– Minister Singh outlines robust mechanism for mobilisation of forest resources The PPP/C Administration’s hallmark Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 outlines a robust mechanism for the mobilisation of financing that will be accrued from the country’s forest resources. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh highlighted […]
Some 103,000 Guyanese will soon enjoy improved water quality as government commits to constructing seven new water treatment plants in several coastal areas. This was disclosed by Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal, as the $4.2 billion supplementary budget for coastal water supply was being scrutinised. Minister Croal said of that amount, $3.8 will go […]
─ Money will be equitably allocated – Minister Sukhai The National Assembly, on Monday, approved the sum of $3 billion to further improve the lives and livelihood of the indigenous peoples in hinterland and remote communities. The supplementary fund was a commitment made to Amerindian leaders by His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during the […]
Residents of St. Cuthbert’s Mission, an Amerindian village along the Mahaica River, are assured that work on the road to the village will recommence soon. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill said work on the $100 million road from the Soesdyke/Linden highway into the community was terminated because the contractor could not complete the […]
Parents across Guyana of children living with disabilities will receive a $100,000 one- off cash grant next week, a demonstration of the PPP/C Administration’s commitment to delivering support to vulnerable groups. The announcement was made by Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud during the 49th sitting of the National Assembly on Monday. […]
-National Assembly greenlights several additional projects The National Assembly has given approval to government to utilise an additional $44.8 for major transformational work in the housing and water, education, public works, local government, and other sectors. The government MPs were able to efficiently scrutinise the motion, laying out government’s development path for Guyanese. Almost […]
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), wishes to notify the general public that daily monitoring of the dredging activity in the Demerara River by NRG Holding Inc. is carried out. NRG Holdings Inc. is a consortium of local entrepreneurs currently developing the Vreed-en-Hoop Port Project. The consortium includes ZRN Investment Inc., Hadi’s World Incorporated, and National […]
With the PPP/C Government’s aggressive move to expand the country’s livestock industry, some $177.7 million has been allocated to provide additional resources to massively support the promising Black Belly Sheep Project. The approved fund is part of the $44.8 billion financial paper which was presented to the National Assembly at the 49th sitting of the […]
Guyanese can expect accelerated infrastructural development in the 70 local authority areas across the country. This comes on the heels of the approval of $3 billion supplementary funding in the National Assembly for the Ministry of Public Works’ miscellaneous roads programme. The programme will see interventions in villages and communities countrywide to improve accessibility. Public […]
The Mora Bridge located in the vicinity of Toka village and Yakarinta in the North Rupununi Wetlands has been repaired and is again usable, following emergency works on the substructure. Repairs became necessary, following major damages to the bridge by a Brazilian truck laden with corn, which broke a beam and fell off the bridge […]