Traffic woes will soon be a thing of the past for commuters travelling to or from the East Coast to the East Bank of Demerara, as construction of the US$106.4 million Ogle to Eccles Road project enters its final stages. Some 70 per cent of the double bituminous surface is already paved. A double bituminous […]
Guyana’s constitution, robust legislation and national mechanisms have fostered gender equality and empowerment. The achievements have positioned women to shape their futures, break barriers and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s development. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, shared this sentiment while presenting at the 6th plenary meeting of the Commission on […]
Fisherfolk from along the East Coast of Demerara who ply their trade at the Mon Repos/North De Endgragt landing site will soon enjoy improved facilities following a commitment by H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali. Last July, the Head of State visited the area and committed to a series of infrastructural works to upgrade and rehabilitate […]
Region Two residents will soon enjoy enhanced and efficient legal services as the government prepares to open a new $447.8 million Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority building at Suddie along the Essequibo coast. The office currently operates on the ground floor of the Suddie High Court. The spanking three-story structure will feature a residential facility […]
Access to potable water will improve in Phillipai, Region Seven as construction works will commence soon on a new supply system benefitting almost 1,500 residents. Even the satellite village of Amakokopai, which currently lacks an operational water system, will also benefit from the project. Phillipai currently relies on the spring, river and rainwater harvesting […]
The Ministry of Education has noted another false and libellous post made on behalf of the opposition parties and personalities. For the public’s information, text books in the Ministry of Education are bought by and through the following processes. 1. In accordance with our Text Book Policy, an official Text Book Committee of the Ministry […]
The Guyana Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency (HOATTA) continues to build robust systems to strengthen both living and deceased organ donation and transplantation. A significant milestone in this effort is the establishment of a Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) laboratory, which will enhance the country’s transplant capabilities by providing essential testing locally. To date, the […]
A simple gathering was held last Saturday to mark the graduation of 68 individuals from Fort Ordinance and Canefield in Canje, Region Six. The graduates successfully completed the Office of the Prime Minister’s community-based ICT training programme, which offers essential digital skills that equip individuals with the necessary tools to thrive in a world driven […]
Access to the mining and logging village of Kwakwani in Region Ten will greatly improve with a new $248 million airstrip. The contract has been awarded to Associated Construction Services for the building and asphaltic paving of the facility. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill last Saturday said when the airstrip is completed it […]
The government has taken proactive steps to integrate climate resilience into the rehabilitation and modernisation of major road networks to address challenges presented by climate change. The move comes even as the country faces an unprecedented economic surge due to its booming oil and gas sector. Considering the country’s susceptibility to flooding and rising sea […]