By Delicia Janneire, NCN News – December 31, 2024 Phase One of the East Coast to East Bank Demerara Road Link project, which connects Ogle to Haags Bosch, Eccles, is now over 92% complete. This was confirmed by Ashoka Buildcon Limited, the contractor handling the project, during a site visit by the Ministry of Public […]
By Delicia Janneire, NCN News – December 31, 2024 The demolition of all properties in the path of the New Demerara River Bridge at Peter’s Hall is almost complete, with the final properties set to be cleared soon. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, provided this update during a site visit conducted earlier today. With […]
By Saskia Warrick, NCN News – December 30, 2024 The agriculture sector in Guyana has experienced growth and transformation in most areas, with one notable exception: sugar production. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha revealed at his year-end press conference that sugar production has fallen short of expectations, with just over 47,000 tons produced, marking a decline […]
December 30, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has attributed Guyana’s rapid economic growth to a combination of the thriving oil and gas sector and strong investments in the non-oil economy. In a live broadcast on Sunday night, the President emphasized the government’s commitment to creating a diversified economy that does not solely rely on oil […]
By Celestine Chacon, NCN News – December 30, 2024 Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has announced the upcoming commissioning of four new pump stations across Guyana, marking a major milestone in the country’s agricultural development. The new pump stations are set to be inaugurated in Trafalgar, Montrose, Liliendall, and Canal Polder in the coming weeks, […]
By Celestine Chacon, NCN News – December 30, 2024 All major roads in Essequibo, Region Two, are set for significant upgrades, according to Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill. In a recent meeting with small contractors in the region, Edghill revealed that the proposed improvements will address growing traffic congestion and the deteriorating condition of […]
By Celestine Chacon, NCN News – December 28, 2024 A newly commissioned $528 million pump station in Andrews, Region Two, is set to significantly enhance flood prevention and agricultural irrigation in the region. The state-of-the-art facility, which is designed to drain up to 100 cubic feet of water per second, is a major investment aimed […]
By Saskia Warrick – December 27, 2024 The President’s Men on Mission Initiative is transforming the lives of homeowners by improving property values and facilitating easier access to bank loans. At a newly constructed home in Cummings Lodge, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali outlined the initiative’s broader economic and infrastructural impact. The program has contributed […]
December 27, 2024 The government is set to begin the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to pensioners next week, as part of a broader initiative to assist Guyanese citizens. During a press conference earlier today, PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo confirmed that the Ministry of Finance has already prepared checks […]
By Kimberly GiddingsDecember 24, 2024 Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing improvements at Meadowbank Wharf, where 80% of the $190 million project has been completed. The project, which was initiated as a commitment by President Irfaan Ali, includes the construction of sheds for fisherfolk, improvements to water quality, and […]