Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh highlighted the crucial role of private sector involvement and competitiveness in driving economic growth in Guyana. In an interview with the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Centre of the Atlantic Council on Monday, Dr Singh outlined several […]
The government is currently formulating harassment legislation to protect individuals from behaviour that threatens their safety, dignity and rights. According to Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Vindhya Persaud, consultations are ongoing with the Ministry of Legal Affairs and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive legislation aimed at safeguarding the rights of women. Speaking at […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has firmly rebutted the unfounded claims made by Opposition Member Annette Ferguson regarding the $15.8 billion Government Office Complex. He emphasised that this project has been transparently discussed and is a crucial initiative aimed at modernising government infrastructure and consolidating services for all Guyanese. “The assertion that public […]
– As Offsite steel fabrication ongoing Work has officially started on the $15.8 billion government office complex, with offsite steel fabrication now in progress. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill 00highlighted that while visible activity at the site may be limited, substantial work is taking place offsite to ensure timely project advancement. “Not because […]
The Office of the Prime Minister, through the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), continues to make landmark strides in expanding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) access to hinterland and remote communities. The ongoing ICT Access and e-Services for Hinterland Poor and Remote Communities (HPRC) Project has been instrumental in bringing high-speed internet connectivity, essential services, […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has once again called for urgent global action to address pressing issues such as poverty, climate change, food insecurity, and inequality. The president made the appeal during the Summit of the Future at the 6th plenary meeting, 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. On Sunday, the United Nations […]
A total of 143 roads across several East Bank Demerara communities have been upgraded at $1.4 billion, as part of the Ministry of Public Works’ ongoing efforts to improve living conditions and enhance infrastructure across the country. During a site inspection in Diamond on Saturday, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, noted that while […]
Officers of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) should never hesitate to respond to reports of domestic violence. This was emphasised by the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, during the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) medical symposium held on Sunday. The symposium, organised by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, […]
The North-South corridor of Conversation Tree is now on track for completion by the end of October after S. Jagmohan and Sons took over the project. The change in contractors came after Trinidadian contractor Kallco’s contract was terminated due to slow progress. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill expressed satisfaction with the ongoing work […]