guiana Shield at the opening ceremony of the third Guiana Shield Strategic Dialogue, at the Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown. The Guiana Shield, encompassing Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuela, and parts of Colombia and Brazil, is a vital eco-region critical to combating […]
─ Hydronie Market near completion Major rehabilitation efforts have resumed on the state-of-the-art Parika Market in Region Three, to restore normalcy to the lives of vendors, providing them with a safer environment to conduct their trade. Works on the Parika Market resumed just a week ago after a brief pause by the contractors. Regional […]
─ on track for 100 per cent potable water coverage Potarinau Village in South Rupununi, Region Nine, continues to benefit from government interventions aimed at improving access to potable water for hundreds of residents. During a recent two-day outreach to the region over the weekend, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues […]
The construction of the four-lane highway from Diamond to Craig on the East Bank of Demerara is set to be completed by the end of this year, offering much-needed relief from traffic congestion for commuters and residents alike. This is according to Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, during a recent interview with the […]
– Residents satisfied with work Repaving works on the $96 million Naamryck Backdam Road in Parika, Region Three have been completed, meeting both the standards of the Ministry of Public Works and residents. The project commenced following comprehensive inspections led by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill after numerous complaints from residents regarding the […]
The government will be constructing the first 100 young professional homes at Palmyra in Region Six within two months. The area is ready for the construction process to begin after many infrastructure upgrades were done to make it easier for workers and even heavy machinery to access. Houses being built at Palmyra ─ both the […]