By Tracy Romalho | January 14, 2025 Minister of Public Works, Hon. Juan Edghill, announced that the government is exploring the possibility of expanding major roadways into six lanes to address growing traffic concerns. The expansion is seen as a crucial step to accommodate the current traffic volume, which has far outgrown the existing roadway […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 13, 2025 Residents of Strathspey, East Coast Demerara, are set to see significant improvements in road infrastructure as part of a $63.4 million upgrade project. Six roads in the area are currently undergoing extensive work, with completion expected by March 2025. During a community outreach, Minister of Public Works, Juan […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 13, 2025 Residents of Chenapou Village, located in Region Eight, are set to benefit from several new developmental projects aimed at enhancing livelihoods and employment opportunities. These initiatives were recently inspected by the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai. The village council of Chenapou, utilizing funds allocated by the […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 10, 2025 The Government of Guyana continues to prioritize the development of its education sector, with over 4,000 teachers trained in the past four years. This brings the total number of trained educators in the country’s education system to 15,000, underscoring the government’s commitment to improving the quality of education. […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 9, 2025 The Ministry of Labour is working closely with the Ministry of Education to implement a new program aimed at preparing CSEC and CAPE students for the workforce. The initiative will provide students with valuable insights into the job market and help bridge the gap between academic achievements and […]
By Radha Motielall | January 8, 2025 As part of the ongoing consultation process for the 2025 National Budget, President Dr. Irfaan Ali visited Foulis, located on the East Coast of Demerara, to engage with residents about their concerns and aspirations. This grassroots approach to budgeting is a key feature of the government’s preparation process. […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 8, 2025 Prime Minister Brigadier Retired Mark Phillips is optimistic that the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project will meet its completion deadline, despite ongoing progress and logistics. Speaking at his year-in-review press conference this week, the Prime Minister provided updates on several key energy projects, including Gas-to-Energy and the Amaila Falls Hydropower […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 7, 2025 Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Deodat Indar, revealed that a significant cause of power outages in 2024 was vehicular collisions, which accounted for 96% of the incidents. Despite Guyana Power & Light (GPL) having an excess generating capacity, these accidents have continued to impact the stability of […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 6, 2025 President Irfaan Ali has praised the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department for its significant progress in enhancing road safety throughout 2024. In his year-end remarks, President Ali highlighted the substantial reductions in fatal accidents, road fatalities, and major accidents, noting the positive impact of the Traffic Department’s […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 7, 2025 The Ministry of Public Works has launched a $3 billion road rehabilitation project along the East Bank Demerara Corridor, spanning from Grove-Diamond to Good Success. The project, which is expected to be completed within three months, covers 1.6 kilometers of road and involves six contractors—five handling road and […]