February 10, 2025 The Social Development Committee of the Linden Mayor and Town Council officially launched Linden Town Week (LTW) 2025 on Sunday evening at the Linden Theme Park. The annual celebration, set to take place from April 25 to May 6, will once again be held under the theme “We are One People, One […]
February 10, 2025 Approximately 400 residents of Falmouth, a village along the Berbice River, now have access to potable water following the commissioning of a $22.5 million water supply system. The newly installed system includes a 100-meter potable water well, over 300 meters of pipeline, 55 service connections with standpipes, and solar panels to power […]
By Delicia JanneireFebruary 10, 2025 Works have commenced on a new access road, starting from the government reserve in line with Sussex Street to Mandela Avenue. The project is being executed by the Ministry of Public Works. The upgrade of Cemetery Road and Independence Boulevard has resulted in increased traffic flow along Sussex Street, prompting […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 10, 2025 The data analysis for Guyana’s 2022 National Population and Housing Census is in its final stages, according to Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh. The announcement was made during discussions on the recently concluded budget estimates, where opposition members inquired about the status of the census. The minister reported that the […]
February 6, 2025 The Linden Mayor and Town Council has approved the commencement of road repairs along Sir David Rose Avenue, utilizing funds generated from the Kara Kara toll booth. This decision was made during the first statutory meeting of the council for 2025, held on February 5. At the meeting, the financial committee, led […]
By Delicia JanneireFebruary 6, 2025 The long-awaited rehabilitation of the Linden/Soesdyke Highway has officially commenced, marking the start of a US$161 million project. The project, awarded in August 2024, is being carried out by local company GuyAmerica Construction Inc. and Trinidad-based Namalco Construction Services Limited. Work began this week with the removal of the existing […]
By Kimberly Giddings | February 5, 2025 The Industry/Plaisance Neighborhood Democratic Council (NDC) has received a new mini excavator, which will play a crucial role in improving the community’s drainage system. The excavator was handed over by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, in a ceremony held on the East Coast of Demerara. This move is […]
By Saskia Warrick | February 4, 2025 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) across the country will soon be equipped with mobile firefighting equipment as part of a broader initiative to strengthen local emergency response efforts. The measure falls under the $2.8 billion allocation for local government bodies within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development’s […]
By Saskia Warrick | February 4, 2025 The government is advancing plans for the establishment of the Guyana Law School, with land identified and feasibility studies in progress. The update was provided during the parliamentary scrutiny of the Ministry of Legal Affairs’ $1.6 billion budget approval. Seven acres of land have been earmarked at the […]
By Nakasia LoganFebruary 3, 2025 After nine years of on-and-off rehabilitation, the Kitty Market is finally nearing completion. The ongoing work has been a long journey, and with the City Hall’s push for a February month-end deadline, there is renewed momentum to finalize the project amidst financial accountability challenges. City Mayor Alfred Mentore expressed his […]