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Agri. Minister hands over four mini excavators to NDCs in Reg. 5
As part of the government’s efforts to empower local government authorities across the country, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over four mini-excavators to four Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). The machines, each valued at approximately $14 million, will be used to carry out drainage works in the residential communities within their […]Work advancing rapidly on Onderneeming solar farm
Work is advancing rapidly on the mega solar farm at Onderneeming, Region Two with the contractor aiming to complete the project ahead of schedule. The initiative, which falls under the Guyana Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic (GUYSOL) programme, will bring real benefits to the people of Region Two, powering homes, businesses, and communities for years to […]Guyana and US fortify security cooperation
Guyana and the United States continue to deepen their strategic partnership, bolstering Guyana’s national defence capabilities. Through sustained and robust cooperation, the two nations reaffirm their dedication to mutual prosperity across key sectors including defense and economic development. This thriving partnership has garnered stellar commendations, most recently, from Foreign Secretary Robert M. Persaud. The foreign […]Gov’t continues to strengthen national security amidst emerging challenges
To safeguard Guyana’s sovereignty, the government is proactively taking decisive steps to bolster its security sector against emerging threats. As the nation confronts threats to its territorial integrity, including renewed claims to the Essequibo Region by Venezuela, and an increase in transnational organised crime, the government is allocating resources and making significant investments to protect […]Jagdeo says APNU+AFC’s lack of vision ‘troubling’
– ‘Incompetence’ reflected in contradictory budget presentations General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has once more blazed the APNU+AFC opposition for its lack of economic vision, which he said is very troubling as policy makers. He doubled down on Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton’s utterances in the parliamentary debates, highlighting that […]40 security officials complete National Defence Institute training course
A total of 40 persons have completed a one-week course on strategy and defence policy, led by the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies in collaboration with Guyana’s National Defence Institute. The graduates received their certificates of completion during a simple ceremony at the Guyana Police Force Training Centre on Camp Road, Georgetown […]MOH to meet again with Golden Grove residents on tomb relocation
The Ministry of Health will soon meet with residents of Golden Groveto addressmounting concerns about the relocation of tombs at the community’s burial ground. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said that he has taken note of a news report recording the residents’ concerns. “I told the NDC chairman and the […]Gov’t investments in livestock sector continuously changing lives
The government’s continuous investments in the livestock sector are significantly bettering the lives of Guyanese farmers by providing assistance and resources to bolster their agricultural activities. From 2020 to now, the government has not faltered in supporting Guyanese and their ambitious endeavours in the agriculture sector. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha during a recent interview […]Over 15,000 house lots, 20 new housing areas by June 2025 – Min Croal
The government will be allocating more than 15,000 house lots to Guyanese by June 2025, signifying its robust commitment to empowering families through homeownership. “We will allocate an additional – a minimum of 25,000 house lots this year of which over 15,000 will be accomplished before June of this year… Every house lot distributed represents […]