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$60.5M Danjah Hill road to be completed before Christmas− Min Edghill

Residents of Danjah Hill, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) were guaranteed that rehabilitation works on the road will be completed before Christmas. The road which is located in the township of Mahdia will span approximately 350 metres in rigid pavement concrete to the tune of $60,527,468. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill said the infrastructural works are […]

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Gov’t pursuing robust anti-corruption framework

As the PPP/C Government forges ahead to eradicate fraudulent conduct in all sectors across Guyana, its second anti-corruption framework workshop was opened on Tuesday, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). Held through the Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Ministry, the two-day seminar will see intense dialogue between representatives of the government, the private sector, and […]

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“Region Seven is more than mining” – Min. Mustapha

– farming groups benefit from approx. $4M worth of tools, seeds to advance agriculture – contracts for much-needed D&I works to be awarded within the next two weeks Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha today, (Wednesday, August 31, 2022) returned to the township of Bartica to deliver on a commitment made to farmers who requested the government’s […]

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$210M for roads, revetment works in St Ignatius, Region Nine

-$5M for first phase of reconstruction of Benab Residents of St. Ignatius, Region Nine will benefit from major roads, bridges and revetment work to the tune of $210 million, as government accelerates infrastructure development in hinterland regions. His Excellency, Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday, said that contracts have been awarded to complete revetment works at […]

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Wakenaam to benefit from roll-on-roll-off ferry, road upgrades

Residents of Wakenaam, Region Three will soon benefit from the services of a roll-on-roll-off ferry which will make their commute easier when travelling between Supenaam and the island. Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Deodat Indar on Friday visited the island where he assessed ongoing works and met with residents. The minister said he will […]

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$166M road upgrades for Daag Point, Region Seven

– residents grateful for a ‘gov’t that cares’ Residents of Daag Point, an Amerindian village in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), will soon benefit from a $166 million infrastructural upgrade on the community’s main access road. Rehabilitation on the main thoroughfare will be executed in phases, which will see the first phase spanning approximately 900 metres starting […]

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Masakenari could become an organic honey production hub

Masakenari, a remote village in Deep South Rupununi, Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine), could become a major organic honey production hub. President, Dr Irfaan Ali has already hinted his government’s intention to invest in the community, which he said, has vast potential for apiculture practices and honey production. During a meeting in the Region Nine […]

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Masakenari village to get $10M road, airstrip upgrade – President Ali

Residents of Masakenari, one of the most remote villages in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), will benefit from major infrastructure and other developments this year. His Excellency, Dr Irfaan Ali during a cabinet outreach Saturday, announced that government will make available $5 million to upgrade the Masakenari Airstrip to allow aircraft to land there during […]

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Phase two of Vlissengen Road project for September completion

Phase two of the geometric improvement project along Vlissengen Road is slated to be completed by the end of September. The project which spans from Barr to Lamaha Street will see the construction of a walkway for pedestrians. Lights have already been installed along the stretch. Vieira 66 Logistics is undertaking the works to the […]

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