More than $18 million in projects was on Wednesday commissioned in the village of Aishalton, Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine, by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai. The construction of these projects was supported by the Presidential Grant initiative and other financial support from the government through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. Minister Sukhai officially […]
– development of water treatment systems ongoing Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing water service by 2025, noting that significant investment is being made to ensure Guyanese have access to treated water on a 24-hour basis. Minister Croal made this disclosure on Wednesday during an inspection of water […]
More children residing in remote villages nestled in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight received early Christmas gifts as part of the government’s annual toy distribution drive. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, continued with the toy distribution drive on Sunday last, after providing several children at Itabac and Kanapang with early Christmas gifts on Saturday. […]
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai handed over cheques worth $1 million each to eight villages in Region Eight to boost athletic facilities and promote local sports. The villages that received the cheques were Kato, Chiung Mouth, Bamboo Creek, Kamana, Waipa, Sandhill, Tuseneng, and Campbelltown. The ceremony took place during the final matches of the […]
–Sponsored by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs The Region Eight Championship Cup was an exciting sporting event that concluded on Monday with male and female football athletes from Kanapang emerging victorious in the thrilling three-day tournament held at the Kato Sports Ground. This was the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ first-ever Region Eight Championship Cup with […]
The Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Tuesday approved some $31.7 million to purchase new furniture and equipment for the Arthurville and Zeelugt Primary schools in Region Three. The money is part of the $24 billion in supplementary funding which was approved by the National Assembly. Responding to a question posed by Opposition Member of Parliament, […]
Guyana’s health sector will continue to see massive expansion with the injection of additional funds to transform infrastructure to enhance the delivery of services, as the National Assembly on Tuesday approved an additional $3.6 billion. This sum will help to further aid in the expansion of modern healthcare infrastructure throughout Guyana, primarily the construction of […]
Guyana’s economic transformation drive gains momentum with the National Assembly’s approval of $1.8 billion in additional funds for government ministries. This boost, channelled through the Contingency Fund, aims to strengthen operations across various sectors and improve the lives of citizens. Among the beneficiaries are key ministries such as Foreign Affairs, Home Affairs, Agriculture, and Education. […]
The Heroes Highway, a four-lane artery stretching from Eccles to Great Diamond, is already transforming commute for East Bank and other residents. The DPI on Tuesday caught up with Neville Lyttle, a motorcyclist who used to spend hours navigating rush hour. Now, on the Heroes Highway, his journey is a breeze. “Well, it’s very beneficial […]
The government has once again issued a stern warning against unauthorised increases in transport fares. Public Works minister, Bishop Juan Edghill has called on citizens to report any instances of overcharging, and these will be swiftly addressed by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), and the ministry. He gave the assurance on Tuesday at the Arthur […]