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 […]
By Delicia JanneireFebruary 4, 2025 The National Assembly has approved $141.45 billion in budgetary allocations for the Office of the Prime Minister, paving the way for significant advancements in the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project at Wales and the electronic identity card (e-ID) initiative. Of the total sum, $51.2 billion has been allocated for the second phase […]
February 3, 2025 A single mother of three from Fort Ordinance, Berbice, is the latest beneficiary of the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative, receiving the keys to a newly constructed home on Sunday. The house was handed over by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to provide improved living […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 1, 2025 The drainage infrastructure along the East Coast of Demerara has been further strengthened with the commissioning of a rehabilitated pump station at Montrose. The $220 million facility, equipped with a 200-cusec pump, will serve over 4,000 acres of farmland and provide flood relief to communities including Montrose, Success, Mon Repos, […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 28, 2025 Phase two of the Carifesta roadworks has officially begun on the southern carriageway, marking a significant step forward in the ongoing road improvement efforts. The project is being executed by Quality Deliverer, with an investment of 1.4 billion dollars. This phase involves both drainage and road widening works, […]
January 22, 2025 A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the Silvertown Community Centre on Tuesday night, rendering the building unusable. The fire, which broke out around 10:00 PM, caused significant damage, particularly to the top floor of the structure. The community centre, which served as an important hub for learning and entertainment, was used […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 22, 2025 The 2025 National Budget will focus on furthering Berbice’s development through targeted investments in key areas like infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic diversification, according to Ryan Alexander, President of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce. Alexander highlighted that Berbice, long recognized as an agricultural powerhouse for its rice and […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 22, 2025 Georgetown’s Mayor, Alfred Mentore, has pledged to pursue all delinquent taxpayers as the city council seeks to resolve its ongoing financial issues. The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has faced repeated challenges in paying its workers’ wages and covering basic expenses, leading to concerns over the city’s […]