Minister Edghill puts Aronco Services Inc. on notice for failure to complete road works
Aronco Services Inc. has been put on notice for failing to complete the $59.9 million Queen’s Atlantic Road in the Industrial Area on the East Bank of Demerara. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P., inspected the project on Friday and was not satisfied that the work which had a December 31, 2021 deadline […]Kingston Waterfront development moving apace
The preparatory works for the beautification of the Kingston Seawall waterfront will be completed within a week. This will then pave the way for other aspects of the beautification project which is the brainchild of First Lady, Her Excellency Arya Ali. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill M.P. on Friday, inspected the works for […]Eastern Highway, Stone Avenue bridges to be completed soon
The bridges at Dennis Street and Eastern Highway and Dennis Street and Stone Avenue, Campbelllville are set to be completed ahead of schedule. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill M.P. on Friday inspected both bridges. Minister Edghill said C&L Construction Inc. was contracted to execute the works on the Eastern Highway to the tune […]Cabinet Level Taskforce on Flooding collaborates with Private Sector Commission to employ Flood Mitigation Measures
The Cabinet Level Taskforce on Flooding, led by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, yesterday met with members of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) to collaborate on flood mitigation measures. The virtual session allowed for engagement between government officials and corporate and commercial individuals to ascertain the resources needed to manage any potential significant inundation […]Tourism sector rebounded in 2021
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, has been at the forefront of development in Guyana, as the third largest exporter earner in Guyana after oil and natural resources. For the year 2021, the ministry was allocated $2.74 billion in the national budget. Tourism Minister, Oneidge Walrond M.P. had said that sum would mostly aid […]Agriculture sector remained sustainable in 2021 despite pandemic
Notwithstanding the harsh effects of Covid-19 on the agriculture sector in 2021, the PPP/C government remained resolute in ensuring Guyanese continue to benefit from sustainable food security. Since the PPP/C administration took office in August 2020, Guyana, unlike many countries globally, has been a leading nation in efforts to advance and maintain its food sector. […]MoE clarifies claims being made by Opposition MP over Anna Regina Multilateral School
The Ministry of Education rejects untruths being peddled on Social Media by Opposition Member of Parliament, Annette Ferguson regarding the Anna Regina Multilateral School in Region Two. Ms Ferguson claims that ‘a number of students’ tested positive. The truth is one student of the school has tested positive. This has been confirmed by officers within […]