The 2025 Budget will include a comprehensive programme to address solid waste management nationwide, as part of the government’s bid to enhance community livelihoods. The national street lighting programme, which provides for the erection of street lights along the roadways in communities, will also be expanded this year. This promise was made by President Dr […]
The Ministry of Labour has recovered over $200 million in unpaid wages for workers over the past four years, including $31.7 million in 2024 alone. Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton shared this update during a press briefing at the ministry’s headquarters on Tuesday, highlighting the government’s ongoing efforts to protect workers’ rights The minister revealed […]
Guyana’s workforce significantly expanded in 2024. Over 1,490 individuals across the country received training under the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). This figure represents hundreds of men and women who enhanced their skills through various programmes. At a press briefing on Tuesday, Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton applauded his ministry’s efforts and commended the dedication […]
-an $18 million North East La Penitence Health Centre reopens Approximately 7,651 residents from the East Ruimveldt to Lamaha Park stretch and beyond now have better access to primary healthcare with the reopening of the $18 million North East La Penitence Health Centre. On Monday, the Ministry of Health marked the occasion with a simple […]
In 2024, a significant landmark was reached in Guyana’s efforts to bridge the digital divide between the coastland and the hinterland. The Hinterland Connectivity Project completed 146 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hubs for underserved communities in the hinterland. The hubs are equipped with 129 solar systems and 126 high-speed internet connections. At a press […]
Guyana will see bauxite production increase by 400,000 tonnes this year due to the massive government interventions in the sector. In 2024, bauxite production increased by 250,000 tonnes, according to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. During a live broadcast on Sunday, the president said the sector collapsed during the previous government’s tenure due to mismanagement. […]
A total of 912 households gained access to electricity for the first time in 2024 after being connected to the national grid through the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL). This development significantly improved the quality of life for residents, particularly in Regions Four and Six. In Region Four, 500 households from Samville along […]
The government invested $39 billion in 2024 to boost the energy capacity of the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL). These initiatives included the establishment of major energy plants, which have since bolstered the company’s electricity generation capabilities. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips disclosed this information during his 2024-year-end press briefing on Monday, at […]
Guyana’s waterways have been made significantly safer following the removal of 14 of 17 major shipwrecks since 2022. The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has been spearheading the on-going clean-up project. The clearing of 85 per cent of wreckages makes this a major accomplishment for Guyana. Speaking at the Ministry of Public Works’ year-end press briefing […]
Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill believes that deliberate political interference played a key role in stalling the construction progress on the much-anticipated new Demerara River Bridge. Speaking at his year-end press briefing on Saturday, the minister labelled the project’s delays as a “big political move” designed to undermine the government’s developmental efforts and […]