– Gov’t to look at a permanent solution to the problem- Min. Edghill Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, says the Government would soon look at a permanent solution to the flooding situation in Kwakwani, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10). On Saturday, the Minister visited several riverine communities namely: Kwakwani Waterfront, Ladern’s Ville (Aroaima), […]
-AG Nandlall calls for cooperation from residents After decades of occupying land in No. 5 Village, Region Five, without any documentation to show ownership, over 200 households will soon be regularised commencing July 11. The announcement was made on Saturday by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP, during a […]
The Guyana Revenue Authority chose to maintain its objectivity by not engaging in public discourse/debate on issues related to taxation of the Oil and Gas Industry, since in many instances, these topical matters posed a conflict of interest for the Agency given its remit to protect and maintain the confidentiality of taxpayers’ information. Further, some […]
The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, has begun to engage leaders in the religious community to address the issues of school dropouts and antisocial behaviours in the school environment. Over the last week, Minister Manickchand has met with religious leaders in the Christian and Islamic communities and will soon be meeting with leaders from […]
The Ministry of Education has begun training teachers and pupils representing a wide cross section of schools at the primary level about the renewed curriculum. It is envisioned that the academic year 2022-2023 will see the piloted curricula for Grades one to four expanded to all schools in Education Districts two, three, four, five, six, […]
Scores of residents in Region Three turned out at the Leonora Track and Field Facility on Friday, as the Ministry of Housing and Water – Central Housing and Planning Authority launched the Home Construction Assistance Programme in the region. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal; Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and […]
Government has inked a $21.2 billion (US$106.4 million) contract with Indian company – Ashoka Buildcon Limited – to begin the first phase of the highly anticipated Ogle to (Haags Bosch), Eccles road network. The signing ceremony of the new four lane project was held at the Parking lot of Rucamel Shopping Plaza, at the Rupert […]
Participants in the Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce’s Snap and Share 56 Photography Competition were on Wednesday awarded prizes. The photo competition is an annual feature that allows Guyanese to take pictures of tourism products and experiences in Guyana and submit them to the ministry. After submission, the photos will be uploaded to social […]
The Ministry of Public Works will begin removing encumbrances found on government reserves, as well as roadways across the country, as of Monday, June 27. Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P, underscored that the decision follows weeks of appeal to citizens to comply voluntarily. “That period of asking for moving is over. The Ministry of Public […]
The government is investing $100 million to upgrade and expand primary health care facilities across Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), with the aim of ensuring citizens have access to quality, reliable and efficient healthcare services. On Thursday, Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo led a team including Deputy Director of Regional Health Services, Dr. […]