The community of Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, Region Three is set to receive support to tackle its longstanding drainage and irrigation issues. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar made this commitment during a community outreach on Monday. He was responding to residents’ concerns over recurrent flooding and infrastructure. The minister noted that […]
Persons currently vending along Dennis Street in Sophia, Greater Georgetown will soon be properly accommodated in an organised market setting. On Monday, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, met with the vendors to discuss the way […]
The government will soon open a permanent Deeds and Commercial Registry Authority (DCRA) office in Bartica, Region Seven to ensure residents access essential services locally rather than travelling to Georgetown or other regions. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, made the announcement on Monday while engaging several residents at the […]
Thousands of residents in Mahdia, Region Eight will benefit from improved road networks, as $600 million has been earmarked for infrastructural development there. The road works entail rehabilitating the Mahdia Main Access Road at an engineer estimate of $136 million, while over $21 million will be spent to upgrade the Mahdia Airstrip Housing Scheme Road […]
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has significantly strengthened its firefighting capabilities with cutting-edge machinery through substantial government investments. Among the latest additions is the Bronto Skylift, a state-of-the-art firefighting apparatus capable of reaching heights up to 120 feet, making it the first of its kind in the Caribbean. This advanced equipment was recently deployed to […]
As the busy holiday and Christmas shopping period approach, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) takes the opportunity to remind consumers to ensure that they receive value for money by being vigilant and asserting their consumer rights in keeping with the Consumer Affairs Act, (CAA) No. 13 of 2011. Suppliers are also reminded to […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit recently conducted a sensitization awareness session with 25 police officers from the Brickdam Police Station. This initiative, themed “Bridging the Gap,” aimed to enhance the understanding and response of law enforcement officers to cases of domestic abuse. The session covered […]
On Sunday Minister of Health, Honourable Dr. Frank Anthony, delivered an inspiring speech at the University of Guyana School of Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony, encouraging the graduating students to embark on a lifelong journey of growth, compassion, and dedication to healthcare. Addressing the new cohort of medical professionals, Dr Anthony extended heartfelt congratulations, expressing the significance of their transition from university to a demanding yet […]
Region Five’s top students in the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations were urged on Saturday to consider furthering their education in science and technology. Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat gave this encouragement at a ceremony to honour the students for their outstanding academic achievements in Dundee, Mahaicony. […]
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to notify the general public that works to facilitate the construction of the New Demerara River Bridge have commenced at Clarke Street, Peter’s Hall, East Bank Demerara. Electricity lines both transmission and distribution will be relocated into underground ducts to facilitate the construction of the bridge pilons. As a […]