By Saskia Warrick Continuing its efforts to communicate the advantages of the 2024 budget, the government has been actively engaging residents across the country. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, embarked on a visit to several communities in the Corentyne, Berbice region on Tuesday as part of this initiative. During the outreach, Minister Mustapha unveiled plans […]
By Josiah Williams In a significant development for the residents of Itabac in the North Pakaraimas region of Region 8, over 250 individuals now have access to potable water with the commissioning of a new well. Itabac, a community nestled in the North Pakaraimas region of Region 8, has marked a milestone with the commissioning […]
By Samuel Gillis Minister Kwame McCoy, from the Office of the Prime Minister, held discussions with residents of several communities in Region 3, accompanied by Regional Vice Chairman Omesh Satyanand. During the meetings in Recht-door-zee and Lust-en-rust, Minister McCoy and Vice Chairman Satyanand listened to the concerns of residents and outlined the government’s efforts to […]
By Samuel Gillis Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, brought a message of government accomplishments and ongoing initiatives to the residents of Region Three during her visit to Parfaite Harmonie. During her visit, Minister Sukhai emphasized the government’s commitment to unity and inclusivity, aiming to build Guyana on the foundation of diversity and harmony. “Our […]
By Royan Abrams In a significant stride towards modernizing the sugar industry, mechanized planting of sugar canes has commenced at the Albion Estate, marking a pivotal moment in Guyana’s agricultural landscape. The government’s commitment to enhancing efficiency and productivity in the sugar belt is underscored by substantial investments in cutting-edge equipment aimed at addressing labor […]
By Josiah Williams In a bid to bolster food production and support local farmers, the Government has announced a comprehensive set of agricultural interventions for Wakenaam, Region 3. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha revealed the plans during a recent community outreach event, where he engaged with farmers to address their concerns and outline strategies for agricultural […]
By Delicia Janneire Education Minister Priya Manickchand has disclosed plans for the rehabilitation of several dormitories in the hinterland regions this year, emphasizing the government’s commitment to providing adequate and standard accommodations for students. Speaking on the EduFM radio program, Minister Manickchand revealed that some of the dormitories slated for rehabilitation are carry-over projects from […]
By Saskia Warrick Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, recently engaged residents on the West Coast of Demerara, discussing infrastructural development and the benefits of the GY$1.146 trillion budget. Minister Edghill emphasized the government’s commitment to aggressive infrastructural development aimed at improving accessibility and enhancing citizens’ livelihoods. He highlighted the allocation of GY$70 billion for […]
By Saskia Warrick Guyana is gearing up to commence large-scale production of onions following promising results from trial cultivations, announced Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. With a growing focus on food security, onion trials are currently underway at the National Agricultural and Research Institute (NARI). Currently, Guyana imports onions from various countries including the United States […]
By Delicia Janneire In a significant step towards improving healthcare accessibility in Region One, the health posts in the villages of Koko and Wallaba in the Moruca Sub-district have been re-commissioned. During a recent visit to the sub-district, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony officially re-commissioned these two health posts, which underwent rehabilitation efforts in 2023. […]