Effective August 1, crossings at the Demerara Harbour Bridge, the Berbice River Bridge, and the Wismar Bridge in Region Ten will be free of cost. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Sunday while addressing a large gathering at Babu Jaan in Port Mourant, Corentyne. He believes that the significant move by the […]
The government is considering the approval of a new airstrip in Charity, Region Two, as part of its plans to enhance nationwide transportation connectivity. While the proposal to build the new airstrip was submitted by a private company, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill has made it clear that the facility must be accessible […]
-As President Ali breaks ground for modern $831.1M Campbellville Polyclinic Residents of Campbellville, Kitty, and nearby communities are set to benefit from enhanced specialised medical care as President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali turned the sod for the modern Campbellville Polyclinic on Saturday. The more than $831 million project will see the integration of the Campbellville […]
More than 300 allottees from Shieldstown Housing Scheme in Region Five on Friday signed their agreements of sale so that they can secure certificates of title. The landowners will soon be able to leverage their ownership documents as collateral at the local banks for loans to commence construction on their homes. The exercise was […]
Access to breast cancer screening services has now been expanded to women along the Essequibo Coast, following the commissioning of a modern $43 million mammogram machine at Suddie Hospital. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Friday, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony noted that the machine will help to increase access to early detection and […]
In the wake of recent discussions and inquiries from the media concerning my statements made during the community engagement at Haslington on the East Coast of Demerara, I take this opportunity to expound upon and provide absolute clarity regarding the Government of Guyana’s position on undocumented workers in our evolving labour market. Let there be […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has announced plans to have Arakaka residents construct one kilometer of concrete roads in their community. The $200 million project being spearheaded by the ministry’s Special Project Unit (SPU), is being implemented through a community driven model. With approximately 50 persons from the community set to be employed […]
Tomorrow, Guyanese will travel to Corentyne, Berbice to celebrate the life and legacy of former President, the Late Dr Cheddi Berret Jagan. Dr Jagan, who is also the founder of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), served as president from 1992 to his death in 1997.In honour of his contribution to Guyana after becoming president in […]
A new $880 million multi-purpose wharf is being constructed in Charity, Region Two to replace the current dilapidated port facility. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Friday said construction work will commence immediately. The project has been in development for several years, with heavy focus placed on community involvement, ensuring the new facility […]
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Air Corps Hangar at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport on Friday. The facility is valued at more than $231.1 million and is expected to significantly enhance the country’s national security capabilities, enabling faster medical evacuations, search and rescue […]