By Saskia WarrickDecember 12, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced significant investments aimed at improving farm-to-market access roads in Region Two, which will boost agricultural productivity and enhance connectivity for farmers in the region. The announcement was made during a meeting with farmers and residents in Anna Regina today. The President revealed that the […]
By Delicia Janneire | December 9, 2024 The Ministry of Public Works has awarded 61 contracts totaling $162 million for road rehabilitation in Bartica, Region Seven. Each contract, valued between $1.8 million and $2.5 million, has been allocated to small contractors residing in the region, with all works slated for completion by December 31, 2024. […]
By Delicia Janneire, December 7, 2024 Residents of New Forest in East Canje, Berbice, will soon experience the convenience of electricity for the first time, with the service expected to be provided just before Christmas. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced this during an outreach session with the community. The initiative is part of the […]
By Tracey Liverpool, December 7, 2024 Construction of the new Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is progressing as planned, with the project team providing an update on its developments. Project Engineer Pavel Magin reported that work on a temporary bridge, which began in November, is underway. The temporary structure, which includes both a main bridge and a platform, […]
December 7, 2024 Guyana is advancing towards a renewable energy future with the commissioning of a 0.65-megawatt grid-forming solar photovoltaic farm in Mahdia, Region Eight. The $362.41 million project, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank, aims to provide sustainable energy, reduce costs, and lower carbon emissions. The solar farm is projected to save $80.5 million […]
December 6, 2024 Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, attended the signing of 94 road contracts worth a total of 1.2 billion dollars at the Watooka Guest House in Linden on Friday. The contracts are part of the Ministry of Public Works’ ongoing miscellaneous road program, aimed at improving infrastructure in the region. Minister Edghill […]
By Delicia Janneire | December 5, 2024 Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is currently carrying out emergency repairs on leaking pipes along Avenue of The Republic, with crews working in front of the Deeds and Commercial Registry. The work is expected to be completed within the next 24 hours. Executive Director of Operations at GWI, Jawaharlall […]
By Nakasia Logan | December 5, 2024 To ensure a smooth flow of traffic in Georgetown during the busy holiday season, the Guyana Police Force Traffic Department has rolled out a comprehensive management plan. This plan includes strategic placements of traffic ranks in key areas to reduce congestion and improve vehicle movement in the capital […]
By Josiah Williams | December 5, 2024 Guyana is positioning itself as a global tourism powerhouse, with significant investments being made to develop and diversify the country’s tourism and hospitality sector. Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, made this announcement at the Ministry’s end-of-year press conference on Wednesday. Minister Walrond highlighted that tourism […]
By Kimberly Giddings | December 4, 2024 In a bid to enhance the cleanliness of Georgetown, Mings Products and Services has donated ten garbage receptacles to the municipality. The donation was officially handed over to City Mayor, Alfred Mentore, during a brief ceremony held in the City Hall compound. Mayor Mentore expressed his appreciation for […]