October 14, 2024 The Desert Flower Guyana Glow for Mental Health Out of the Shadows Awareness Walk took place on Saturday, attracting around 500 participants in a collective effort to promote mental health awareness. The event aimed to shift the conversation about mental health, bringing it out of the shadows and into the light. British […]
October 14, 2024 Hundreds of residents and farmers in Regions 5 and 6 are set to benefit from improved drainage and irrigation as the Ministry of Agriculture recently handed over five excavators to the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA). This equipment, worth millions, will enhance productivity and reduce flood risks in these agricultural communities. Two […]
October 14, 2024 Soil samples from the site of the Mackenzie-Wismar bridge project are currently being tested after concerns were raised about possible rare earth elements in the area. The issue was brought to attention by Mayor Sharma Solomon during a public stakeholder meeting on Saturday at the Watooka Guest House, where Minister of Public […]
October 14, 2024 The Ministry of Public Works, through its Special Projects Unit, will soon begin comprehensive road rehabilitation in Northeast La Penitence. This initiative, part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, follows a community engagement led by Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill, where residents shared their appreciation for the upcoming improvements. […]
October 12, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali inaugurated the Kaashi Dhaam Crematorium on Leguan Island, Essequibo, the first facility of its kind on the island. This project is part of a broader investment of $7 billion in Leguan’s development since the government took office in 2020. The crematorium, constructed by the Ramroop Foundation at President […]
October 12, 2024 A stakeholder meeting on the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge project recently brought together local residents, project officials, and regional representatives to discuss the much-anticipated infrastructure development. Lindeners expressed their concerns and suggestions on the multi-million-dollar bridge project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Linden and other regions. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, attended […]
By Josiah WilliamsOctober 9, 2024 Georgetown, Guyana — The pipeline for the highly anticipated Gas-To-Energy (GTE) project is now mechanically complete, marking a significant milestone. The announcement came from ExxonMobil Guyana’s President, Alistair Routledge, who provided an update on the project at a media conference earlier today. Routledge highlighted that the risers for the pipeline […]
By Delicia JanneireOct 8, 2024 Georgetown, Guyana — Vendors in Plaisance impacted by the East Coast Demerara (ECD) Railway Embankment New Four-Lane Road Project are relocating to a designated tarmac to accommodate the construction. On Tuesday night, 50 vendors drew lots to determine their new vending spaces, with a deadline to complete the move by […]
By Delicia JanneireOct 9, 2024 Georgetown, Guyana — The Conversation Tree Road Project, a significant infrastructure upgrade connecting the Rupert Craig Highway to Dennis Street, is approaching its final phase. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill recently conducted a site visit to assess the project’s progress, expressing satisfaction with the developments and noting that the October […]
By Tracey Liverpool | October 8, 2024 The construction of the new Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is progressing, and commuters between Mackenzie and Wismar will soon experience changes to traffic patterns. A detour road is scheduled to open on Monday, October 14, facilitating transportation during the construction phase. Civil engineer Pavil Magin from China Railway Construction Company […]