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 […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 8, 2025 The Ministry of Labour has announced that no cases of child labour were reported in Guyana throughout 2024. This milestone is attributed to a series of proactive measures implemented by the Ministry, including an increase in inspections and awareness campaigns aimed at educating the public about the negative […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 8, 2025 The Thomas Lands Road Project is moving forward as Phase One nears completion and Phase Two is set to begin. Project Engineer at the Ministry of Public Works, Kester Hinds, provided an update during a site visit on January 7, 2025. Phase One, valued at 381.6 million dollars, […]
By Tracey Liverpool | January 7, 2025 Three secondary schools in Linden are preparing to welcome back students and teachers on Monday, January 13, 2025, while a fourth school will open its doors on Thursday. The delayed openings are due to ongoing repairs and electrical maintenance in several schools within the region. Kwakwani Secondary School […]
January 7, 2025 Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, has cautioned residents of Linden against squatting, as the government plans to regularize over 800 additional house lots in the region by mid-2025. During a meeting with residents in Victory Valley on Sunday, the Minister provided updates on the government’s efforts to improve land ownership […]
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 […]