Contractor: International Import & Supplies Contract Sum: G$397, 552, 625 Commencement Date: 23-March-2023 Completion Date: 14-April-2024 Surface Type: Single Bituminous Surface Treatment Works on the Rehabilitation of Paruima Airstrip were completed on April 14, 2024, and the project site handed over to the Ministry of Public Works on April 15. MoPW’s representatives along with the […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips commended the efforts of the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator to Guyana, Yeșim Oruç, for solidifying the robust relationship with the UN agencies and initiatives which have been instrumental in ensuring Guyana achieves its developmental objectives. Prime Minister Phillips made the remarks at Oruç’s farewell ceremony at the World […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water on Friday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Home Affairs for the Guyana Prison Service to produce 500,000 concrete blocks for the development of Silica City, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The production of the blocks will commence soon at the Lusignan Prison East Coast of […]
Residents of Vriesland, West Bank Demerara have expressed their satisfaction with the government’s urgent decision to repair their road. During an inspection on Friday, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill appointed Diamond Construction based within the community to execute the works. This swift action will alleviate the issues being faced by residents since the […]
About 121 agriculture graduates from the University of Guyana (UG) and the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) will soon gain practical experience, and the opportunity to earn an income, through their involvement in national agriculture projects under the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP). President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday met with the graduates […]
The Ministry of Health on Friday partnered with a local group known as Stride592 to launch a new project called ‘Strengthening Our Cardiovascular Advocacy’(SOCA), at the Windjammer Hotel in Kitty, Georgetown. Established some 14 months ago, Stride592 is a movement created to encourage people to exercise and improve their lives. The SOCA project, launched under […]
After announcing that stringent penalties will be enforced for the smuggling of gold out of Guyana, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has highlighted that these efforts are bearing fruit. Dr Jagdeo made these remarks during his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday. Recently, three Chinese nationals, two […]
In honour of the late stalwart Ashton Chase, OE, SC, a non-for-profit entity was launched to promote his life’s work, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Liliendaal, on Thursday. Chase made a lasting mark on the country’s political landscape, with strong ties to the trade unionism movement. He is remembered as a strong advocate […]
-govt measures praised, economy poised for significant development Guyana has been once again dubbed as a prime investment destination with the multitude of sustainable investment opportunities that are available for investors in the oil and gas sector, housing, construction, agriculture and other key sectors. With an economy poised for tremendous development, the government received positive […]
-flags City Council for interfering with farmers selling at markets Easier access to markets for produce such as fruits and vegetables can help to alleviate the high prices consumers face for these goods at selling points across the country. This was the view shared by the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat […]