In a significant milestone for infrastructure development, a total of 222 contracts with a combined value of approximately 7.8 billion dollars were formally signed for road construction projects on the East Coast of Demerara. This ambitious undertaking is in line with the recent commitments made by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The initiative represents a […]
During a cabinet outreach meeting in Linden, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand made a significant announcement regarding the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School. The education minister addressed residents in the Speightland Community, emphasizing the purpose of the visit in connecting with the people and understanding their concerns. Responding to a concern raised by a parent regarding […]
Republic Avenue in Linden transformed into a bustling farmers’ market as the Regional Agriculture Department held the event, marking the culmination of Agriculture Month activities in Region 10. The market served a triple purpose: to alleviate the financial burden on consumers amidst rising living costs, support local farmers, and maintain controlled prices for agricultural products. […]
The fifth panel discussion held at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum highlighted the importance of identifying competitive advantages in agriculture to achieve food security in both the Caribbean and African regions. Executive Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria, Babajide Sanwoolu emphasized the need for countries to determine their strengths in agriculture and leverage them to […]
Residents of Block 22 and neighboring communities had the opportunity to voice their concerns and issues to government ministers over the weekend. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, met with residents to share the government’s development plans and address their concerns. Minister McCoy emphasized the […]
Local educational institutions are joining forces with international partners to enhance and broaden educational services in Guyana. This collaborative effort aligns with the government’s commitment to fostering regional skill development. As the educational landscape in Guyana evolves, local tertiary institutions are striving to meet global standards. President Irfaan Ali recently announced significant initiatives, including a […]
Over a decade after the implementation of the Sustainable Housing for the Hinterland Programme in 2009, residents and contractors from Region One gathered to share their stories of transformation over the weekend. The initiative, funded with a budget exceeding 4 million US dollars from the Inter-American Development Bank and executed by the Housing Ministry’s Central […]
“The APA’s appeal was tabled in July 2023, and followed its first failed attempt at stopping Guyana’s ART Trees crediting, which effectively meant stopping carbon credits revenues flowing to Amerindian Villages. In May 2023, the Independent Reviewer who examined the APA’s complaint, concluded that the process set forth in the ART Standards was followed by Guyana, and that concerns expressed by the APA were not supported facts and, in several cases, inaccurate, and, further, that specific issues pointed to in the APA’s submission did not reflect an understanding of the role of the ART Standard. “
The Ministry of Labour has inaugurated a new office in Better Hope, East Coast Demerara, to enhance service accessibility for communities along the East Coast. This development is anticipated to benefit residents by providing vital services related to training, human development, and safeguarding workers’ rights. Minister Joseph Hamilton emphasized that the significant investment in this […]
The Linden Hospital Complex has introduced a program offering prescription spectacles for both children and adults at a subsidized cost. In addition to this, the hospital’s eye clinic continues to provide free eye tests and screenings for various eye conditions. Petal Archer, the Public Relations Officer of the Linden Hospital Complex, emphasized the improved services […]