By Saskia Warrick | January 13, 2025 Residents of Strathspey, East Coast Demerara, are set to see significant improvements in road infrastructure as part of a $63.4 million upgrade project. Six roads in the area are currently undergoing extensive work, with completion expected by March 2025. During a community outreach, Minister of Public Works, Juan […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 13, 2025 The second phase of roadworks along Homestretch Avenue is set to begin soon. This phase will focus on the section from the CANU headquarters to the National Cultural Centre, with plans to widen the remaining part of the road into four lanes. KZEE Investments has been contracted to […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 10, 2025 The government’s 4.2 billion-dollar investment in the Community Service Officers (CSO) programme, now known as the Youth Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Programme (YEAP), has yielded impressive results in terms of skills development and employment opportunities for youth across Guyana. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, presented the year-in-review report, […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 10, 2025 A significant step was taken toward the finalization of Rockstone Village’s land title during a government-led community engagement held on Wednesday in Region 10. The event, led by Ministers Vickram Bharrat, Pauline Sukhai, and Oneidge Walrond, aims to move the village closer to receiving its official certificate of […]
By Tracy Romalho | January 10, 2025 During a community meeting on Thursday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali assured residents of Melanie Damishana that he would collaborate with them on an agricultural innovation plan to foster development in the area. A prominent community member, James Bond, shared the residents’ efforts in organizing themselves and clearing acres […]
By Tracey Liverpool | January 9, 2025 The Region Ten Tourism Committee (RTTC) is intensifying its efforts to boost the local tourism industry with a series of training programs set to begin this January. These initiatives are designed to build capacity and equip residents with the skills needed to contribute to the growing tourism sector. […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 9, 2025 Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, recently visited the construction site of the Port Mourant Secondary School in Berbice, providing an update on the extension works. She noted that the project is nearing completion, with significant progress made since her last visit about a month […]
By Tracey Liverpool | January 2025 The Region Ten Tourism Committee (RTTC) is taking significant steps to enhance the region’s tourism industry by launching a series of capacity-building training programs. These programs are designed to equip residents with the necessary skills to contribute effectively to the growing tourism sector. The first two training sessions will […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 8, 2025 In his New Year message, President Irfaan Ali highlighted that community development will be a key focus for the government in 2025. Efforts will be directed towards improving the quality of life for citizens through strategic initiatives that include solid waste management and the development of recreational spaces […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 8, 2025 The Ministry of Labour is rolling out new training initiatives aimed at equipping Guyanese with the necessary skills to meet the demands of the country’s ongoing development. Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton outlined the new programs during a recent press conference, noting that these initiatives will be carried […]