By Travis Seymour | January 3, 2025 The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) has celebrated a remarkable year for the national hockey teams, with success across regional and international competitions. According to long-time GHB President, Phillip Fernandes, the determination, skill, and hard work of the players have enabled them to overcome challenges and excel, despite not […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 3, 2025 The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has announced plans to develop additional landfill sites and establish a recycling facility as part of a nationwide effort to improve solid waste management. New landfill sites are being developed in Regions 2, 5, and 7 to address improper garbage […]
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 Radha Motielall | January 3, 2025 The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is commemorating its 75th anniversary, reflecting on its long history of advocating for freedom and democracy in Guyana. Since its formation on January 1, 1950, the party has been at the forefront of political struggles, from the fight for independence to securing free […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 3, 2025 The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in collaboration with the Family and Juvenile Support Programme, is intensifying efforts to address the issue of children living on the streets. Oversight Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud has identified neglect as the primary factor driving children away from their homes. […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 3, 2025 The government has surpassed the 40,000 mark in housing allocations, with plans to exceed its five-year target of 50,000 house lots by the end of this year. The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is actively securing new lands to facilitate this expansion. Minister of Housing and Water, […]
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 Celestine Chacon | January 3, 2025 The Government of Guyana has clarified that the implementation of qualification allowances will follow a standardized process, ensuring that individual agencies and managers do not determine eligibility criteria on their own. The announcement comes in response to concerns that some agencies indicated they would not provide the allowance […]