The Education Ministry’s National Accreditation Council (NAC) is moving forward with the government’s agenda which will enable Guyanese to benefit from a world-class education system. Accreditation is the first step in that direction and is in keeping with NAC’s efforts to ensure that all post-secondary and tertiary education institutions operate at their highest standards. The […]
-Construction of $34M bridge underway Projects to desilt drains and construct small roads and footpaths in Victory Valley, Region Ten are completed. The ten contracts, valued at $5million each were awarded in December 2022 to resident contractors. The initiative is a fulfilment of a commitment made by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during […]
Approximately 331 residents in the village of Tassarene, located in Middle Mazaruni, have received first time access to potable water with the installation of a new water supply system, valued $53.9 million. The system was commissioned by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal on Sunday morning. The minister was accompanied by Guyana Water Incorporated […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips says government will continue to build on its ardent policy of inclusion, which will see broad-based benefits and increased opportunities for all Guyanese. The prime minister, who was speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement at State House on Thursday last underscored that, “Our policy does not embrace any form of […]
– engages Bushlot, Mahaica farmers to resolve issues On Saturday, Agriculture Minister, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha held meetings with farmers and residents from Bushlot, West Berbice, and Helena #2, Mahaica with the aim of resolving issues raised relating to the agriculture sector. While at Bushlot, both rice and cash crop farmers along with persons who rear […]
Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, and Hon. Deodat Indar, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, this morning met with sand truck owners and operators, who ply their trade in the vicinity of DSL Cash and Carry, Industrial Site, East Bank Demerara Public Road, to discuss relocation from their current operating space. […]
–one of the Caribbean countries which contained inflation to single digits-lower than many countries in the world As the global economy confronts high levels of inflation, the economies of the Caribbean, including Guyana, have recorded low inflation rates due to direct action to keep prices from rising. In its December 2022 quarterly issue of […]
Thirty residents of Plantation Hope, Bath Settlement, Region Five, on Friday received their transports for lands that were purchased decades ago from the Guyana Sugar Corporation. About a year ago the government made a commitment to assist those persons with obtaining the transports. While there were setbacks, the promise has been fulfilled. Attorney General and […]
The construction of a new bridge at ‘B’ Field Sophia began on Thursday following the demolition of the dilapidated wooden bridge known as the ‘Blacka Bridge’. The contract to rebuild the bridge was signed in December 2022, following community visits by ministers of government. Residents were promised a brand-new concrete structure to ease the flow […]
Batavia village in Region Seven will experience tremendous development as the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs facilitated a US$20 million quarrying project that will be undertaken by a private company – EKAA HRIM Earth Resource Management Inc. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai signed a 15-year agreement with the Batavia Village Council and representatives of EKAA […]