Education Minister Priya Manickchand has issued a stern warning that contractors will be held accountable for delayed school construction projects. As the government aims for universal access to secondary education, several schools are currently under construction across the country. However, some projects, including the rebuilding of St. Mary’s High School, Christ Church Secondary School, North […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has disclosed that the legal fees for the lawsuit brought by Smart City Solutions (SCS) over the terminated parking meter project have now exceeded two million US dollars. Smart City Solutions initiated the 100-million-US-dollar lawsuit against the government over the controversial parking meter project, which faced opposition from the Georgetown Mayor […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has voiced his concerns about the sluggish progress of several high-profile election fraud cases currently before the courts in Guyana. With general and regional elections scheduled for the following year, Nandlall emphasized the need for these cases to be expedited, describing the delays as a great travesty. According to Nandlall, approximately […]
The middle span of the Mackenzie/Wismar Bridge is currently undergoing rehabilitation and maintenance to address traffic congestion issues during peak hours. The Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, announced the ongoing works in a public address, aiming to alleviate discomfort experienced by motorists. Minister Edghill appealed for calm among the public, assuring that the […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced the development of a new National Security Architecture in Guyana, aiming to foster a culture of safe living in the country. During the sod-turning ceremony for the Brickdam Police Station, President Ali emphasized the need for proactive and intelligent policing, shifting the focus from crime fighting to crime prevention. […]
The Guyanese government has officially initiated the construction of the new Brickdam Police Station with a groundbreaking ceremony. The 12-storey edifice, estimated at 28.1 million US dollars, is a collaborative project between R Bassoo and Sons Consulting Company and a Kwang Jain Group company from China. The construction is expected to be completed within 30 […]
Monedderlust Football Club pulled off a surprise win over Slingerz FC, securing a place in the Guyana Football Federation’s Elite League. The match took place at the Ministry of Education Ground as part of the Elite League promotional play-off. In the final, Monedderlust took an early lead with a Brentnol Frank strike in the 4th […]
Residents of Linden expressed their anticipation and gratitude following the signing of the contract for the construction of a new four-lane Wismar/Mackenzie bridge. The new infrastructure is set to replace the existing one-lane bridge commissioned in 1967. The residents believe that the new bridge will significantly alleviate traffic congestion and pave the way for key […]
Education Minister Priya Manickchand shared her expectations for the upcoming 2024 national budget, expressing her aim to achieve universal secondary education through the construction of more secondary schools. The minister highlighted specific areas, including Mazaruni, where the construction of secondary schools is crucial for improving access to secondary education. Minister Manickchand expressed optimism that the […]
Education Minister Priya Manickchand commenced the Easter Term with a visit to Providence Primary School, emphasizing the importance of constant evaluation during the reopening of each school term. While acknowledging that not all schools achieved a smooth reopening, Minister Manickchand affirmed that the majority of schools were operational. She emphasized the need for more comprehensive […]