Public Works Minister Juan Edghill conducted a site visit to assess the progress of the construction of the new Demerara 4-lane High Span Bridge. During the visit, Minister Edghill commended the ongoing work, expressing satisfaction that the project is on schedule. The benchmark time for the commencement of concrete pouring is set for January 6th. […]
The Human Services Ministry in Guyana is actively promoting its Family Act Bill as part of its commitment to humanitarian justice values. Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud has disclosed that the ministry is not only focused on national legislation but is also exploring avenues to extend its service boundaries internationally. With the Family Act Bill poised […]
The Housing and Water Ministry in Guyana is set to tackle the issue of squatting in certain areas, emphasizing the need for immediate attention. Minister Collin Croal, in a recent press conference, expressed concern about the situation in specific locations and outlined the ministry’s plans for regularization. Since 2020, the government, through the Central Housing […]
In 2023, Guyana experienced a notable decline in new HIV cases, according to a report from Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony. The minister stated that the country recorded 238 new HIV cases, signaling a positive trend. However, he highlighted that approximately 9,000 individuals in Guyana are living with HIV. Minister Anthony emphasized that out […]
At the Ministry of Labour’s end-of-year media briefing, it was announced that a significant achievement was made in 2023, with the recovery of $69 million for workers who had faced unpaid wages. Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton disclosed that the ministry received a total of 912 complaints from employees during the year, successfully resolving approximately 85% […]
In a recent update, the Ministry of Housing and Water revealed its substantial investments in the water sector, with ambitious goals for expanded coverage across Guyana. The primary objectives include reaching 90% coverage on the coast and achieving 100% coverage in the hinterland regions by the year 2025. Over the past three years, the government […]
In a recent announcement, President Dr. Irfaan Ali shared key initiatives and projects set to define Guyana’s progress in the coming year. The president’s focus on infrastructure development and social programs is evident in the unveiled plans. Wismar Bridge Construction: A contract for the construction of the new Wismar Bridge in Region Ten is slated […]
The Guyanese government is making significant strides towards achieving its target of allocating 50,000 house lots by 2025, according to a progress report presented to the media. In 2023 alone, over 8000 Guyanese individuals were allocated residential house lots, with Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, expressing confidence in achieving the set target. The […]
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony provided an end-of-year progress report, highlighting Guyana’s efforts to eliminate several infectious diseases, including filaria. Guyana currently faces five of the 20 Neglected Tropical Diseases listed by the World Health Organization, namely Filaria, Leishmaniasis, Leprosy, Chagas, and Worms. The ministry aims to eliminate these diseases by the year 2030. Minister […]
In an effort to combat the alarming trend of workplace fatalities, the Ministry of Labour is set to enhance Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training, particularly targeting the Mining and Construction Sectors. The announcement was made by the Minister of Labour during the ministry’s End of Year Press Conference at its Brickdam Office. The Ministry […]