By Nakasia Logan | January 3, 2025 The government has surpassed the 40,000 mark in housing allocations, with plans to exceed its five-year target of 50,000 house lots by the end of this year. The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is actively securing new lands to facilitate this expansion. Minister of Housing and Water, […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 3, 2025 The government is on track to achieving full clean water coverage in the hinterland by 2025, with 91% of the population now having access to safe, high-quality water. This progress aligns with the administration’s commitment to improving living standards in remote communities. Between 2021 and 2024, significant strides […]
By Celestine Chacon | Jan 3, 2024 Several villages in Region Eight have received millions of dollars in funding to facilitate road upgrades, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and connectivity in hinterland communities. The disbursement process, overseen by Member of Parliament Alister Charlie, saw various sums ranging from $3.5 million […]
By Saskia Warrick – January 2, 2025 The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development will conduct impact assessments at Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Regions 4 and 5 to evaluate the implementation of best practices following recent training programs. The assessments are part of an effort to enhance governance, accountability, and transparency at the […]
By Nakasia Logan – January 2, 2025 The year 2024 saw significant advancements in Guyana’s water sector, with notable improvements in services and expanded access to treated water, particularly in remote areas. President Irfaan Ali highlighted these achievements during his year-end press conference. As of the end of 2024, 98.3 percent of the population now […]
By Delicia Janneire – NCN News – January 2, 2025 During a press conference today, Vice President and PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo addressed questions surrounding the completion timeline for the new Demerara River Bridge, following President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s New Year message. While the President indicated that the bridge would be operational by […]
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 […]