– says ministry will intervene to alleviate some challenges Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag on Friday again called on the Georgetown Mayor and City Council to upkeep its responsibility to maintain the drainage infrastructure and environment of the capital city. Minister Parag made these remarks during a walkabout at the Stabroek […]
– focusing on long-term climate adaptation – Dr Jagdeo In response to the frequent wildfires and other effects of the prolonged dry season, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, stated that the government is investing in long- and short-term solutions. During his weekly press conference, the GS acknowledged the impact that […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has once again highlighted that the preservation of the forest is integral to building sustainable development for many countries, as the Amazon Basin is the key to the existence of humanity globally. The rainforest which is located in the Amazon basin is known as the ‘lungs of the world’ and […]
Acknowledging the disruptive impact of the recurrent power outages, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, assured Guyanese that the government is determined to address the country’s electricity problems. Speaking at his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo said that Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is grappling with […]– in light of Venezuela’s recent actions The government will maintain its vigilance as the Venezuelan administration attempts to enact the results of a recent referendum claiming two-thirds of Guyanese territory – the Essequibo region. General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during a press conference on Thursday made it clear […]
The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government has delivered on over 90 per cent of its 2020-2025 manifesto already, and the swearing-in of the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) marks the delivery of yet another promise made to the Guyanese people, according to PPP General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. Speaking during a news conference on Thursday […]
An Emergency Shelter has been activated in the Timehri community last evening to house a number of families who have been impacted by the raging wildfires in that area. Five (5) families, a total of 28 persons inclusive of children and the elderly, from the Santa Aratack village have been relocated to the shelter which […]
His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday engaged several employees at the Blairmont Sugar Estate in Region Five to address their concerns about the factory’s operations, which are currently affected by the prolonged dry weather. The workers had sought the president’s intervention, as the current situation was affecting their livelihoods. President Ali reassured that […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday met with fisherfolk at Rosignol, Mahaica-Berbice (Region Five) to address pressing issues they are facing. During the meeting, President Ali expressed the government’s commitment to alleviating challenges and enhancing opportunities for the fisherfolk, emphasising a collective approach to finding solutions. Key concerns raised by the Rosignol Fishermen Cooperative […]
– says immediate relief will be provided to 120 residents About 120 residents, 33 households, of Fort Island, along the Essequibo River in Region Three will be provided with a reliable supply of potable water, as the hand-pump well will be upgraded with a photovoltaic system. Like some other communities, residents there heavily rely on […]