A $64.9 million contract has been awarded for the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Vlissengen Road and Lamaha intersection. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill said with works commencing on Saturday, commuters will soon have improved access when the stretch of road, measuring more than 100 metres is rehabilitated. “The part of Lamaha Street […]
– a commitment by VP Jagdeo fulfilled Residents of Little India, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) are now benefitting from $41.8 million in road and drainage works. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo made a commitment to residents back in June to have concrete roads built and their drainage improved. The completed works include 782 metres of […]
The Government of Guyana (GoG) through the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, today, signed a GYD $2.5B contract with NABI Construction Inc., for the “Construction of the New Laboratory Facility for the Guyana National Bureau of Standards”. The new lab facility will be located in the Sophia Exhibition Complex. The recent oil and gas […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali told the Guyanese crew on board the Liza Unity that they are among the “trailblazers” responsible for setting the mark in the oil and gas industry. He said their jobs come with “a great responsibility; a responsibility to ensure that you do it right, that you learn it quickly and […]
Guyana sees the State of Roraima as a lucrative partner in the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) effort, which seeks to resolve the food security challenge thereby reducing the food import bill. President, Dr Irfaan Ali believes that the two states must be critically integrated within the production and logistic chain. The head of state made the […]
Foreign Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Robert Persaud recently facilitated discussions with officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on a number of issues engaging the ministry’s attention and the implications for national security. The foreign secretary also delivered a comprehensive presentation titled, ‘Globalisation and Strategic Alliances in the contemporary […]
Residents of Wakenaam, Region Three will soon have access to clean and reliable energy, with the installation of a 750-kilowatt solar-powered system. His Excellency, Dr Irfaan Ali said Monday noted that the installation of the $460 million (US$2.3 million) system will benefit over 3, 500 residents within the farming community. “This system will start within […]
With the Caribbean region moving towards the reduction of the high food import bill, the development of a comprehensive policy framework is critical to supporting ongoing investments. In actuality, the masterplan should set a clear path that will significantly assist local farmers, as well as the regional trade system. President, Dr Irfaan Ali highlighted the […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali told residents of Wakenaam that while the newly commissioned well at Noitgedacht will bring 24 hour access to water, the investment in the infrastructure will also lead to the economic prosperity of families. He stated at the commissioning of the new facility that in order to get Wakenaam and the […]
The distribution of government’s $100,000 ‘Special Needs Fund’ for children living with disabilities continued today in the Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara area. Parents and guardians who gathered at the Soesdyke Vishnu Mandir expressed great relief after uplifting the funds. One such parent was Cleopatra Fayley, who related, “I’m very happy about it. I must say […]