Guyana is working to increase its HPV vaccine coverage to 90 per cent, with health officials urging parents to take advantage of the free service.

Director General at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo says some parents continue to resist having their children vaccinated.

He reiterated that the HPV vaccine is available free of charge and is encouraging parents to protect their children's health by taking advantage of the service.

Works on the Corentyne Highway, which is being expanded into a four-lane road from Palmyra to Moleson Creek, are progressing ahead of schedule.

This is according to Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Mandanlall Ramraj, during a site visit on Tuesday where he revealed that the project is over 20 per cent complete.

The minister says drainage works on both shoulders of the highway have already been completed, with the next phase involving the placement of crusher run.

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Fifty persons have already been charged for offences related to derelict vehicles. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill warned that even tougher enforcement lies ahead as the ministry intensifies its efforts to remove obstructions from public roads.

The minister disclosed that in addition to those charged, approximately 150 persons voluntarily removed derelict vehicles and other encumbrances after receiving warnings.

However, he stressed that authorities are now moving beyond warnings and w

The Ministry of Public Works, over the last three weeks, has awarded approximately 1,000 fixed-rate contracts under its small-contractor model. This initiative allows new, local contractors to participate in the development of their communities, particularly across the city in Region 4.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Public Works, Honourable Bishop Juan Edghill, earlier today during a live broadcast via the Ministry’s Facebook page. The Minister addressed concerns raised about the quality of work

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 that will modernise the community's infrastructure and create new opportunities for vendors and small businesses.

Having first visited the market on September 26, 2025, Minister Manickchand recognised the urgent need for intervention and committed to transforming the facility into one that better serves bot

Guyana’s growing construction sector continues to attract investments, with Hercules cement trying to solidify its place here. As Guyana continues to experience major infrastructure development and increased construction activity - the quality and durability of building materials remain critical.

And according to Sales and Marketing Agent Ronald Nandlall, Hercules Cement meets these criteria.

"Based from all the test and all the engineers form various construction companies in Guy