By Delicia Janneire | January 7, 2025 The Ministry of Public Works has launched a $3 billion road rehabilitation project along the East Bank Demerara Corridor, spanning from Grove-Diamond to Good Success. The project, which is expected to be completed within three months, covers 1.6 kilometers of road and involves six contractors—five handling road and […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 7, 2025 The Ministry of Housing and Water is on track to achieve 90% treated water coverage for coastal residents by the end of 2025, marking significant progress in improving the country’s water infrastructure. This ambitious goal comes as part of a broader strategy aimed at increasing access to clean […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 6, 2025 Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha remains optimistic that Guyana and the wider Caribbean will meet their goal of reducing food imports by 25% by the end of 2025, despite setbacks caused by Hurricane Beryl. During his year-end press conference, Minister Mustapha highlighted the region’s progress, with a 12% reduction […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 6, 2025 The Ministry of Housing and Water is preparing to present two new housing policies aimed at improving the living standards of citizens. Minister Collin Croal shared that these policies are part of a larger national initiative to enhance homeownership opportunities and address housing quality. One of the policies […]
By Jacquey Chacon | January 6, 2025 Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, has issued a stern warning to residents of Linden, urging them to avoid squatting as the government continues its efforts to regularize house lots in the region. The announcement was made during a recent address to residents in Victory Valley. Minister […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 6, 2025 Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has attributed political interference as the primary reason for the delays in the construction of the New Demerara River Bridge. Speaking at his ministry’s 2024 End of Year Press Conference, Edghill stated that local political divisiveness and opposition efforts aimed at hindering […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 6, 2025 In 2024, the Ministry of Housing and Water has expended over $12.5 billion to complete more than 1,600 houses across the coast, ensuring that citizens from all walks of life have the opportunity to become homeowners. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, reported that a significant […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 6, 2025 The Ministry of Housing and Water is on track to meet its goal of 90% treated water coverage for residents along the coast by the end of 2025, marking a significant improvement from 2020, when only 52% of the population had access to treated water. Minister within the […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 6, 2025 In a community meeting held in Victory Valley, Region Ten, President Dr. Irfaan Ali assured residents that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government would continue its development efforts in the region. He urged the residents to disregard detractors and focus on the collective goal of “One Guyana,” emphasizing the […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 5, 2025 The Ministry of Housing and Water has successfully regularized 17 squatter areas over the past three and a half years, providing over 1,500 house lots to citizens across the country. This accomplishment was shared by Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, during a year-end press conference […]