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Government Nears Construction Phase for Major Road Projects: Edghill Provides Updates

The Public Works Ministry, under the leadership of Oversight Minister Juan Edghill, has achieved significant progress in the preliminary works for major road projects across Guyana. Edghill provided updates on key initiatives, including the Good Success to Timehri Road, Linden-Soesdyke Highway, and Belfield to Rosignol projects during the year 2023. Minister Edghill reported that the […]

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Diamond Regional Hospital Set to Open in 2024: A Milestone in Guyana’s Healthcare Transformation

The Diamond Regional Hospital, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility, is on track to be inaugurated by the end of the year, marking a significant step forward in Guyana’s efforts to enhance its health infrastructure. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony provided assurances during a recent site visit to the construction area. Minister Anthony reported that the project […]

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President Ali Foresees Bright Future for Guyana in 2024

In his New Year message, President Dr. Irfaan Ali expressed confidence in Guyana’s future, anticipating unprecedented growth and advancement in 2024. President Ali emphasized the collective determination of the nation through trials, threats, triumphs, and instances of despair in the past year. Entering the New Year, President Ali affirmed his government’s commitment to improving the […]

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Fisheries Sector Achieves Highest Production in Five Years

The Fisheries industry in Guyana has recorded its highest marine production in the last five years, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. This positive development was highlighted during the Ministry’s end-of-year press conference, where Minister Mustapha discussed the significant improvements in the industry. In 2021, the fisheries sector faced challenges with severely low catches, impacting […]

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Evaluation Completed for Corentyne River Bridge

…Mobilization Works for Wismar Bridge Set to Begin in 2024 Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, announced the successful completion of the bid evaluation process for the construction of the Corentyne River Bridge. This significant infrastructure project aims to facilitate the seamless movement of goods to Suriname, providing farmers with improved transportation options for their […]

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Government Measures Abate High Cost of Living in Guyana

PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo addressed concerns about the increasing cost of living in Guyana during a press conference. Dr. Jagdeo highlighted that the global phenomenon of inflation is affecting countries worldwide, emphasizing that Guyana is not alone in facing these challenges. However, he pointed out that the measures taken by the Guyanese government […]

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Ministry of Health Highlights Significant Progress in 2023

The Ministry of Health concluded the year with an end-of-year press conference, shedding light on the significant progress made in advancing the health sector. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, proudly announced that all promises made in the 2020 election manifesto regarding the health sector have been fulfilled. These commitments include the upgrading of healthcare […]

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New Housing Developments Planned for Region Six

The Ministry of Housing and Water in Guyana is set to open a new housing scheme in Moleson Creek, Corentyne, Berbice, as part of the government’s ambitious target to allocate 50,000 house lots by 2025. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, shared with the media in Berbice that over 29,000 allocations have already been […]

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Progress Underway for Diamond Regional Hospital Set for December 2024 Completion

The completed construction of the new Diamond Regional Hospital is scheduled for in December 2024. From the last visit to the present date, the construction of the Diamond Regional Hospital has advanced from the foundation stage to the installation of steel frames. The hospital, one of six regional facilities planned across Guyana, is designed to […]

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Aquaculture Cage Project Expanding to Boost Rural Economies – Agriculture Minister Provides Update

The Aquaculture Cage project, currently thriving in Mainstay, Capoey, and Mashabo, is set to extend its impact to other parts of the country, particularly in rural areas, according to the latest update on the project from Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. The ongoing project, focused on Tambaqui and Tilapia production, has shown promising results in the […]

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