General Secretary of the Peoples progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, highlighted that Guyana’s education sector budgetary allocation grew by a mammoth 162 per cent from 2020 to present. The government remains fully committed towards the growth of the education sector which is seen in the strategic investments and policies executed over the […]
One hundred and fifteen (115) individuals representing over forty (40) entities from the public and private sectors attended a one-day seminar aimed at improving awareness and compliance with labour legislation. Hosted by the Labour department of the Ministry of Labour at the Regency Suites Hotel, the seminar focused on laws governing the national minimum wage, […]
The Parfaite Harmonie Housing Scheme in Region Three will continue to experience major transformation, as the government has injected millions to develop roads, schools, and infrastructures for the benefit of the people. During an outreach on Monday, Regional Vice Chairman, Omesh Satyanand spoke about the many achievements that the government has accomplished over the past […]
More than 120 families residing in the regularised area in Charity, Region Two now have better access to roads, a new bridge, electricity, and water. This is following several commitments made by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a meeting held back in November 2022. The first land titles were distributed to the residents by […]
The government, through the Ministry of Public Works, has revealed a series of plans for road upgrades and improved sea and river defences that will bolster infrastructure and enhance the lives of citizens in Region Six. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Wednesday met with scores of residents during several community engagements along […]
Efforts to improve navigational safety in the rivers and Guyana waters as a whole are progressing swiftly, as yet another wreck is being removed. The Torani, a relic from the 1960s era, once a vital transport link across the Essequibo and Berbice Rivers, encountered structural challenges in 2012, rendering it unfit for service. Since its […]
Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai has stressed the importance for incumbent village councils to submit yearly financial reports to the ministry to facilitate a seamless transition for newly elected councils. On May 15, 2024, residents in more than 200 Amerindian villages across Guyana will cast their votes for new Toshoas and councillors, who will […]
A total of 1,600 persons living in Hackney and Friendship in Region Two will soon have a continuous supply of potable water, as two new wells are being drilled in the communities. These wells will benefit 1,400 residents in Hackney and 200 residents in Friendship. Overall, the two wells will service over 475 households within […]
Dr Daniel Josh Kanhai has been selected as the youth representative on the Constitutional Reform Commission, after months of consultation among youth representative bodies. Coordinator of the President’s Youth Advisory Council, Nalinie Singh described Dr Kanhai as a determined and dedicated individual and she believes he will perform well. “We had a fair bit of […]
Residents from Supenaam to Taymouth Manor along the Essequibo Coast will soon have access to treated water, as works are progressing on the new $1.18 billion water treatment plant at Onderneeming, Region Two. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues made the disclosure on Tuesday, during an on-site inspection of the project’s […]