In a significant development for the region, over 100 road contracts valued at approximately $4.1 billion were officially signed for the East Bank of Demerara. This collaborative initiative involved the Ministries of Public Works, Local Government, and Regional Development. The impacted villages set to experience the benefits of improved roads include Eccles, Diamond, Grove, Covent […]
During last weekend’s cabinet outreach in Region 10, Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton and Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues announced the government’s commitment to rebuild the Victory Valley Community Centre. The decision comes after a meeting with residents of the area, where a range of community concerns were addressed. The […]
Vendors at the McKenzie Market in Linden have voiced their concerns about the negative impact of illegal and roadside vending on foot traffic within the market premises. These sentiments were expressed during a recent cabinet outreach to Linden, where Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, engaged with citizens. During the walkabout […]
The AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2023 (ACTIF 2023) has been hailed as a ‘resounding success’ by Guyana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh. The event, held at the Marriott Hotel, saw participation from over 1,500 attendees representing 33 different countries. During a closing press conference, Dr. Singh emphasized that the forum provided a significant opportunity […]
Guyana’s aviation landscape is experiencing rapid growth, with 35 individuals recently graduating with certificates in various disciplines within the aviation sector. The graduation ceremony, held at the Air Navigation Services Control Tower in Timehri, marks a significant milestone for the Civil Aviation Training School, showcasing its enhanced capacity to empower professionals in the aviation industry. […]
In a significant milestone for infrastructure development, a total of 222 contracts with a combined value of approximately 7.8 billion dollars were formally signed for road construction projects on the East Coast of Demerara. This ambitious undertaking is in line with the recent commitments made by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The initiative represents a […]
During a cabinet outreach meeting in Linden, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand made a significant announcement regarding the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School. The education minister addressed residents in the Speightland Community, emphasizing the purpose of the visit in connecting with the people and understanding their concerns. Responding to a concern raised by a parent regarding […]
Republic Avenue in Linden transformed into a bustling farmers’ market as the Regional Agriculture Department held the event, marking the culmination of Agriculture Month activities in Region 10. The market served a triple purpose: to alleviate the financial burden on consumers amidst rising living costs, support local farmers, and maintain controlled prices for agricultural products. […]
The fifth panel discussion held at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum highlighted the importance of identifying competitive advantages in agriculture to achieve food security in both the Caribbean and African regions. Executive Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria, Babajide Sanwoolu emphasized the need for countries to determine their strengths in agriculture and leverage them to […]
Residents of Block 22 and neighboring communities had the opportunity to voice their concerns and issues to government ministers over the weekend. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, met with residents to share the government’s development plans and address their concerns. Minister McCoy emphasized the […]