The government’s domestic violence ‘Imatter App’ is now easier to download with the development of a QR code that will be placed on banners countrywide for persons to scan. This is being done to further provide support to victims of gender-based violence while improving the nature of reporting violence in Guyana. Human Services and Social […]
Some $15 million will be made available through the 2023 National Budget for the continuation of the extension of water distribution system in Achiwib, in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine. This was announced by President, Dr Irfaan Ali who visited the village on Saturday, during his three-day outreach to the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region, […]
Communities in Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) that are currently affected by consistent rainfall and flooding have received additional flood relief supplies from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). A significant quantity of food hampers (some specifically for Mango Landing), collapsible water bottles, water purification tablets, gasoline and oil were sent via the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Air […]
Residents of Danjah Hill, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) were guaranteed that rehabilitation works on the road will be completed before Christmas. The road which is located in the township of Mahdia will span approximately 350 metres in rigid pavement concrete to the tune of $60,527,468. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill said the infrastructural works are […]
As the PPP/C Government forges ahead to eradicate fraudulent conduct in all sectors across Guyana, its second anti-corruption framework workshop was opened on Tuesday, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). Held through the Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Ministry, the two-day seminar will see intense dialogue between representatives of the government, the private sector, and […]
– farming groups benefit from approx. $4M worth of tools, seeds to advance agriculture – contracts for much-needed D&I works to be awarded within the next two weeks Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha today, (Wednesday, August 31, 2022) returned to the township of Bartica to deliver on a commitment made to farmers who requested the government’s […]
-$5M for first phase of reconstruction of Benab Residents of St. Ignatius, Region Nine will benefit from major roads, bridges and revetment work to the tune of $210 million, as government accelerates infrastructure development in hinterland regions. His Excellency, Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday, said that contracts have been awarded to complete revetment works at […]
Residents of Wakenaam, Region Three will soon benefit from the services of a roll-on-roll-off ferry which will make their commute easier when travelling between Supenaam and the island. Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Deodat Indar on Friday visited the island where he assessed ongoing works and met with residents. The minister said he will […]
– residents grateful for a ‘gov’t that cares’ Residents of Daag Point, an Amerindian village in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), will soon benefit from a $166 million infrastructural upgrade on the community’s main access road. Rehabilitation on the main thoroughfare will be executed in phases, which will see the first phase spanning approximately 900 metres starting […]
Masakenari, a remote village in Deep South Rupununi, Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine), could become a major organic honey production hub. President, Dr Irfaan Ali has already hinted his government’s intention to invest in the community, which he said, has vast potential for apiculture practices and honey production. During a meeting in the Region Nine […]