By Josiah Williams In a significant move to boost both residential and agricultural development, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that 500 families along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway will be allocated land for both housing and farming purposes. This initiative aims to transform the lives of residents in these communities. The government is set to develop farmsteads […]
By Delicia Janneire The Director of Solid Waste Management, Walter Narine, has revealed that efforts are underway to establish a compost facility in Georgetown. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to mitigate the city’s persistent garbage problems and reduce the burden on local landfills. Work on the compost plant is progressing, with a […]
Guyanese citizens expressed satisfaction after engaging with Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and other government officials at a Public Day event held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. Attendees, including Mrs. Sarju and Ms. Narine, highlighted personal grievances, such as a tragic incident in Corriverton, where they sought assistance and were directed to the appropriate […]
Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, announced plans to introduce an Engineer’s Bill in the National Assembly during a recent workshop on Road Construction and Concrete Works. This legislation aims to bolster accountability within the engineering profession and ensure the highest standards of quality and professionalism. Minister Edghill emphasized the importance of the Engineer’s Bill in […]
Forty-five women from Region Two are set to receive training in cosmetology over the next four months, thanks to a competency-based vocational training program launched by the Office of the First Lady and the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) on Thursday. The program, which aims to empower women through vocational skills, will also provide life […]
Policy Forum Guyana, a non-profit organization, launched its 1.5 Influencer Kit today in the Conference Room of the National Bookstore at Church and Main Streets, Georgetown. The initiative aims to encourage Guyanese to adopt a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle. The 1.5 Kit is designed to help individuals take the first step towards a lifestyle […]
Reycia Nedd In response to heavy rains causing flooding in Linden, a team led by Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips and including Minister of Public Works Hon. Juan Edghill, along with engineers from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority, conducted inspections to assess emergency relief efforts. The team visited areas affected by Monday’s overnight rains […]
In response to heavy rainfall causing widespread flooding, the Central Government has initiated emergency works in Linden, Region 10, aimed at providing relief to affected areas. Prime Minister Mark Phillips underscores the need for collaborative efforts between local government bodies to address drainage issues and prevent future flooding. Heavy rainfall on Monday night into Tuesday […]
Josiah Williams President Dr. Irfaan Ali continued his regional outreach in Region One, unveiling plans for extensive agricultural development spanning hundreds of acres of land. During his visit to communities such as Hotoquai and Canal Bank in Mabaruma, President Ali announced ambitious plans to develop 250 acres of land for crop cultivation in a central […]
Fabiana Mcklmon In celebration of its seventh anniversary, the Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission (GWCMC) organized an open day and exhibition, supported by various stakeholders including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Management Consultants (EMC), and the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU). The open event aimed to promote awareness of wildlife conservation, offering interactive activities […]