Construction of the new four-lane bridge across the Demerara River in Wismar, Linden, Region Ten is expected to commence before the end of this year. This is according to Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who was at the time speaking at a press conference at Office of the President on Thursday. “We are at a […]
Over 700 small business owners from across the ten administrative regions will soon receive grants from the Small Business Bureau (SBB) to help them in growing their enterprises and achieve sustainability. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during an interview streamed live on Facebook on Wednesday explained that during the PPP/C Administration’s campaign trail leading up […]
With the completion of the state-of-the-art, Good Hope Secondary School, the East Coast of Demerara has achieved universal secondary education. This will allow some 800 students who will be housed at the facility to receive access to a high-quality of education. The facility has laboratories, trained teachers, and classrooms which are outfitted for secondary-aged students. […]
The Ministry of Public Works has noted with much concern the irresponsible and criminal manner in which the roads are being used daily. Recently, we have had an overwhelming number of reports of drivers using road shoulders, cycle paths and pedestrian walkways as driving lanes, in addition to vehicles damaging guard rails and road signs. […]
The government, through the Ministry of Legal Affairs, is inviting applications for individual consulting services in relation to the Support for the Criminal Justice System (SCJS) programme. A loan agreement was recently signed between the ministry and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for further advancements in improving the justice sector in Guyana. According to a […]
The National Grade Five Assessment which is currently being administered for the first time to pupils in Guyana will provide valuable insights for teachers, as they gear up to instruct grade six pupils. The Ministry of Education Wednesday said the test will evaluate material from Grades Three and Four. Importantly, the evaluation will assist in […]
–$33M to improve water supply in Bamboo Creek, Region Eight Residents of Annandale, East Coast Demerara will soon receive improved access and supply of water, with the construction and drilling of a $130 million well in the community. Additionally, persons residing at La Bonne Intention (LBI), East Coast Demerara will benefit from the construction of a […]
As access to primary and tertiary healthcare continues to expand in Guyana, construction of the new Bartica Regional Hospital will commence before year-end, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has revealed. He was delivering remarks at the launching of the Professional Nursing Training Programme – Hybrid Approach on Monday, where he reminded that the health […]
Some 250 acres of farmlands in the sub-regions of Mabaruma and Matarkai, Region One, have been transformed into turmeric and ginger cultivation sites. A donation of planting materials provided earlier this year by the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) has facilitated the expansion of spice production in the region. NAREI’s Research Scientist, Ramnarace […]
─ Court holds second itinerant hearing in Guyana Civil engagements will form an integral part of the Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) development agenda, in an effort to expand access to and strengthen awareness of the judicial process. CCJ’s President, Justice Adrian Saunders has made it clear that the court will embark on several projects […]