Construction has commenced and is moving apace on the highly-anticipated US$260 million Demerara River Bridge, which will replace the current bridge that has outlived its span by some 40 plus years. With a timeline of two years set by the government, this landmark infrastructure when completed, will alleviate traffic congestion on both sides of the […]
The new Tract CHPA (Poke Bridge) Housing Scheme in Lethem, Region Nine, is set to receive an additional injection of $507 million for further development. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, made the announcement during an activity at the Regional Housing Office on Friday, where over 200 individuals who have been allocated lands in […]
Guyana has developed its agriculture sector in an impressive way over the past few years, and efficient pest management has been essential to the sustainability of farming communities. This was emphasised by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during remarks at RID-O-PES Inc’s 40th anniversary and launch of Orkin Thursday evening at Marriott Hotel, Kingston. He […]
In an effort to promote and enhance safety on Guyana’s roadways, the government on Friday launched the road safety diagnostic and action plan, at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown. The initiative, which has been in the pipeline for years, forms part of the Adequate Housing and Urban Transport Programme (AHUTP), which is being funded by […]
The National Data Management Authority (NDMA) is delighted to reveal the winners of our 40th Anniversary WiFiGY Photo Contest. The contest aimed at encouraging young minds to explore the importance of WiFiGY in their communities and capture its impact through photography and thoughtful essays. Participants competed in two categories: 10-13 years and 14-18 years. In […]
The National Data Management Authority (NDMA) proudly commemorated its 40th anniversary by hosting a successful blood drive. The event, held on May 17, 2023, at the NDMA’s Crown Street, Queenstown, Georgetown witnessed an overwhelming response from employees resulting in the donation of twenty-seven (27) units of life-saving blood. This blood drive aimed to raise awareness […]
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) celebrated its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of exceptional service in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), data governance and management. Since its establishment in 1983, the NDMA was always meant to play a pivotal role in shaping government’s ICT practices, facilitating […]
Residents of East and West Ruimveldt, Georgetown will soon benefit from better roads, among other developments, following a community engagement with government ministers. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy visited the communities on Thursday to listen […]
Construction of the $447.8 million Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority building in Suddie, Essequibo Coast, Region Two, is ongoing and will be completed in due course. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, recently visited the construction site, which will be equipped with an elevator, parking facility, and storage vaults for […]
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) will now be working to ensure that consumers receive the right quantity of pre-packaged items after making purchases. On Friday, the GNBS officially launched its newest verification of net contents of pre-packaged goods products sold by volume, count, frozen, aerosol, length, and products in brine or mass. […]