New four-lane highway for Essequibo Coast- President Ali announces
The Essequibo Coast main thoroughfare will be upgraded to a four-lane highway as part of the government’s ongoing infrastructure development in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Wednesday while commissioning the new $447 million Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority building. He said the highway’s design will be finalised before […]Guyana Hosts First IDRL Tabletop Exercise to Strengthen Disaster Response
On March 25, 2025, The Civil Defence Commission launched the first International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) tabletop exercise, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness and response in the Caribbean. The three-day exercise, taking place in Georgetown, is being conducted by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in collaboration with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management […]$447M Deeds, Commercial Registries Authority building opens in Suddie
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned a $447 million Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority building at Suddie in Region Two on Wednesday. The modern edifice is the first dedicated building in Guyana to fully house the operations of the Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority. The three-storey structure features a residential facility for the authority’s manager, […]New boilers valued $210M installed at GPHC to boost infection control efforts
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has acquired three new boiler systems valued at approximately $210 million. These systems are essential for sterilisation. It produces high-pressure steam to kill microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi on medical equipment and instruments. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony commissioned the machines on Wednesday. He commended the […]Min Mustapha pledges support for Zeeburg fisherfolk
During a community outreach to Zeeburg along the West Coast of Demerara on Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Hon Zulfikar Mustapha said that additional infrastructural works will be executed to further enhance the landing site in the area. He told residents that the works formed part of an ongoing landing site and wharf enhancement programme that President […]Minister of Education Commissions US$1.9M Hopetown Practical Instructional Centre
The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, on Tuesday officially commissioned the US$1.9 million Hopetown Practical Instructional Centre at Mahaica-Berbice, Region 5. This state-of-the-art facility was implemented under the Ministry of Education’s Guyana Skills Development and Employability Project. The commissioning of this facility marks a significant achievement in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize and […]Guyana, Hess Corporation, Mount Sinai ink US$125M MoU to extend National Healthcare Initiative
The Government of Guyana, Hess Corporation, and Mount Sinai Health System have signed a landmark US$125 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend the National Healthcare Initiative for five years. This partnership aims to transform Guyana’s public healthcare system into a world-class service by 2030. It will ensure that high-quality care is available to all […]MOE continues to push for universal access to TVET
-commissions US$1.9M TVET facility in Region Five Guyana is advancing towards universal access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as the Ministry of Education expands its infrastructure to support skills development. A US$1.9 million Practical Institute was commissioned in Hopetown, Region Five on Tuesday, bringing the ministry closer to ensuring citizens gain valuable […]Gov’t tightening regulations on speedboat safety, fare hikes
The Ministry of Public Works’ Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is tightening regulations for speedboat operations along the Parika-Supenaam route due to concerns over unauthorised fare increases, safety, and hygiene. During a meeting with speedboat operators last Friday, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill warned that non-compliance would not be tolerated. He highlighted that around […]