Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh confirmed today that a large number of public sector employees under the purview of various Government Ministries across the country, including teachers and health workers have started to receive their $100,000 cash grants as part of […]
As the Christmas season continues, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and First Lady, Mrs Arya Ali hosted a Christmas social for scores of children, featuring festive carols, dance, poems and a toy distribution. The social event, held at his official residence on Main Street, Georgetown, brought together children from orphanages across Region Four on […]
Sixty-three small contractors signed their contractual agreement on Monday to improve the drainage and irrigation infrastructure in Region Two. A total of $104 million is being invested to complete the task, with 21 of these small contractors being women. At the contract signing ceremony, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, highlighted the development and […]
A spanking new $205 million magistrate’s court was commissioned on Monday in Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, enhancing access to justice for residents in Region Five. The modern edifice marks a significant milestone for Mahaicony, as it provides the community with its first dedicated courthouse. Previously, judicial proceedings were conducted within the Guyana Police Force building. Attorney General […]
Yurong Paru Village in Region Nine is set to benefit from a transformative road improvement project to enhance community-based infrastructure. The project, which began on December 3, 2024, will convert one kilometre of the village’s laterite road into a rigid concrete pavement. The Ministry of Public Works Special Projects Unit confirmed on Friday that construction […]
Region Nine is making significant strides in housing expansion, improving healthcare services, and developing profitable tourism ventures. These advancements are the result of substantial government investments aimed at fostering growth and development across the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region. During a recent outreach, Minister within the office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, […]
Communities such as Crashwater, Quatata, Tiger Pond, Kwatamang, and Massara in Region Nine have experienced significant development through grants totalling over $229.2 million through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. These communities have been able to execute sustainable projects that have greatly improved residents’ standard of living and strengthened the villages’ economies. This was revealed by […]
The second power ship for the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS) is on track to add 75 megawatts to the national grid before Christmas. “There would be no blackout for Christmas or any low shedding. Any blackout we suffer might be a result of a vehicle damaging a power line or something of that nature,” Prime […]
The distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to persons aged 18-years and older can be an asset to empower citizens to create long-term wealth and opportunities. During the second episode of ‘In the Seat’ that aired on Saturday evening, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the grant should not be perceived merely as cash handouts. […]
Residents from several remote villages in Mabaruma, Region One, now have easy access to healthcare, thanks to the distribution of four boats valued at $1.4 million each. Morrowhanna/Smith Creek, Barima Koriabo, Hobodiah, and Katchicamo are the villages that benefitted from the boats. During the simple handing-over ceremony on Thursday, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin […]