By Nakasia Logan Silica City, a visionary urban development project situated along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, is making significant strides towards becoming Guyana’s pioneering ‘smart’ urban center. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, announced that construction of the initial phase of over seventy houses is well underway, marking a crucial step in the project’s implementation. […]
By Nakasia Logan The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) continues to streamline the process of homeownership, aiming to provide easier access for residents. Today, the agency conducted an outreach in the Timehri area, offering various essential services including interactions with financial institutions and access to housing subsidies. Led by Ministers Colin Croal and Kwame […]
By Myeisha Williams The government has announced a series of developmental projects aimed at improving the quality of life for residents of North Sophia. This was communicated during a ministerial outreach at the North Sophia Community Centre on Monday. Ministers Kwame McCoy, Oneidge Walrond, and Anand Persaud met with the residents to address their concerns […]
By Tracey Liverpool After enduring over six years of hardship, Denise Lampkin, a 50-year-old single mother from Wall Street, Amelia’s Ward, now has a new, comfortable home thanks to the Men on Mission (MOM) initiative. Lampkin’s journey to her new home began in December 2017 when her family house was destroyed by a fire. In […]
By Delicia Janneire The capacity of the Guyana Coastguard has been significantly bolstered with the commissioning of the new vessel, GDFS Shahoud. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, officiated the ceremony, emphasizing the government’s commitment to strengthening maritime security. The GDFS Shahoud, named in honor of the late Colonel Michael Shahoud, was […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou The Regional Democratic Council of Region Ten has re-activated its Disaster Preparedness and Relief Committee in response to recent flooding and following a directive from Prime Minister Mark Phillips. The new committee, chaired by Regional Chairman Deron Adams, aims to coordinate a more efficient response to disasters in the future. With several […]
By Samuel Gillis In a recent visit to communities along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, Minister of Public Affairs Kwame McCoy announced imminent relocation plans for some residents of Circuitville. This initiative aims to provide better housing opportunities and improve living conditions for the affected residents. Minister McCoy highlighted the necessity for relocation due to land occupancy […]
Minister of Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, recently inaugurated a new block-making facility in Swan village, located along the Soesdyke Linden Highway. This initiative, costing 7 million dollars, aims to enhance local economic opportunities and community infrastructure. In addition to the block-making facility, funded through government investments, Swan village also welcomed the commissioning of two sand […]
In a significant milestone for housing development in Guyana, five families in La Parfaite Harmonie, Region 3, have become proud owners of Core Homes under the ongoing initiative supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The families received keys to their homes during a ceremony held on Friday, marking a transformative moment in their lives. […]
In a move aimed at enhancing community empowerment among Afro-Guyanese populations, the government of Guyana has disbursed $48.6 million to 27 organizations across the country. Each group received $1.8 million to support various community development projects tailored to meet local needs. This funding represents the second installment under the government’s initiative to bolster grassroots initiatives […]