Progress is underway on the $400 million upgrade of the Cotton Tree water treatment plant in Region Five, with approximately 80 per cent of the project now completed. The treatment plant will supply treated water to some 15,000 residents between Number Six Village to Ithaca, Region Five. During an inspection of the facility on Tuesday, […]
Applications from individuals seeking homes in Silica City, located in Kuru Kururu along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, have been sent to various banks for pre-qualification loans. On Tuesday Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, explained that only the banks can determine applicants’ eligibility for these houses. The minister provided the update during an inspection of […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), is on track to build 700 young professional homes at the new La Bonne Intention (LBI) Housing Scheme, along the East Coast of Demerara. Over 300 homes are nearing completion, with some at different stages due to contractor variations, and several […]
The government is set to resume international adoptions within a week. In compliance with the Hague Convention, the government has taken steps to ensure the process is handled smoothly and judiciously. The announcement was made by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, during an outreach at the Canefield Health Centre in […]
A $130 million water well is being drilled at La Bonne Intention (LBI) new housing development on the East Coast of Demerara, to supply adequate water to the residents there. On Tuesday, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, along with a team from Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) inspected the well site, which is expected […]
– injecting $13.9M into local economy Sixty-two more residents from Region Five can now commence construction on their dream homes as they receive their steel and cement vouchers, injecting $13.9 million into the region’s economy. The vouchers, worth $225,000 each, were presented by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues alongside Member […]
Twenty-six households from Shieldstown, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), are set to receive their land titles for properties they have been occupying for over two decades, bringing long-awaited relief to the community. The announcement was made by the Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, during a community meeting in the area on Tuesday. […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York, where they reaffirmed their shared commitment to fortifying bilateral relations between the two countries. The discussions centred on Venezuela’s political situation and ongoing efforts to address Haiti’s security and humanitarian crisis, among other issues. In a […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo issued a stern warning to the heads and accounting officers of public sector agencies, reaffirming the PPP/C government’s commitment to enforcing strict compliance with procurement rules. In an open and candid discussion, Jagdeo made it clear that any departure from these regulations would not be tolerated. During the high-level meeting held […]
– Notes progress on delivery of PPP/C government’s promises The significance of the upcoming year for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration, was underscored by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, who emphasised the Administration’s commitment to fulfilling the promises made during the 2020 elections. Speaking during a high-level meeting with government officials and senior public […]