-works scheduled to commence in one week to clear channels Residents of Numbers Five, 28, 29 and 30 Villages on the West Coast of Berbice (Region Five) on Saturday, came one step closer to receiving better drainage which will ultimately increase production and less flooding. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha announced that a series of much-needed […]
One thousand black belly sheep are set to arrive in Guyana from Barbados next week. This was revealed by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha as he addressed residents of No.28 Village and surrounding communities, region five. “We will be having a 1000 black belly sheep coming from Barbados, the ship will be leaving Tuesday to […]
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) took its flagship ‘Dream Realised’ exercise to the International Building Expo 2022, which will see more than 5,000 people receiving house lots. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal explained that those persons are receiving their house lots in areas including Plantation Great Diamond and Grove-Diamond, Meten – […]
– Community development, empowerment take center stage during outreach Government on Saturday continued it’s engagement and outreach in Buxton aimed at helping the residents to tap into the available government services, and loans available to start-up small businesses. This resulted in a follow-up community meeting with the residents who were eager to listen to the […]
– Fisherfolk forum being planned soon Fisherfolk are being reassured that government remains committed to the development of the fishing industry, and their welfare. The assurance was given by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha who said government is aware of the challenges they face in the industry as they seek to provide an affordable source […]
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Saturday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Republic Bank Limited (RBL) for the financing of 500 low-income homes at Leonora, Region Three (Essequibo Island- West Demerara). The 20 x 30 (625 square feet) two-bedroom flat units will be built at a cost of $5.5 million each. […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali and First Lady Mrs Arya Ali introduced the Girls-Only Self-Defence Class under the ‘One Guyana’ initiative today at State House. The programme, which caters for girls 11-18 years of age, is designed to not only teach the art of self-defence, but to impart lifelong skills, discipline and assist in improving […]
Longstanding Childcare and Protection Agency director, Ann Greene has proceeded on retirement and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security hosted a farewell for the visionary on Friday. Minister of Human Services, Dr. Vindhya Persaud led the proceedings of tributes to the veteran and thanked her for her service. “On behalf of the Ministry, […]
-Lists combined risks and resolutions at PROSUR meeting Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, recently attended the Presidential PROSUR Summit and called for enhanced and consolidated security cooperation strategies, as well as a redoubling of efforts to ensure that South America remains a zone of peace. The Prime Minister said that South American […]
– Free steel, cement for homes being built under $6M Committing to ensuring home ownership is more affordable for families, that every citizen is lifted out of poverty, and that there is an increase in the net worth of every Guyanese, His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday evening announced a number of initiatives. […]