By Delicia Janneire | November 11, 2024 A state-of-the-art $14 million model farm was officially commissioned at Talorgie on the Corentyne Coast, Berbice, by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, over the weekend. This development, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under the Ministry’s Sustainable Agriculture Development Project (SADP), marks the fourth such model farm […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 11, 2024 The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has been actively supporting villages across the country, empowering them to develop and promote their local tourism products. This initiative, aimed at enhancing sustainable tourism, has been a key part of the GTA’s mission to boost local economies and increase tourism awareness, especially […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 10, 2024 A $14-million model farm was commissioned at Talorgie, Corentyne, Berbice, by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha over the weekend, marking another step forward in the drive for sustainable agriculture in Guyana. The initiative, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under the Ministry’s Sustainable Agriculture Development Project (SADP), is […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 10, 2024 The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) continues to play a pivotal role in empowering villages to develop and promote their unique tourism offerings, enhancing sustainable economic growth in remote communities. As part of Tourism Awareness Month 2024, themed “A People-Centered Tourism Product: Elevating our Profile,” the GTA has released […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 8, 2024 The Ministry of Education has officially broken ground for the construction of a new secondary school in Nismes, Region Three, aimed at addressing the region’s growing student population. The new $1.3 billion institution will accommodate up to 800 students and is expected to be completed within the next […]
By Shannon Totaram | November 7, 2024 Residents of Bamia, a small community located along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, now have access to clean and safe drinking water for the first time in over 60 years. The community, which previously relied on nearby creeks, rainwater, and water delivered by trucks, celebrated the commissioning of a new […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 6, 2024 The Oko West Gold Project, a US$1.5 billion initiative, is poised to revolutionize Guyana’s mining industry. Set to begin operations in 2027, the project promises to reshape the country’s mining landscape and create substantial economic opportunities. Located 95 kilometers southwest of Georgetown, the 44-square-kilometer site is expected to […]
By Jacquey Bourne | November 6, 2024 The Ministry of Housing and Water has announced plans to regularize Lower Kara Kara – Block 42 in Linden and provide the community with access to potable water. The announcement was made during an outreach event held earlier today in the town. Chief Executive Officer of the Central […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 5, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called on contractors to expedite the construction of Guyana’s first maternal and pediatric hospital, located in Ogle, East Coast Demerara. During a site visit on Monday, the President expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the project and warned contractors that failure to meet […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 5, 2024 The Eugene F. Correia International Airport at Ogle is set to undergo significant expansion as part of the government’s commitment to modernizing Guyana’s aviation sector. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, made the announcement during the inaugural Caribbean Airlines flight to Suriname via the airport on Sunday. […]