The Ministry of Health has set in motion a plan to reduce the number of cigarettes being smoked through the introduction of pills that contain nicotine lozenges. Nicotine lozenge is a medicine that helps people quit smoking and is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. It provides users the same satisfaction that comes […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday inspected ongoing works on the Ogle to Eccles four-lane Highway. The president engaged with the contractors, Ashok Buildcon Limited, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, and technical officers from the ministry. During this engagement, the president emphasised the importance of ensuring there is greater connectivity with the […]
— Gov’t rescues the project from contractor In a decisive move following prolonged delays, the government has taken firm action against the Trinidadian Company that was responsible for the Western section of the Conversation Tree Road project. The government, through the Ministry of Public Works, reached an amicable agreement with Kallco Guyana Inc. which would […]
– Set to receive steel, cement subsidies Over 400 residents of Base Road, Timehri; Swan Turn, Kuru Kururu, and surrounding communities on Monday received their land leasess, marking a significant step in formalising land ownership and contributing to community development. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, along with Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister […]
There has been a significant decline in road fatalities compared to the figures for the same period in 2023. This is according to the Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh, speaking during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Tuesday where he shared some of this year’s statistics. “For us right now, […]
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) will host an Open Day on June 5, 2024 in observance of World Environment Day at the Botanical Gardens, Georgetown. The theme of World Environment Day 2024 is ‘land restoration, desertification and drought resilience’. This event aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our environment and the National Protected […]
For over 400 families along the Soesdyke-Timehri highway, years of uncertainty have come to a joyous end. After a long-awaited process, they officially received their land leases in a ceremony held on Monday at Base Road Timehri. Those who received leases are residents of Timehri, Kuru Kuru, Waiakabra, Banakari (Long Creek), Loo Creek, Laluni and […]
The Ministry of Agriculture will soon release a list of works executed in Region Ten since the government assumed office, which has helped to alleviate the flooding in the region. Minister Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed this on Monday while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Vice President’s public meeting at the Arthur Chung Conference […]
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy said that the Soesdyke-Linden highway is on the brink of tremendous transformation. The minister was at the time speaking, during the land lease distribution ceremony for approximately 435 residents, at Base Road Timehri on Monday. He said that the government […]
