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 […]
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 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 […]
Jan 2, 2025 Despite encountering minor challenges, the Gas to Energy project has reached significant milestones, as confirmed by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during his end-of-year press conference. Among the achievements highlighted by the President was the completion of a 250-kilometre pipeline to a new facility on the West Coast of Demerara, a critical component […]
December 31, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has confirmed that the upcoming 2025 national budget will introduce a number of exciting new measures aimed at furthering the country’s economic and social development. The government is working to present an early 2025 budget, which will focus on improving the quality of life for all Guyanese. This […]
By Radha Motielall, NCN News – December 31, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has assured the public that the government’s development strategy will remain centered on the people, even as the country approaches the 2025 general and regional elections. Speaking at State House today, President Ali emphasized that his government’s strategy has always been driven […]
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 […]