The Belle Vue Bridge project in Region Three, with a budget of $78.4 million, remains incomplete, posing the risk of liquidated damages for the contractor due to extended setbacks. During a site visit of the project led by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, on Friday, it was uncovered that delays are as a […]
The Local Content Summit returns for its second edition tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, Kingston Georgetown, with an exciting lineup of speakers. The one-day event will bring together policymakers, industry experts, operators, sub-contractors, vendors, the local private sector, and other key stakeholders. It is a collaboration between MBW […]
Faced with recurrent power outages that disrupt Guyanese lives, the government is redoubling its efforts to implement a comprehensive plan for immediate and long-term solutions to the country’s electricity problems. The nation’s power grid has faced strain due to technical skill shortages, rising demand, and ageing infrastructure, leading to disruptions. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has […]
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), continues to spearhead efforts to enhance education in Guyana’s Region 9. A team comprising officers from the Ministry of Education and representatives from the IDB conducted a visit to Region Nine from April 9-11, 2024. The Ministry was represented by Deputy Chief Education […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is proud to announce the fourth edition of WE LIFT (Women Empowerment – Leading, Innovating, Flourishing Together), a dynamic event aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and advancing gender equality. Taking place on April 20th and 21st at the National Aquatic Centre, WE LIFT 4 promises to be […]
On Saturday, April 13th, the Orthopaedics Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) undertook a significant initiative to alleviate the burden on patients awaiting joint replacement surgeries. The surgeries were performed on patients who had been patiently waiting for their turn on the hospital’s surgical waitlist. With the Orthopaedics Department working diligently to address […]
The Ministry of Education’s staging of Twelfth Night continues at the National Cultural Centre. Today, secondary school students from Orealla joined other secondary school students from Regions Three, Four, Five, Six, Ten, and Georgetown for a captivating theatrical experience. The Ministry of Education has made concerted efforts to ensure that students nationwide, particularly those in […]
Contractors are under pressure to complete construction on two crucial access bridges at Canal Numbers One and Two in Region Three by the end of May. Significant delays have been encountered in the construction of these essential infrastructures due to objections raised by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) regarding water flow and canal […]
Residents in various sections of Charity, Region Two, are enjoying easier commutes, as over $80 million has been invested in critical road upgrades in the area. One of the key projects involved the upgrading of the Nursery School Street to asphaltic concrete. Some 300 metres of the road were completed by Payless General Store, to […]
