By Celestine Chacon | January 7, 2025 The Ministry of Labour has announced a 25% reduction in the number of worker complaints in 2024 compared to the previous year, crediting the decline to enhanced outreach efforts. Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton shared the data during a press conference, highlighting the ministry’s commitment to improving the […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 6, 2025 At the end of 2024, the Ministry of Public Works successfully utilized its full budget allocation of 245 billion dollars. This achievement was highlighted during the Ministry’s End of Year press conference, where it was revealed that the ministry completed 4,500 projects throughout the year. Vladim Persaud, the […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 6, 2025 Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has attributed political interference as the primary reason for the delays in the construction of the New Demerara River Bridge. Speaking at his ministry’s 2024 End of Year Press Conference, Edghill stated that local political divisiveness and opposition efforts aimed at hindering […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 6, 2025 Vice President and PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has assured that more cash grants will be distributed to Guyanese in the future, following the successful implementation of the current $100,000 initiative. Dr. Jagdeo clarified that this program is not a one-time effort, as many have speculated. He […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 6, 2025 The Ministry of Housing and Water is on track to meet its goal of 90% treated water coverage for residents along the coast by the end of 2025, marking a significant improvement from 2020, when only 52% of the population had access to treated water. Minister within the […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 5, 2025 The Ministry of Housing and Water has successfully regularized 17 squatter areas over the past three and a half years, providing over 1,500 house lots to citizens across the country. This accomplishment was shared by Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, during a year-end press conference […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 4, 2025 Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has successfully processed over one million passengers by the end of 2024, surpassing the target set by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who had predicted the milestone would be achieved by 2025. This achievement was shared by Ramesh Ghir, CEO of CJIA, during a […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 3, 2025 The restoration of City Hall could be completed by the end of the first quarter of this year, according to Minister within the Ministry of Local Government, Anand Persaud. However, he cautioned that certain complexities in the process could lead to further delays. The historic structure, which dates […]
By Leeron Brumell | January 3, 2025 Guyana’s international profile continues to rise, with increasing recognition of the country’s economic potential. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, speaking at his year-end press conference, expressed satisfaction with the government’s efforts in marketing Guyana as a prime investment destination. While acknowledging progress, the President has already outlined new targets […]
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 […]