Seventy-year-old Sandra Hendricks received a brand-new house on Sunday through the government’s Men on a Mission (MoM) initiative. The elderly woman acquired a land at Farm, East Bank Demerara, some seven years ago, but had doubts that a building would ever be erected there, especially since she has gotten older. “I called the Office of […]
Asserting that the government has ‘enough time’ to table its draft oil spill legislation in the National Assembly, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that there is no rush to present the legislation, but rather focus will be on ensuring that it is robust and comprehensive. Earlier […]
Thousands of children and elderly citizens benefitted from the government’s eye testing and spectacles programme being rolled out by the Ministry of Health on Saturday. The programme began at Dundee Health Centre, Enmore Hope Primary School, and Diamond Health Centre. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, visited these locations and engaged with residents who said […]
Due to increased foreign investments in the country’s economy, Guyana-based businesses continue to make rapid progress in adopting Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) norms aligned with international standards. This is according to the 2024 Investment Climate Report, published by the United States Department of State. According to the report, there is now greater expectation on businesses […]
Dozens of prominent Guyanese companies have confirmed their participation in the inaugural Diaspora Job Fair, scheduled to take place on July 27 at the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst. This event, which has garnered significant interest from several other companies, marks a crucial initiative aimed at showcasing career opportunities across […]
The government will soon be procuring some 100,000 street lights which will be installed across the country to enhance communities and improve the livelihoods of residents. This was disclosed by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill during a recent community outreach to Roxanne Burnham Gardens, South Georgetown. The minister said that his ministry has […]
Construction of the Palmyra to Moleson Creek road into a four-lane carriageway is scheduled to begin in August, according to an announcement made by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Thursday. During discussions with members of the Corentyne Chamber of Commerce, the minister disclosed that the project has been segmented into three lots, […]
The Ministry of Public Works is working assiduously to ease the frustration being experienced by residents of East and West Ruimveldt, Georgetown as it pertains to the Cemetery Road Project. The project is currently being executed by Avinash Construction and Metal Works, which has failed several times to make progress on the road. The contractor […]
A fortified river defence structure is being constructed along the Wismar shore to the tune of $95.7 million to absorb the impact of waves on the natural and built environment. The project spans some 175 meters in length and is slated to be completed by mid-August. This is according to Minister of Public Works, Bishop […]
–visits Campbelltown, Princeville Villages Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai and a team met with leaders, and residents from Campbelltown and its satellite village, Princeville in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) on Friday. During the meeting, Minister Sukhai re emphasised the need for prudent management of financial resources to ensure the government’s support aligns with the aspirations […]