By Saskia Warrick Thirty-seven residents of Laing Avenue received housing assistance vouchers from the Ministry of Housing, marking the fourth batch of beneficiaries under the government’s initiative to promote homeownership. This $50 million program aims to provide affordable housing solutions across all segments of society. Each recipient was granted a $250,000 voucher for home repairs, […]
By Josiah Williams Santa Aratack residents can look forward to a transformed community as President Dr. Irfaan Ali unveiled plans during a recent visit. President Ali outlined several projects aimed at enhancing Santa Aratack, including new agricultural programs focused on honey, coconut, and citrus production. He highlighted the planting of 500 coconut trees and over […]
By Josiah Williams President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a significant housing expansion initiative at Wales on the West Bank of Demerara, aimed at benefiting 20,000 families as part of the government’s ongoing housing expansion program. During a community engagement session in Leonora and surrounding Region 3 communities, President Ali highlighted that the development at Wales […]
By Fabiana McKlmon In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure, a state-of-the-art Oxygen Generation Plant has been commissioned at the Lethem Regional Hospital in Region Nine. This vital addition, valued at 500,000 US dollars, was made possible through a generous donation from the United States government. The newly installed oxygen generator is poised to revolutionize […]
By Saskia Warrick Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha unveiled plans for the rehabilitation of 63 sluices across Guyana, funded by a 45-million-US-dollar initiative from the World Bank. This announcement was made during an outreach to Region Six over the weekend, where the Minister emphasized the project’s significant impact on enhancing the country’s drainage system and supporting […]
By Saskia Warrick Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has announced the impending introduction of a new Medicine Regulation Bill aimed at curbing the sale of unprescribed antibiotics and counterfeit medicines in Guyana. This legislative effort is part of a broader strategy to elevate the Food and Drug Administration to a Level 3 standard, enhancing regulatory […]
By Samuel Gillis The Ministry of Education has commenced its annual disbursement of the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, with over 37,000 children in Georgetown set to benefit from this initiative. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh oversaw the distribution process at Queens College, emphasizing its significance in fulfilling the government’s commitment to supporting education. This […]
By Royan Abrams Over the weekend, a significant milestone was marked in Region 6 with the commissioning of a new $50.2 million health center in Canefield, Canje. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, who emphasized the pivotal role of the facility in enhancing healthcare services at the primary level. Minister […]
By Nakasia Logan The Better Hope/La Bonne Intention (LBI) Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) is prioritizing road improvements as a key component of its infrastructural development agenda. Chairman Zaman Shaw highlighted the importance of upgrading the road network within these villages, addressing the deteriorating conditions that have long been a concern for residents. In an exclusive […]
By Josiah Williams The Government of Guyana continues to make strategic investments to strengthen the nation’s security system, with a significant focus on digital transformation. President Dr. Irfaan Ali recently announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs’ services will soon be fully digitized as part of phase one of the country’s Information and Communication Technology […]