A $5 billion infrastructure revolution is set to sweep across the hinterland regions, promising a transformative makeover to benefit residents in Regions One, Seven, Eight, and Nine. These initiatives promise improved connectivity and transportation networks across these regions. The rehabilitation and construction projects encompass various critical areas, including: Kwebanna to Kumaka (Phase 1) which will […]
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn, in his address to new graduate firefighters at the Leonora Training Centre on Monday, announced plans to collaborate with regional and international bodies to unlock the full potential of the Guyana Fire Service. Minister Benn acknowledged the progress made by the Fire Service, drawing from valuable lessons learned. However, he […]
The sum of $24 million was on Tuesday approved by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply to enhance the response capacity of the Guyana Fire Service. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn said that the funds are for the procurement of several assets, such as an aerodrome firefighting unit and other machinery to promote greater efficiency […]
A preliminary report of the Census 2022 is expected to be made available to the government by the second quarter of 2024. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh provided the update at the 70th sitting of the National Assembly on Tuesday, at the Arthur Chung Conference […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has commended the ruling handed down by the Court of Appeal in the election petition case filed by the APNU+AFC. Speaking during an interview on Monday, the Attorney General said the opposition continues to clutch at straws to support its baseless claims of being […]
Significant development is underway at Matthews Ridge, Region One as the community received a boost in health, education, and youth and sports development. A new ambulance and a minibus were officially handed over to the community by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, during an outreach at the Community Centre Ground Saturday last. During […]
With the aim of broadening the scope of Guyana’s aquaculture sector nationwide, a state-of-the-art $90 million aquaculture farm, and an on-site processing facility will be constructed in Borlam, Corentyne, Berbice. This undertaking will significantly add to the plethora of measures being implemented in the country to position Guyana as a leader in food security even […]
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has now been boosted with 74 new firefighters after completing a rigorous 11-week training course at the Leonora Training Centre, West Coast Demerara. The firemen and women who hail from Regions Two to Ten were charged to serve with distinction during a simple graduation ceremony on Monday. Minister of Home […]
As the government aims to integrate technology to enhance the capabilities of the legal system and to upgrade Guyana’s legislative framework, work is underway to implement a case management filing system to link several agencies and their processes. This is according to Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, who said […]
More than 4,000 toys were distributed to children across Region Six as part of the government’s Christmas drive to bring cheer to children during the festive season. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha led the distribution exercise on Sunday in communities including Canefield Canje, Chesney, Port Mourant, Whim, Bloomfield, Mibicuri, Number 63, Crabwood Creek, Cromarty, Courtland, […]