By Delicia Janneire | January 21, 2025 The Guyana Electrical Inspectorate (GEI), operating within the Ministry of Public Works, completed 13,476 electrical inspections in 2024, marking a significant increase in its inspection efforts compared to previous years. The inspections covered a range of facilities, including government agencies and ministries such as Health, Education, the Deeds […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 21, 2025 Construction has officially begun to upgrade Bel Air Avenue, from Dennis to Francois Street, to better accommodate the increasing volume of traffic in the area. The works are part of phase two of the rehabilitation of the Conversation Tree Bypass Road. The eastern section, from Dennis to Francois […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 20, 2025 In light of a 21% contraction in the sugar industry, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has directed the management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (Guysuco) to shift from a “bossing around” leadership style to a more collaborative approach with employees in order to enhance efficiency and meet production targets. […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 20, 2025 The government has allocated a total of $16.9 billion for the expansion and improvement of air and river transport in Guyana for the year 2025. A significant $7 billion will be dedicated to the air transport sector, with plans to expand the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) to […]
By Celestine Chacon, January 18, 2025 One of the contractors involved in the collapse of utility poles along Aubrey Barker Road in South Ruimveldt late last year will be blacklisted, following the completion of an investigation into the incident. This was revealed by Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive […]
By Delicia Janneire, January 17, 2025 The Government of Guyana has allocated a substantial $209.1 billion in the 2025 budget for the construction and rehabilitation of roads and bridges across the country. This funding will support several major infrastructure projects, including the long-awaited Corentyne River bridge linking Guyana and Suriname. Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni […]
By Nakasia Logan, January 15, 2025 The Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) has significantly boosted its forensic capabilities with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), valued at over $86 million. This cutting-edge equipment will help address the lab’s backlog of gunshot residue tests and enhance its overall evidence processing capacity. Minister of […]
January 10, 2025 The Helping Hands Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) spread New Year joy to both senior citizens and children at the James Residence in West Watooka over the weekend. Chairperson Sherry Fyffe-James shared that the event, which was formerly hosted by the PPP/C Wismar Flat Group, now falls under Helping Hands, an organization that has […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 14, 2025 The Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) of the Ministry of Public Works has reported a record revenue of over $1.2 billion for 2024, marking a 6.99% increase compared to the previous year. General Manager Yolanda Hughes Smith shared these figures during the Ministry’s Year-in-Review report, highlighting the significant […]
By Tracy Romalho | January 14, 2025 Minister of Public Works, Hon. Juan Edghill, announced that the government is exploring the possibility of expanding major roadways into six lanes to address growing traffic concerns. The expansion is seen as a crucial step to accommodate the current traffic volume, which has far outgrown the existing roadway […]