The community of Warapoka in Region One will soon benefit from the construction of 10 elevated, timber houses, through government’s Hinterland Housing Programme. This project addresses the housing needs of vulnerable communities. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal made the disclosure during the distribution of a quantity of solar panels at Warapoka Guesthouse, Sunday […]
-As Hinterland Housing Programme continues to transform lives Ten families of Kokerite Village in Region One, will no longer have to worry about being flooded out along the river bank, as they are now being comfortably accommodated in their new elevated houses. The beneficiaries received the keys to their homes during a simple ceremony, on […]
– $500M expended to provide over 8,700 solar panels in region On Saturday, 473 more households in hinterland communities in Region One gained improved access to electricity through the government’s Solar Home Systems Project. The distribution of the solar systems took place in several villages, including Kariako Village (113 systems), Kokerite (33 systems), Chinese Landing […]
Casa De Frances is translated the ‘French House.’ This Bed and Breakfast (B&B) facility is located at 483 Plantation Farm, East Bank Demerara (EBD). It was officially opened in 2020 and was certified by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) this year, under the Bed and Breakfast Certification Programme. Casa De Frances takes centre […]
Noting that the Saudi Arabia-CARICOM Summit was a resounding success, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said Guyana is now leading discussions for the building of a multi-million-dollar facility to improve CARICOM’s agriculture industry. The head of state made this disclosure during a press conference on Saturday, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), as he […]
The Guyana Office for Investment’s export promotion department has over the last 10 months embarked on a robust marketing campaign to promote Guyana’s products internationally With the main focus on creating opportunities for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs), the agency has engaged over 50 manufacturers in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, and Ten in […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has urged Guyanese to rely on official releases from the government and state entities regarding any information concerning the Guyana/Venezuela border controversy. Speaking at a press conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Saturday, President Ali highlighted the harmful effects of sensational posting. The head of state’s assurance comes […]
A 13-member delegation from the United States of America recently arrived in Guyana for a ‘fact-finding mission’, seeking to investigate claims of discrimination, and President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated the government’s position that this delegation has been influenced by the baseless narratives being peddled by the Opposition. President Ali said the Chairman of […]
Guyana has endorsed the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Declaration on Children, Youths, and Climate Action, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to building a sustainable future for its younger generations. This decision coincides with the country’s commemoration of World Children’s Day under the theme: Investing in our future means investing in our children through climate action. […]
Some 500 projects are being implemented in indigenous communities funded through the US$37.5 million REDD+ carbon credits programme. The government has expressed assurances that transparency is an integral pillar in the implementation of the programme. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo made the assurance during a briefing session on Friday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre […]