A number of creative talents were showcased by students during the final day of the National Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) Fair 2023 on Wednesday, at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), Turkeyen. The three-day fair which started April 3 has since been a medium through which additional knowledge was shared between […]
The Office of the Prime Minister – Department of Public Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in collaboration with community leaders of Sophia are hosting a free kite-making workshop for children in North and South Sophia. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy and Minister of Human Services and […]
The central government has assumed responsibility for the rehabilitation of the Kitty Market after the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) continues to neglect its responsibilities. In fact, the enhancement of the Albouystown, East Ruimveldt, Stabroek, and Bourda Markets will now be undertaken by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development. Minister, Nigel Dharamlall made […]
The East Coast of Demerara is set to experience significant development in the coming months, with plans to allocate 3,000 lots for new housing and infrastructure works to support the growth. Some 1,500 house lots have already been allocated in the communities of Lusignan and Good Hope during the ‘Dream Realised’ housing drive held at […]
─ tapping into opportunities in manufacturing sector Mainstay/Whyaka, Region Two, is one of the communities taking advantage of the new opportunities in the manufacturing sector, and will be embarking on a water purification facility to launch its Lokono Aiyawbo brand [the Arawaks People’s Water]. The water purification facility will lead to the further enhancement of […]
– intends to tap into wider food market – Residents receive training from NAREI Following a series of technical training from the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), residents of Mainstay/Whyaka, Region Two are aggressively pursuing the use of agriculture technology to increase production and eventually tap into the wider food market. Minister of […]
The community of Agricola, East Bank Demerara, is set to benefit from drainage works set to commence there next week. Several drains and alleyways have already been identified for clearing, to kick-start the clean-up campaign. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar on Tuesday consulted with residents, bringing them up to date with […]
The government through the Ministry of Housing and Water continues to make critical investments to increase access to potable water in Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine. A total of $1.4 billion will be expended this year to increase access in these hinterland communities. Specifically in Region One (Barima-Waini), approximately 17 new wells will be […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water has issued a stern warning to persons pretending to be officers and conducting business on behalf of the ministry’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA). Speaking at the ‘Dream Realised’ outreach at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Tuesday, Minister, Collin Croal said although some of the matters […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) on Tuesday allocated approximately 1,500 house lots in the communities of Lusignan and Good Hope along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). The Department of Public Information (DPI) spoke with several of the beneficiaries at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) who have […]