– residents commend swift action by gov’t Permanent Secretary of the Public Works Ministry, Vladim Persaud on Sunday signed a contract with Modern Construction and Trucking Services for the emergency construction of an improved ‘B’ Field Sophia Bridge (Blacka Bridge). The contract, valued at some $50 million, will span a period of three months, and […]
In keeping with government’s efforts to mobilise local leadership and enhance communities across Guyana, the nationwide clean up exercise continued in Section ‘B’ Sophia on Sunday morning. Volunteers from the community turned out as early as 6:00 am to clear trenches, pick up garbage, and remove unsightly vegetation along the roadways. Residents who participated in […]
– Shop owners must provide garbage receptacles for customers The Public Works Ministry on Sunday coordinated another community enhancement exercise in Sophia, which forms part of the government’s renewed efforts of beautifying communities across the country, initiated by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Public works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, in an invited comment, shared with the […]
With the government taking its clean up exercise to Sophia, Georgetown, Sunday morning, several residents came out equipped and participated fully in the initiative. The ongoing drive forms part of President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s ‘One Guyana’ initiative and seeks to promote healthy and family-oriented communities. Residing in the community for 26 years, Shan Thorne […]
As part of the PPP/C Government’s agenda of enhancing communities across the country, a clean up campaign was led by Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Deodat Indar in various areas in Sophia, which include North Sophia, Pike Street, Dennis Street, ‘A’ Field, ‘B’ Field, and ‘C’ Field. The exercise was coordinated by the public […]
-says Guyanese are one big family and melting pot of culture, diversity The Annual Christmas Village was officially launched on Friday and President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali continues to spread his message of peace, love and unity among Guyanese. While delivering the feature address for the evening, President Ali said the event celebrates the uniqueness […]
Thirteen trainees received certificates for their successful completion of a Level Three Hybrid and Electric Vehicle training programme on Friday at Cara Lodge in Georgetown. The five -day programme taught participants how to identify, repair, and maintain various parts of electric vehicles. It was a collaboration among the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), REVAMP and the […]
–archaic public service rules being modernised – Min Parag The People’s Progressive Party/Civic Administration is examining the possibility of implementing an e-governance structure to deliver its services to citizens digitally, in an effort to develop and modernise the public service in Guyana. Public Service Minister, Sonia Parag made the revelation as she appeared on a […]
The Plaisance/Liliendaal Football team has moved to the next phase of the One Guyana President’s Cup football tournament after their win against the Timehri/Soesdyke team on Friday. While the match initially got off to a slow start, the second half of the game saw a re-energised Plaisance/Liliendaal team emerging victorious over their opponents. They won […]
In a demonstration of the strong, cordial relationship between the People’s Republic of China and Guyana, the Chinese embassy, on Friday handed over US$20,000 worth of flood relief materials to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). The simple handing-over ceremony was held at the headquarters of the CDC on Thomas Lands. The Ambassador of China to […]