By Celestine ChaconOctober 29, 2024 The Men on Mission (MOM) initiative, launched by President Irfaan Ali in 2022, celebrated its second anniversary on Monday, underscoring its continued dedication to mentorship and support for vulnerable groups across Guyana. At its inception, President Ali emphasized MOM’s purpose of instilling responsibility, promoting positive role models, and fostering a […]
October 28, 2024 The hospitality sector in Guyana is set for a significant boost with the upcoming opening of the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, located near the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) at Timehri. Slated for completion by early 2025, the 20-million-dollar project is expected to meet growing demand for accommodations in the area. President Dr. […]
October 26, 2024 More than 600 residents from Region 5 (West Coast Berbice) have received house lots through the Ministry of Housing and Water’s “Dream Realized” initiative, contributing to the government’s goal of distributing 50,000 house lots by 2025. These new allocations add to the 2,000 lots already distributed in the region and over 38,000 […]
October 26, 2024 A new $95 million Children’s Play Park was officially opened on Friday, marking the sixth park commissioned under the Office of the First Lady’s National Beautification Project. The park is part of an initiative to create more recreational spaces across Guyana, aiming to enhance community life in each administrative region. Located in […]
October 26, 2024 Guyanese citizens and animal activists have expressed their approval of the Vice President’s and the Protected Areas Commission’s plans for the modernization of the Botanical Gardens and Zoological Park. These plans were discussed during a public consultation held on Friday afternoon, where hundreds of attendees voiced their concerns and suggestions for the […]
October 24, 2024 The Pesticide and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB) has officially opened its $115 million Administrative Building, the first facility of its kind in Guyana. Situated within the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) compound, the building is designed to strengthen the management and regulation of chemicals across critical sectors such as […]
October 20, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has officially launched the construction of the Lethem Regional Hospital, a $6.5 billion state-of-the-art facility that promises to significantly enhance healthcare delivery in Region Nine. The new hospital, designed with 75 beds, will feature modern amenities, including two fully functional operating rooms, a contemporary emergency room with a […]
October 22, 2024 The Government of Guyana has allocated $2.7 billion for road works in Region Five, with over 400 lots to be developed across 33 villages. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill made the announcement during a recent contract award ceremony at the Fort Wellington NDC. Minister Edghill emphasized that the distribution of smaller contracts […]
The rehabilitation of the Meadow Bank Wharf in Georgetown, which is expected to be completed within two months, is a significant step toward improving the facilities for fishermen and vendors in the area. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, during an inspection of the site on Friday, confirmed that the government has invested 190 million dollars in […]
October 18, 2024 The Ministry of Home Affairs is preparing to implement urgent measures to address the rising number of road fatalities in Guyana. Despite a decline in overall traffic accidents, the increase in fatal outcomes has prompted immediate action from the government. Minister Robeson Benn highlighted the pressing need for interventions ahead of Road […]