The Guyana Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Programme (GUYSOL) is set to significantly decrease the amount payable in electricity subsidies for Lindeners. This was disclosed by GUYSOL Programme Director, Amir Dillawar, during an interview with DPI. “This will now free capital, and investments could now be made elsewhere. Rather than the government spending tens of millions […]
As the PPP/C Administration advances its development agenda, the capacity of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) must be improved to better serve the country, as such the Ministry of Home Affairs purchased several vehicles at a total cost of $81.8 million. Minister, Robeson Benn on Wednesday handed over the fleet of vehicles to Chief Fire […]
Works will commence in 2023 on the development of Guyana’s first smart urban centre ‘Silica City’ in the vicinity of the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. This is in keeping with the government’s transformative agenda to create a sustainable and climate-smart housing area. The idea was based on the need for Guyana to develop an urban centre to […]
A customer survey by GWI’s field and office staff has found no complaints about dirty water or customers using trench water for domestic purposes at Wakenaam. Indeed customers understand that there is a high iron content in the water above WHO standards and that GWI will commence shortly the construction of a water treatment plant […]
In a move to improve monitoring of water usage and reduce water loss, some 35,000 households are set to benefit from water meters in 2023. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Shaik Baksh, disclosed this during a press briefing at the GWI boardroom, Vlissingen Road, on Tuesday. In 2022, GWI met […]
– aims to meet nutritional needs of all Guyanese – investing in new agri technology Guyana’s agriculture sector will move leaps and bounds in 2023, as the PPP/C Government will be taking an aggressive approach towards accomplishing its overarching food agenda. The administration aims to sustainably meet the nutritional needs of every Guyanese, as well […]
The year 2023 will see numerous amendments to facilitate the government’s efforts to modernise the country’s legislation. This was disclosed by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall S.C., who was on Tuesday speaking on his programme ‘Issues in the News’. The AG stated that early this year, members of the Judicial Service […]
– described as ‘Caribbean man’ by President Ali Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has been conferred with Guyana’s second highest national award, the Order of Roraima by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The simple ceremony took place on Tuesday evening at State House in Georgetown. Established in 1976, […]
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in the process of purchasing the first 15 pre-fabricated wooden houses from Guyana, as part of the island’s rebuilding efforts after the volcano eruption in 2021. The ready-made homes will be procured from Guyanese manufacturer Duravilla, which specialises in pre-fabricated homes and hardwood products. The island’s Prime Minister, Dr […]
– to benefit 200 learners living with special needs, disabilities In keeping with efforts to improve the quality of life for learners living with special needs and disabilities across Guyana, the Education Ministry hosted a sod turning ceremony for the Aquatic Therapy Pool for these learners. The pool will be constructed at the Regional Special […]