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Around 221,000 registered for cash grant in Region 4

– 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 […]

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Commissioner of Police, deputies sworn in

– 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 […]

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Amendments to land acquisition act will further benefit citizens – AG

– 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, […]

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Distribution of $100k one-off cash grant rolls out in Region One

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 […]

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New home transforms Region Three family’s life

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 […]

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First cohort complete ‘One Guyana’ Digital programme

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 […]

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$800M set aside to upgrade roads in several communities in Region Nine

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 […]

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Amendments to acquisition law protect rights of Guyanese people – AG Nandlall

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 […]

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Regional Plan to be formulated to eliminate Malaria in Region Nine

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 […]

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