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Soesdyke Junction to Timehri road to be upgraded to four-lane

The government is planning to upgrade the two-lane road from the Linden/Soesdyke Junction to Timehri Police Station into a four-lane carriageway. This initiative was announced by the Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, in an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Tuesday. “Friday, we were examining the possibility of expanding from […]

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Workforce to see matching salaries, improved quality of life – President Ali

Over the past three and a half years, the PPP/C government has remained steadfast in its commitment to developing every sector in the country, ensuring a continuous improvement in the quality of life for the working class. In its pursuit of enhancing the lives of all citizens through targeted interventions, the labour force can anticipate […]

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Guyana, France Joint Working Group on forging stronger ties to commence work in May

President Irfaan Ali held discussions with Stéphane Séjourné, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic. Their discussions focused on a Joint Working Group on enhanced cooperation between the two countries.  French Ambassador to Guyana and Suriname, Nicolas de Bouillane de Lacoste, advised  Guyana’s Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud that France was ready to […]

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Gov’t calls for enhanced coordination to achieve SDGs

The government called for enhanced coordination to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, co-chaired the annual meeting of the Government of Guyana and the United Nations Joint Steering Committee, held at the Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown on Monday. In her opening remarks, Minister Teixeira emphasized the need for increased […]

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Govt ensures world-class facilities ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle has confirmed that the pitches at the National Stadium and practice venues are in prime condition, meeting international standards in anticipation of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, games being held in Guyana. He assured during a live engagement on Tuesday, instilling […]

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Mon ReposLa Reconnaissance NDC witnessing significant development

Several villages under the jurisdiction of the Mon ReposLa Reconnaissance Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), East Coast Demerara, are witnessing substantial development as a result of government investments. Major projects in the housing, health, and security sectors are among the initiatives transforming the landscape of these and other villages along the East Coast corridor. Parishram Ramkisson, […]

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Minister Edghill heads team attending ICAO’s 3rd Global Implementation Support Symposium

A delegation from Guyana comprising Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, and Mr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) are currently attending the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s 3rd Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The symposium began on April 30 and will […]

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Improving accessibility for Annandale residents with new roads

The government’s commitment to transforming the country’s infrastructure and enhancing the lives of its citizens is evident in ongoing efforts to improve accessibility for residents of Annandale, East Coast Demerara. The Department of Public Information (DPI) visited several villages within the Mon Repos/La Reconnaissance Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) on Monday to examine the progress of […]

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Interventions underway to expedite Lamaha, Middleton Streets expansion project – Min. Edghill

The Lamaha Street expansion project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Vlissengen Road and Middleton Street in Georgetown, is facing setbacks due to delayed infrastructural works. The Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, revealed that unresolved issues between the contractor and Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) are the primary cause of the stalled progression of the […]

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Prime Minister Mark Phillips urges collective action to safeguard the Guiana Shield eco-region

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, stressed the need for collective action as he called on nations to harness the power of partnerships to safeguard the Guiana Shield eco-region. “The power of partnerships must always be emphasised in cross-national interests; we must seek to harness the power of collective action to address the […]

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