By Nakasia LoganDecember 18, 2024 Parents and guardians of persons with disabilities have expressed their appreciation for the government’s recent announcements of increased financial and educational support. The announcement was made at a Christmas event hosted by President Irfaan Ali at State House on Tuesday. The event brought together children from various care centers and […]
By Kristen MacklingamDecember 18, 2024 Less than 24 hours after Alliance For Change (AFC) Leader, Nigel Hughes, claimed that his party had rescued 50 Venezuelan migrants, including young children, the group was left stranded at the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs in Georgetown without assistance. Hughes had earlier stated that the AFC would care for the […]
By Kimberly GiddingsDecember 18, 2024 On Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha brought holiday cheer to 5,000 children in Region Six by distributing toys across several villages. The distribution took place in Black Bush Polder, where the Minister highlighted the significance of the holiday season as a time for giving, spreading love, and fostering community spirit. […]
By Kimberly GiddingsDecember 18, 2024 On Tuesday, the government presented a boat to the Baracara Primary School in Region Six, an essential move to ensure that children in the area can safely cross the river and attend school. This initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing commitment to improve access to education, particularly for students […]
By Saskia WarrickDecember 13, 2024 The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has finalized several transformative agreements with major national corporations, delivering substantial wage increases, improved benefits, and enhanced working conditions for thousands of workers nationwide. Building on its historic multi-year agreement with the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), GAWU has successfully extended similar initiatives […]
By Nakasia LoganDecember 13, 2024 Efforts are underway by the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) to restore electricity to residents along Aubrey Barker Road by tonight. The disruption, which occurred on Thursday evening, left hundreds of households in South and North Ruimveldt without power after several utility poles collapsed. According to GPL Chief Executive […]
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, […]