The government is satisfied with the commencement of the initial phase of infrastructural works for the new Hauraruni Housing Scheme along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, made these remarks during a site visit to the scheme on Wednesday. “The clearing of the land is nearing completion. They just have some […]
Fifty acres of land are currently being cleared at Yarrowkabra along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway for the construction of the first 250 low-income houses. These houses are part of the government’s innovative Homestead Programme. A total of 100 acres of land have been set aside to construct 500 homes at this housing development that is designed […]
Guyana’s Local Content Act provides a guideline for oil and gas companies and open the doors to numerous opportunities for Guyanese businesses and citizens. That’s the perspective of the President of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge, during a press conference at the company’s headquarters in Duke Street, Kingston on Wednesday. Passed in 2021, the legislation is one […]
Residents of South Georgetown are expressing their gratitude for the extensive road upgrades in Lodge, Werk-en-Rust, Newburg, Wortmanville, and surrounding communities. The major upgrades, undertaken by the Ministry of Public Works’ Special Project Unit (SPU), covered over four kilometres of roadway. In addition, residents were awarded contracts to carry out drainage and irrigation works in […]
Cybersecurity Month is the opportune time to reflect on the critical importance of safeguarding our digital infrastructure, ensuring data security, and protecting our citizens in an ever-evolving digital world. According to Forbes Advisor, cybercrime is expected to cost the world over USD10.5 trillion by 2025. This staggering figure represents one of the greatest transfers of […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pledged $500,000 annually to the Board of Governors of St Stanislaus College to establish a debating and impromptu speech award in honour of the late Lorraine Meratins who was regarded as an exceptional teacher. The president made the announcement while commissioning the refurbished Physics and Chemistry laboratories and staff […]
-Another $7B to be invested shortly Another $6.9 billion in contracts have been awarded to 389 small contractors in Region Six. They are tasked with upgrading 400 across the county. The agreements were inked between the government and the contractors at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) in New Amsterdam. Speaking at the signing ceremony on […]
─ More to be procured ─ Other communities to get solar lights Within the next two weeks 95 streetlights will be distributed to several communities on Wakenaam Island. The lights will be supplied by the government in the hope that they will significantly improve the wellbeing and security of residents while boosting local businesses and […]
Several issues affecting residents of Goed Fortuin and De Kinderen in Region Three will soon be addressed. On Monday, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, engaged residents of both communities and listened while they voiced their concerns. Goed Fortuin residents complained about an increase in littering, unsanitary garbage disposal and […]
The National Public Health Reference Laboratory (NPHRL) was officially awarded the prestigious GYS 170 Certification during a ceremony at the Ministry of Health’s Conference Room. This certification underscores the laboratory’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier services to its clients, partners, and the broader community, ensuring the highest standards of service quality and reliability. In his […]