-Black-Giant-Chicken Project to commence Money will be set aside in the 2023 National Budget for the construction of a nursery school at Parabara, Region Nine. The small community which is located within the Deep South Rupununi district, currently has almost 20 children that meet the age for nursery education. President, Dr Irfaan Ali made the […]
Residents of Masakenari, one of the most remote villages in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), will benefit from major infrastructure and other developments this year. His Excellency, Dr Irfaan Ali during a cabinet outreach Saturday, announced that government will make available $5 million to upgrade the Masakenari Airstrip to allow aircraft to land there during […]
Phase two of the geometric improvement project along Vlissengen Road is slated to be completed by the end of September. The project which spans from Barr to Lamaha Street will see the construction of a walkway for pedestrians. Lights have already been installed along the stretch. Vieira 66 Logistics is undertaking the works to the […]
The skills gained from the Training Workshop on Sustainable Bamboo Development in Guyana will assist in bringing economic sustainability to vulnerable individuals, and enable them to create wealth. This was stated by Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Nigel Dharamlall on Monday. He made these remarks at the graduation ceremony for the workshop held at […]
Road works have commenced on the rehabilitation of Ballfield Main Access Road in Crabwood Creek, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The works which began on August 24, cost some $19.7 million. They are being executed by the Public Works Ministry’s Special Projects Unit. It is also the fulfilment of a commitment made by Minister, Bishop Juan […]
─ contact tracing, other mechanisms already operational Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is urging citizens to take the necessary steps to safeguard themselves against monkeypox. Guyana recorded its second case of the virus on Monday. “We have diagnosed a second person with monkeypox. That person is now at Ocean View Hospital receiving treatment. The person […]
-another 278 students to benefit Another 278 students will soon have access to education, following the signing of a $54 million contract for the extension of the CV Nunes Primary School in Anna Regina, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). The extension will see the construction of a two-storey building to house 12 additional classrooms, a sanitary facility […]
─ irregular land occupancy being addressed – Min. Croal The Housing and Water Ministry’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) will host its ‘dream realised’ house lot distribution exercise in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) in September. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal said Friday, that the event will see a number of residents receiving […]
─ $10M project to be launched soon Government is looking to start a $10 million project by procuring some 300,000 cement blocks from communities across South Central Rupununi, through the hinterland housing programme. The administration wants to create as much economic activities in that part of the district, allowing residents there to enjoy a more […]
On Friday, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards certified SS Natural Fruit-flavoured Inc under the Made in Guyana Certification Mark Programme. The business received certification to use the mark on its barbeque sauces. It is the ninth business to be certified. The British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller lauded the products and expressed the […]