By Kimberly Giddings | October 9, 2024 In a continued effort to address community concerns and improve living standards, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, visited the communities of Goed Fortuin and De Kinderen in Region Three on Monday. The outreach was in response to residents’ requests for infrastructure upgrades and other […]
By Delicia Janneire, October 8, 2024 The communities of Parfait Harmonie, West Minister, Onderneeming, and Lust-en-Rust in Region Three are set to see all internal and main roads completed by December, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. Following a recent inspection, Minister Edghill noted that construction progress ranges from 10 to 55 percent, with […]
By Delicia Janneire, October 8, 2024 Residents of Lodge, Werk-en-Rust, and Wortmanville have commended recent road and drainage upgrades, which were completed as part of a $200 million initiative by the Ministry of Public Works’ Special Projects Unit. These improvements are expected to enhance daily life for residents, providing safer, smoother access and benefiting local […]
By Saskia WarrickOctober 7, 2024 Guyana is increasingly making its mark on the global stage, opening up new avenues for economic growth and regional collaboration, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd. He shared insights during the latest episode of the ‘Energy Perspectives’ podcast. Minister Todd emphasized that as a developing […]
By Kimberly GiddingsOctober 7, 2024 Residents recently allocated leased lands at Swan Extension along the Soesdyke Highway received valuable support this weekend to assist in building their homes and enhancing their community. Kwame McCoy, the Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Public Affairs, visited the community with a team from the […]
By Fabiana McKlmonOctober 7, 2024 The Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department is calling on drivers to prioritize time management to enhance road safety across the nation. This guidance was shared by Sergeant Dwain Caleb, who oversees traffic at the Mahaica station, during a segment of the program “Police and You.” Sergeant Caleb pointed out that […]
By Kimberly GiddingsOctober 7, 2024 Sixty-five residents from Region Nine have successfully completed various training programs offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). A graduation ceremony was held at the Business Incubation Centre in Tabatinga, honoring the graduates for their dedication and commitment in finishing their four to six-month courses. During the training, participants […]
By Celestine Chacon October 5, 2024 — Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, conducted a youth outreach in the Mocha Arcadia community, accompanied by representatives from the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), the Board of Industrial Training, and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. During the event, residents and […]
By Josiah Williams | October 4, 2024 The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has stated that it will not tolerate any attempts to stifle its local government councillors as they work to serve their constituents and advocate for development. This declaration comes from the Party’s General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, in response to recent issues in […]
By Delicia Janneire | October 4, 2024 Residents of Samville, located on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, are set to receive electricity for the first time in over 15 years, benefiting approximately 500 households in the community. During a recent visit, Nigel Chetram, the GPL Network Manager for the Demerara Zone, confirmed that the electrical network has […]