As the government seeks to address the housing needs in Guyana by acquiring more land, significant focus will be placed on Wales, West Bank Demerara, Region Three, for house lot allocations. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, made this announcement during a visit to the region on Monday. He stated that “All of those […]
In response to an article published in the Stabroek News dated March 22, 2023, captioned ‘Poultry producers upset at chicken smuggling- GRA says addressing issue,’ Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA)wishes to remind the public that smuggling is illegal and anyone who attempts to import or export goods with intent to defraud the Revenue Authority of any […]
Several hinterland regions are set to benefit from some $7.5 billion in infrastructure upgrades this year, which will significantly improve the quality of life for Guyanese living in the logging and mining communities. The infrastructural investment has seen $5 billion being allocated under the Ministry of Public Works, and $2.5 billion under the Guyana Geology […]
The ‘One Health’ agenda will significantly help to advance Guyana’s food security efforts, even as the government continues to accelerate its food agenda. The initiative is a collaborative multi-sectoral and transdisciplinary approach at the local, regional, national and global levels, aimed at achieving optimal health outcomes. This means that the approach has a close connection […]
Guyanese will now witness more professionalism in the Guyana Police Force (GPF), as the training manuals/study modules for junior officers and ranks have been completed. The instruction handbooks were handed over to Commissioner of Police (ag) Clifton Hicken on Monday, which target over 4,000 junior officers and ranks. The comprehensive modules are for the newly […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security for the first time rolled out an old age pension and public assistance recipients query campaign in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) on Tuesday. The two-day campaign which is being hosted at Lot 1-2 Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, commenced at 9:00 hours and will conclude at 14:00 […]
Two new boarding bridges were commissioned Monday evening at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), as part of the government’s modernisation agenda. Taking the total number of boarding bridges to six, the added features will make it easier for passengers to exit the aircraft. Moreover, it will enable the facility to accommodate code E and […]
The long anticipated British Airways touched down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri on Monday for the official launch of its twice weekly flights to Guyana via the St Lucia route. Using a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, British Airways has the capacity to carry 332 passengers. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, while […]
The construction of the first 154 of 500 low-income homes is currently underway at Leonora, Edinburg, and Cornelia Ida, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara.) Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal inspected the works on the homes on Monday. He was accompanied by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary Andre Ally, Chief Executive Officer of the Central […]
─ says all Guyanese are stakeholders in development President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has stressed that his government will continue to wipe out all weapons of racism in Guyana. The head of state said all Guyanese are shareholders in the country’s development and the PPP/C Administration remains steadfast in meeting their needs. President Ali was […]