– cheques being printed – Jagdeo – Distribution ongoing in Regions One, Eight Approximately 221,000 residents of Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) have registered for the $100,000 cash grant, with 156,000 of those persons already verified by the Ministry of Finance. Cheques are currently being printed, after which the distribution process should commence, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, the […]
– Says strong, results-driven leadership in security architecture integral to nation’s prosperity President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday swore in Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken and four deputies – Ravindrauth Budhram, Wendell Blanhum, Errol Watts and Faizal Karimbaksh. The simple ceremony was held at the Office of the […]
– As National Assembly passes bill The National Assembly on Wednesday passed the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes (Amendment) Bill, which aims to benefit all citizens by ensuring timely compensation for acquired lands. The legislation upholds the principle of ’eminent domain,’ allowing the government to acquire private property for public projects such as roads, […]
The government on Tuesday launched the distribution of the $100,000 one-off cash grant for every person 18 years and above in Port Kaituma in Region One. The distribution exercise was led by Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal at Port Kaituma Secondary School in the Matarkai sub-district. The residents welcomed the much-needed assistance, stating […]
The life of a family of six from Meten-Meer-Zorg, Region Three has drastically transformed after a generation-long dream of homeownership became a reality. After months of overseeing the construction and preparation of the three-bedroom house, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali handed over the key to the brand-new home on Wednesday. The furnished $15.3 million house […]
The long-awaited completion of the Pirara Bridge, which forms part of the transformative Kurupukari to Lethem project, is set to enhance travel for thousands of commuters heading to Lethem and beyond. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the announcement during an engagement in the Amerindian village of Nappi on Monday. “The Pirara bridge […]
A total of 365 Guyanese are preparing to apply their newly acquired diverse technological skills in the country’s labour force, after completing the One Guyana Digital Programme. This is the first cohort under this initiative, which was launched in February of this year. The training program equipped Guyanese participants with in-demand technology skills, including software […]
The government has allocated $800 million to upgrade internal roads in several Amerindian villages in Region Nine, marking a significant investment in hinterland infrastructural development. The Amerindian communities set to benefit are Nappi, Shulinab, Karaudaunau, and Awarewaunau. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill announced on Monday while addressing residents in Nappi Village. He emphasised […]
The government has tabled amendments to the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act, a piece of legislation that authorises the state to compulsorily acquire private property for public developmental purposes. Contrary to claims circulating in the public domain by certain political actors, these amendments do not aim to disenfranchise Guyanese. Rather, they are aimed at […]
The Ministry of Health is set to develop a comprehensive regional plan in 2025 to eliminate malaria in Region Nine, in collaboration with Harvard University. This announcement was made by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony during a recent visit to the region. Dr Anthony highlighted that malaria remains a prevalent infectious disease in the […]