– contracts valued at $8.5B The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Thursday signed three contracts totaling $8.5 billion for the construction of seven new water treatment plants in communities along the coast which will benefit over 181,000 residents from various communities. The treatment plants are to be constructed in Onderneeming, Region Two; Parika, Wales, Lust-en-rust […]
Residents in the Enmore/Hope Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) will be benefitting from improved roadways as works are underway in several communities.Chairman of the Enmore/Hope NDC Ramnaresh Tiwari said communities such as Logwood Blossom Scheme, Hope West, and Newtown Beezie are some of the beneficiaries. This, the Chairman noted, will impact residents in a positive way […]
Close to 100,000 residents can expect a paradigm shift in the quality of water service they receive within 24 months. This was announced on Thursday, October 13 as three contracts were signed for the construction of seven large water plants, to treat water across the coast. Three contracts, totalling GYD$8.5B were signed under Guyana Water […]
In line with its promise to expand Guyana’s potential to manufacture value-added goods, with a budgetary investment of $66 million this year to increase resources and encourage growth, the PPP/C Administration is prioritising the coconut industry. Led by President, Dr Irfaan Ali, Guyana has been leading the Caribbean in its food security efforts to lower […]
– over 4, 500 Afro-Guyanese trained in two years The Labour Ministry, through the Board of Industrial Training, has qualified over 7, 500 persons, 60 per cent or 4, 500 of whom are Afro-Guyanese. Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton said he is proud that his ministry’s skills training has provided young Afro-Guyanese with skill sets they […]
The Health Ministry will be lifting the visitation restrictions in place at the Infectious Diseases Hospital as early as next week. Speaking during today’s COVID-19 update, Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said there are few COVID-19 patients at the institution. The hospital is also now accommodating patients with other infectious diseases. “The majority of patients […]
– Says Govt committed to inclusivity and values traditions and customs of all Guyanese Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, assured Afro-Guyanese that the Government is committed to inclusivity and values the traditions and customs of all Guyanese. The Senior Government Official made this remark while paying tribute to African ancestors, as he […]
– PM witnesses signing of contract Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, today reaffirmed Government’s commitment to bridging the energy gap and providing reliable and efficient electricity to all Guyanese. He made the statement as he witnessed the signing of the contract for the construction of a GY$ 362,411,200, 0.686 Megawatt Solar Farm […]
– Min Indar spearheads follow-up meeting More than 200 residents of Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) ON Wednesday had their concerns addressed through various ministries and government agencies. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar met with the residents, a follow-up to a recent outreach by His Excellency, Dr […]
Beneficiaries of the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) in Belladrum, Region Five, (Mahaica-Berbice) have expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Labour for the host of training opportunities made available. The Department of Public Information (DPI) spoke with several youths who are benefitting from the programme. Ophelia Peters, a mother of seven, is currently undergoing training […]