The East Coast of Demerara is set to experience significant development in the coming months, with plans to allocate 3,000 lots for new housing and infrastructure works to support the growth. Some 1,500 house lots have already been allocated in the communities of Lusignan and Good Hope during the ‘Dream Realised’ housing drive held at […]
─ tapping into opportunities in manufacturing sector Mainstay/Whyaka, Region Two, is one of the communities taking advantage of the new opportunities in the manufacturing sector, and will be embarking on a water purification facility to launch its Lokono Aiyawbo brand [the Arawaks People’s Water]. The water purification facility will lead to the further enhancement of […]
– intends to tap into wider food market – Residents receive training from NAREI Following a series of technical training from the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), residents of Mainstay/Whyaka, Region Two are aggressively pursuing the use of agriculture technology to increase production and eventually tap into the wider food market. Minister of […]
The community of Agricola, East Bank Demerara, is set to benefit from drainage works set to commence there next week. Several drains and alleyways have already been identified for clearing, to kick-start the clean-up campaign. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar on Tuesday consulted with residents, bringing them up to date with […]
The government through the Ministry of Housing and Water continues to make critical investments to increase access to potable water in Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine. A total of $1.4 billion will be expended this year to increase access in these hinterland communities. Specifically in Region One (Barima-Waini), approximately 17 new wells will be […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water has issued a stern warning to persons pretending to be officers and conducting business on behalf of the ministry’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA). Speaking at the ‘Dream Realised’ outreach at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Tuesday, Minister, Collin Croal said although some of the matters […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) on Tuesday allocated approximately 1,500 house lots in the communities of Lusignan and Good Hope along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). The Department of Public Information (DPI) spoke with several of the beneficiaries at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) who have […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport underwent a series of modifications to enhance its capabilities, as well as foster its transformation into an aviation hub ready to receive passengers and air travel in a more manageable, practical, comfortable and modernised environment. Since reassuming office in 2020, the Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led Administration has mapped out a […]
– Second Annual Basketball Tournament, Empowerment workshop hosted The community of Victory Valley, Linden, Region 10, continues to feel the government’s presence, as residents continue to be engaged through a host of initiatives. Victory Valley is home to approximately 800 residents, who had the opportunity of consulting with several government officials and received interventions to […]
The Ministry of Labour is endeavouring to broaden the scope of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) beyond the confines of workplaces by promoting awareness on its significance in homes. To commemorate OSH month 2023, the ministry hosted a walk on Sunday. This year’s celebration is themed, “A Safe and Healthy Working Environment is a […]