Residents and farmers of Bath/Referendum, West Coast Berbice, will soon benefit from the availability of pastures to further promote cattle rearing there. This was announced by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during a farmers’ meeting hosted at Teekharam’s residence, Bath/Referendum on Saturday. The minister was joined by Minister of Public Service, Sonia Parag, Regional Vice […]
-Blasts former APNU+AFC administration for lack of investment in energy sector The government, according to Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, will soon be implementing a policy that will see companies that consume large amounts of electricity being taxed, particularly during peak hours. Dr. Jagdeo made the announcement on Friday at the opening of the West […]
For the first time, farmers and youths of Region Five will now benefit from improved access to sustainable, best farming and integrated agriculture practices, with the commissioning of the research and demonstration model farm at Fort Wellington, West Coast Demerara. The model farm will further support the Ministry of Agriculture’s research and extension system. This […]
Region Three continues to witness massive infrastructure development, with the latest addition being the multimillion-dollar West Central Mall in Leonora, West Coast of Demerara. The mall, occupying 98,000 square feet of space and housing 84 businesses, was officially declared open on Friday by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and the proprietor of the establishment, the […]
Penny Lane residents recently experienced a temporary water service disruption, leading to allegations of a four-day delay in addressing the issue. However, records from Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) indicate that the service disruption began on Thursday due to damage by Surrey Paving and Aggregates to the GWI main on Aubey Barker Road, which went unreported. […]
The government’s education policy of creating a balanced and equitable opportunity to access learning is being praised by the Headteacher of St Ignatius Secondary School in Region Nine, Kenrick Lewis. Lewis expressed his gratitude for various interventions that the education ministry has since implemented in his school and all schools in Region Nine. Speaking with […]
The government commissioned a multi-million-dollar Multipurpose Hall and Village Guest House at Chenapou, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) while joining the celebrations there as Amerindian Heritage Month comes to an end. Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai on Friday joined residents to celebrate their heritage and rich indigenous culture. She was accompanied by government Member of Parliament […]
The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand today commissioned the new building for the Haslington Nursery School located in Region Four on the East Coast of Demerara. The cost to construct the new school totaled twenty-eight million, one hundred and twenty-nine thousand dollars ($28,129,000). Delivering the feature address, Minister Manickchand encouraged those parents present that […]
The roof of the City Hall building where major restoration works are currently being done is expected to be completed within two months. This is according to the Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Anand Persaud. Minister Persaud made this disclosure on Friday during a visit to the building where he […]
As the construction of the 32 bridges from Kurupukari to Lethem continues to move apace, six bridges have already been completed, the Ministry of Public Works announced on Friday. The completed bridges include those along the Small Mausiparu, Holder’s, Maipa, and Edward’s waterways. This lot was awarded to International Imports and Supplies. The other contractors […]