Guyana is set to receive an emergency power ship scheduled to depart from Cuba tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17th, and arrive within 15 days to address the recent surge in blackouts. Once operational, this vessel will inject approximately 36 megawatts of electricity into the national grid, offering much-needed relief. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, […]
The three contractors working on the Cheddi Jagan International Airport’s Expansion Project have been urged to get the work done promptly, and in keeping with contractual obligations. During a visit to the ongoing project on Monday, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, inspected: (1) the replacement of the Asphaltic Concrete Pavement with Rigid […]
23rd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Item 4: Discussion on the Six Mandated Areas of the Permanent Forum (Economic and Social Development, Culture, Environment, Education And Human Rights), with reference to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development. 15 April […]
The Belle Vue Bridge project in Region Three, with a budget of $78.4 million, remains incomplete, posing the risk of liquidated damages for the contractor due to extended setbacks. During a site visit of the project led by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, on Friday, it was uncovered that delays are as a […]
The Local Content Summit returns for its second edition tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, Kingston Georgetown, with an exciting lineup of speakers. The one-day event will bring together policymakers, industry experts, operators, sub-contractors, vendors, the local private sector, and other key stakeholders. It is a collaboration between MBW […]
Faced with recurrent power outages that disrupt Guyanese lives, the government is redoubling its efforts to implement a comprehensive plan for immediate and long-term solutions to the country’s electricity problems. The nation’s power grid has faced strain due to technical skill shortages, rising demand, and ageing infrastructure, leading to disruptions. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has […]
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), continues to spearhead efforts to enhance education in Guyana’s Region 9. A team comprising officers from the Ministry of Education and representatives from the IDB conducted a visit to Region Nine from April 9-11, 2024. The Ministry was represented by Deputy Chief Education […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is proud to announce the fourth edition of WE LIFT (Women Empowerment – Leading, Innovating, Flourishing Together), a dynamic event aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and advancing gender equality. Taking place on April 20th and 21st at the National Aquatic Centre, WE LIFT 4 promises to be […]
On Saturday, April 13th, the Orthopaedics Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) undertook a significant initiative to alleviate the burden on patients awaiting joint replacement surgeries. The surgeries were performed on patients who had been patiently waiting for their turn on the hospital’s surgical waitlist. With the Orthopaedics Department working diligently to address […]
