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Children’s wellbeing, interest high on govt’s agenda – Min Sukhai

– Spreads Easter joy to children across North Pakaraimas The well-being and social interest of Guyana’s children are two fundamental principles of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration, led by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. This was emphasised by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, as she spearheaded the government’s kite distribution drive in […]

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From mud dam to concrete road: Black Bush Polder residents rejoice

Black Bush Polder, Region Six residents are bidding farewell to the era of mud dams, as the community underwent a remarkable transformation with the construction of concrete road networks. Welcoming the new development, the residents shared that the upgrades have brought immense relief, as they no longer have to contend with the challenges posed by […]

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Gov’t spends over $313M on road upgrades in Manchester

Several thoroughfares in Manchester, Region Six, underwent major rehabilitation to the tune of $313.3 million, aimed at bolstering community development and improving accessibility and connectivity to enhance the livelihood of residents. The project is part of a broader effort by the Ministry of Public Works’ Miscellaneous Road Programme, which has seen substantial investment in infrastructure […]

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Min Bharrat urges Rupununi residents to start small businesses to boost economy

Rupununi residents were on Friday urged to establish value-added businesses in emerging sectors to rake in additional revenue and boost development in their respective communities. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat made the appeal as he engaged residents of Potarinau and neighbouring villages in Region Nine, as part of a two-day outreach led by President […]

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PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY: Air Quality – How to minimise the health risks of wildfire smoke during prolonged dry season

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has noted the occurrences of wildfires/grass fires in Georgetown and other parts of the country as a result of the prolonged dry season. Wildfire smoke is a mix of gases and microscopic (fine) particles from burning trees and plants, buildings, and other materials. These particles can get into your eyes […]

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President Ali announces over $1B in investments for Rupununi

–$20M mill, 500,000 pounds cassava valued $20M for Nappi, nearby villages Communities in Region Nine, are poised for significant development as the government continues to implement initiatives aimed at fostering growth and sustainability in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali led an outreach in the village of Nappi, situated in Central […]

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Black tanks, agricultural support, other measures to bolster South-Central Rupununi villages

South-Central Rupununi villages in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are set to receive a boost, with black tanks, agricultural support and additional interventions aimed at strengthening the region. The president announced these measures on Friday, as he engaged with residents of Potarinau and neighbouring villages. Some 25 black tanks will be handed over to affected […]

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Min Sukhai spreads easter joy to North Rupununi children

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, and her team travelled the North Rupununi, located in Region Nine, on Friday to spread Easter joy to scores of children through a kite distribution exercise. The distribution exercise started in Annai Central, continued in Wowetta, Rupertee, Aranaputa, and Massara and concluded in the evening in the village of […]

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Millions of dollars being invested in roads, education, agriculture this year in Region Nine – President Ali

Residents of Karaudarnau and surrounding areas in Region Nine will benefit from several developmental projects being carried out in the areas of road infrastructure, healthcare services, educational infrastructure, agriculture, and other services, this year. This was underscored by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali when several pronouncements were made at a meeting in Karaudarnau, on Friday. […]

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