By Royan Abrams President Mohamed Irfaan Ali recently met with factory workers at the Blairmont Sugar Estate on the West Bank of Berbice, where he addressed concerns raised by the workers and outlined the government’s commitment to investing in the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO). The meeting, part of a series of community engagements in Region […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The upgrade of the existing hand pump well with a photovoltaic (PV) system for residents of Fort Island, located along the Essequibo River in Region Three, promises to provide a reliable supply of drinking water to approximately 120 residents in 33 households. The new PV system will comprise two submersible pumps, a […]
By Reycia Nedd The government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure development in Region 10 is evident through the construction and rehabilitation of roads in communities like Coomacka and Nottinghamshire. For the first time, residents of Coomacka and Nottinghamshire are experiencing the benefits of paved roads in their communities. This significant infrastructure upgrade is expected to catalyze […]
By Reycia Nedd Scores of Lindeners gathered to witness the excitement of the third annual Easter Basketball Tournament in Victory Valley, Wismar, and Linden. Organized by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd in collaboration with the Embassy of China in Guyana, the one-day tournament showcased the talent and enthusiasm of local basketball […]
By Kristin Josiah President Dr. Irfaan Ali has taken proactive steps to support the fisherfolk of Rosignol, West Coast Berbice, by facilitating access to finance and announcing a series of measures aimed at improving the fishing trade in the community. Kristin Josiah brings us the story. During a recent visit to Rosignol, President Ali, accompanied […]
By Saskia Warrick Significant infrastructural upgrades are on the horizon for the Three Door Sluice located in De Edwards, West Coast Berbice, Region Five, as announced by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha following a recent meeting with the Fishermen Cooperative Society. The decision to undertake these works comes in the wake of a recent visit by […]
By Fabiana McKlmon During an outreach in Nappi village, located in central Rupununi, President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed ambitious plans for the region, surpassing the budget allocation with over $1 billion in investments. The government’s initiatives aim to bring significant development to Region Nine communities, empowering residents to contribute to their own growth and that […]
By Royan Abrams The Easter edition of the ‘Teach Them Young to Swim’ programme kicked off in Region Six, offering over 100 young individuals between the ages of 6 and 18 the opportunity to learn swimming skills. This initiative, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport through the National Sports Commission, aims to […]
In a significant move towards land regularization, the Ministry of Housing and Water initiated a process aimed at granting land titles to individuals squatting on lands in the Fitz Hope area of Phase Four, Amelia’s Ward in Linden. Under the leadership of Minister Susan Rodrigues, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, the exercise […]
By Shawnette Fiedkou Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, has officially commissioned the first Regional Dental Unit in Christianburg, Linden, Region Ten, with the objective of delivering high-quality dental care services to residents. The Regional Dental Unit, situated at the former Christianburg Health Centre, is fully equipped to cater to the dental care needs of […]