City Hall restoration nears completion
-by Nakasia Logan After years of painstaking restoration and an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, Georgetown’s iconic City Hall is now in its final phase of completion. The…
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- 2026
- Community Development
- August 31, 2026
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Gov’t accelerates model village initiative
-by Kimberly Giddings The government is accelerating its model village initiative, targeting 23 communities across Regions Two to Six for comprehensive infrastructure upgrades and holistic community development. Minister within the…
Minister Manickchand visits ongoing Bourda Burial Ground restoration
August 18, 2026- Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, recently visited the ongoing restoration works at the Bourda Burial Ground on Regent Street, where a major clean-up…
President Ali says Pouderoyen market designed to become year-round economic and cultural hub
The proposed new Pouderoyen Market is being designed to serve as a year-round economic and cultural hub that creates new business opportunities and attracts customers from across the country. Addressing…
La Parfaite Harmonie to receive major drainage, road, and security upgrades
-under Model Village Initiative -President Ali announces 89 kilometres of drainage works, 1,500 streetlights, and 168 security cameras as community transformation begins Residents of La Parfaite Harmonie are set to…
President Ali announces modern community market for Tuschen
-under Model Village Initiative Residents of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, are set to benefit from a modern community market as part of the Government’s Model Village Initiative. President Dr. Irfaan…
Region 8 communities receive over $900M
-for Infrastructural development -by Celestine Chacon Residents of Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight) are set to benefit from more than $900 million in funding to upgrade roads and bridges in communities across…
Minister Priya Manickchand turns sod for new Buxton Market
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, today turned the sod for the construction of the new Buxton Market. This marks the beginning of a major investment…
- 2026
- Georgetown
- July 1, 2026
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Ministry advances planning for Stabroek Market and Georgetown revitalisation
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development continues to advance plans for the revitalisation of Stabroek Market and surrounding areas as part of a broader vision to enhance Georgetown’s…
- 2026
- Cash Grant
- June 30, 2026
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Minister Manickchand visits Herstelling/Little Diamond NDC following fire, assures cash grant distribution will not be disrupted
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, this morning visited the Herstelling/Little Diamond Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) following a fire that damaged one of the council’s buildings.…
