Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai handed over cheques worth $1 million each to eight villages in Region Eight to boost athletic facilities and promote local sports. The villages that received the cheques were Kato, Chiung Mouth, Bamboo Creek, Kamana, Waipa, Sandhill, Tuseneng, and Campbelltown. The ceremony took place during the final matches of the […]
–Sponsored by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs The Region Eight Championship Cup was an exciting sporting event that concluded on Monday with male and female football athletes from Kanapang emerging victorious in the thrilling three-day tournament held at the Kato Sports Ground. This was the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ first-ever Region Eight Championship Cup with […]
The Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Tuesday approved some $31.7 million to purchase new furniture and equipment for the Arthurville and Zeelugt Primary schools in Region Three. The money is part of the $24 billion in supplementary funding which was approved by the National Assembly. Responding to a question posed by Opposition Member of Parliament, […]
Guyana’s health sector will continue to see massive expansion with the injection of additional funds to transform infrastructure to enhance the delivery of services, as the National Assembly on Tuesday approved an additional $3.6 billion. This sum will help to further aid in the expansion of modern healthcare infrastructure throughout Guyana, primarily the construction of […]
Guyana’s economic transformation drive gains momentum with the National Assembly’s approval of $1.8 billion in additional funds for government ministries. This boost, channelled through the Contingency Fund, aims to strengthen operations across various sectors and improve the lives of citizens. Among the beneficiaries are key ministries such as Foreign Affairs, Home Affairs, Agriculture, and Education. […]
The Heroes Highway, a four-lane artery stretching from Eccles to Great Diamond, is already transforming commute for East Bank and other residents. The DPI on Tuesday caught up with Neville Lyttle, a motorcyclist who used to spend hours navigating rush hour. Now, on the Heroes Highway, his journey is a breeze. “Well, it’s very beneficial […]
The government has once again issued a stern warning against unauthorised increases in transport fares. Public Works minister, Bishop Juan Edghill has called on citizens to report any instances of overcharging, and these will be swiftly addressed by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), and the ministry. He gave the assurance on Tuesday at the Arthur […]
A $5 billion infrastructure revolution is set to sweep across the hinterland regions, promising a transformative makeover to benefit residents in Regions One, Seven, Eight, and Nine. These initiatives promise improved connectivity and transportation networks across these regions. The rehabilitation and construction projects encompass various critical areas, including: Kwebanna to Kumaka (Phase 1) which will […]
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn, in his address to new graduate firefighters at the Leonora Training Centre on Monday, announced plans to collaborate with regional and international bodies to unlock the full potential of the Guyana Fire Service. Minister Benn acknowledged the progress made by the Fire Service, drawing from valuable lessons learned. However, he […]
The sum of $24 million was on Tuesday approved by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply to enhance the response capacity of the Guyana Fire Service. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn said that the funds are for the procurement of several assets, such as an aerodrome firefighting unit and other machinery to promote greater efficiency […]