-as the building expo opens The government continues to expand the nation’s housing infrastructure for a sustainable future, evident in the phenomenal change witnessed by Guyanese nationwide and even abroad. According to the Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues, the investments in the housing sector are geared towards empowering Guyanese with […]
The International Building Exposition 2024 presents a unique opportunity for Guyana’s private sector to engage with global patterns, explore cutting-edge technologies, and harness the potential of Guyana’s rapidly expanding construction, real estate, and agriculture sectors. He believes that the event is a platform where innovation meets opportunity and where the collective vision of a progressive […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo once again outlined measures taken by the government to cushion the rising prices for certain commodities throughout the country. Dr Jagdeo was at the time responding to the opposition’s ‘distortion’ of statements made by His Excellency, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on the issue. […]
Berbicians’ livelihoods will be significantly disrupted if the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuco) downsizes its operations. This is according to the General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. Dr Jagdeo’s statements come in response to the Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton, announcing his party’s intention not to support the expansion of the […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has again criticised the Amerindian People’s Association (APA) for its exposed historical association with the opposition, A Partnership of National Unity/Alliance for Change (APNU/AFC). Only recently, the AFC introduced Laura George, who served as the Governance and Rights Coordinator at the APA, as a […]
The government has invested approximately 30 per cent of the oil revenue in the rapidly expanding housing sector, remaining on the course to meet its delivery of fifty thousand house lots by 2025. This was revealed by the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during his weekly press conference on […]
A new police outpost is now in operation to provide enhanced security at the Bourda Market in Georgetown, moments after President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali engaged vendors at the shopping hub Wednesday morning. The president made an impromptu, visit to the market to listen to vendors’ concerns, intending to find solutions to fix the issues. […]
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce will soon conduct an assessment to explore the potential for luxurious outdoor camping, known as ‘glamping’ at Mainstay, Capoey, and Mashabo in Region Two. This initiative is a key component of the ministry’s strategy to elevate Region Two into a leading tourism destination. Minister of Tourism, Industry and […]
By: Luann Williams Over the past four years, more than 240 Amerindian villages benefitted from specific development programmes initiated by the government, along with a substantial increase in funding. These initiatives strengthened and sustained the village economies and provided equal access to employment, economic opportunities, and training. A whopping $9 billion is budgeted in 2024, […]
Small contractors around Georgetown have been benefitting from new skills and improved knowledge after being awarded contracts by the government. Over $1 billion in road contracts were awarded to these persons in the various fields of Sophia, Greater Georgetown to enhance the aesthetics of the community and improve the livelihoods of the residents. The contracts […]