The Ministry of Public Works is pleased to announce that all passengers, who were stranded in St. Lucia have now safely arrived in Georgetown, Guyana, as advised by British Airways. Passengers originally scheduled to travel from Georgetown (GEO) to St. Lucia with onward connection to London Gatwick International Airport were accommodated on a British Airways […]
The construction of Guyana’s largest government office complex is making steady progress. During a site visit on Tuesday, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill provided updates on the $15.8 billion complex. “By the end of January, you will be seeing much, much more work being done on site…while not fully satisfied, I am pleased […]
The Linden Mayor and Town Council has secured approval for an $18 million grant and is ready to be uplifted, despite significant delays in submitting its work plan to the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development. This was clarified by Minister Sonia Parag on Thursday during an interview with the Department of Public Information […]
New legislation will be introduced this year to address the growing issue of regional crime. This effort is being spearheaded by several bodies, including the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, the CARICOM Legal Affairs Committee, and the CARICOM Solicitor General Committee. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, said that crime has been […]
– Community enhancement workers reach 2,465 Some 15,283 persons are employed under the National Pathway Workers Programme that was launched in 2022 by the PPP/C Administration. The programme represents a monthly investment by the government of $611 million based on the fact that part-time workers earn $40,000 monthly upon the completion of 10 days of […]
Efforts to combat domestic violence in Guyana have yielded encouraging results in 2024. Law enforcement agencies have recorded a 33 per cent decrease in the number of homicides due to domestic violence. The government invested $150 million to address sexual offences and gender-based violence at the start of 2024 which enabled the Minister of Human […]
Villages in Region Eight have received final payments for their contribution to the maintenance of roads. Each of the following villages received approximately $5 million under the Community Participation Programme that is managed by the Ministry of Public Works: Taruka, Monkey Mountain, Paramakatoi, Tuseneng, Kanapang/Penak, Itabac, Waipa, Kaibarupai, Kurukabaru, Kato, Kopinang, Chenapou, Karisparu, Campbelltown, and […]
The government has invested over $48 billion in 2024 to support students and parents. This substantial investment included cash grants, in-school meal and textbook distribution programmes which ensured that thousands of students gained access to school supplies and warm meals. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali shared these accomplishments during his year-end press conference at State […]
– Coconut industry progressing rapidly Cassava yields in Guyana have significantly increased from 18 to 30 tonnes per hectare in 2024. And according to Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, cassava production has doubled since 2019. “In 2019 we had 3,226 acres of cassava cultivated. In 2024 that has doubled to 6,000 acres. We have increased […]
A total of 98.3 per cent of Guyana’s population is now able to access potable water, marking a successful year for the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). During his year-end press conference at State House on Tuesday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said this achievement is the direct result of significant investments in the water sector, […]