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Ministry of Public Works Conducts Comprehensive Site Visits in Region 9
The Ministry of Public Works has recently completed a series of site visits to assess and address infrastructural concerns in Region 9. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Hon. Deodat Indar, led the inspections, focusing primarily on bridges and areas showing signs of erosion. During the visits, three bridges were identified with significant erosion […]Japan, Guyana pledge to deepen political, commercial ties
On Thursday, 30 May 2024, Foreign Secretary Mr. Robert Persaud met with His Excellency HOSAKA Yasushi, Parliamentary Vice- Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan who is in Guyana on a one-day visit. The Vice Minister was accompanied by His Excellency MATSUBARA Yutaka, Non- Resident Ambassador of Japan to Guyana and representatives from the Ministry of […]Gov’t working to strengthen internal audit capabilities – Min. Singh
Guyana’s oil and gas industry is driving the need for more robust auditing systems to ensure continued compliance with internal regulations. This is according to the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, who was at the time speaking during a training seminar hosted by […]Traffic Advisory for the Linden to Lethem Road
The Ministry of Public Works would like to inform the general public of the following activities along the Linden–Lethem Road. Due to continuous and intensive rainfall over the past days, water level in the Savannahs has increased, with water raising as much as 15 feet in some areas, due to this, several areas along the […]Ministry of Public Works Press Statement
The Ministry of Public Works has activated emergency teams for the restoration of the Linden-Lethem Corridor. Contractors and materials are en route to the affected area. There was significant disruption along the Kurupukari–Lethem Corridor at approximately 3:40 PM today, Wednesday afternoon, when a truck traversing the Kurupukari–Lethem Corridor attempted to cross an eroded section of […]
12 pumps operational in Georgetown – Min. Mustapha
– three engineers monitoring the system on a 24-hour basis Amidst the persistent May/June rainy season, Georgetown boasts the functionality of 12 pumps as part of its drainage and irrigation infrastructure. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, assured the public of this during a press conference on Wednesday. Furthermore, the ministry has deployed three engineers to […]Talk show hosts are equally responsible for what is said on their programme – AG Nandlall
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has emphasised the accountability of talk show hosts for the content aired on their programmes, particularly remarks that incite violence. His statements follow the recent arrest of Working People’s Alliance (WPA) activist Kidackie Amsterdam after a caller on his show made threats against several […]Govt executing critical drainage and irrigation works in Linden
Critical drainage and irrigation (D&I) works are underway in Linden, Region Ten, addressing the aftermath of heavy rainfall that caused flooding in multiple areas. On Tuesday, the region experienced approximately four and a half inches of rainfall, prompting swift action. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, underscored the urgency of the situation during a press conference […]