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Improved access to water for over 2,000 Rupununi residents
The prolonged dry spell across the country severely depleted water supply in many regions forcing authorities to seek alternative measures to ensure citizens have a sustainable supply of this important commodity.
Minister within the…
Teixeira again sets record straight on PAC meetings
See below full release from the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira:
It is rather interesting that certain media houses weekly repeat ad nauseum the accusations of the Opposition members on the Public…
New restoration, enhancement project for Guyana Zoo
See below full statement:
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) is slated to launch a restoration and enhancement journey for the Zoological Park.
The event will take place this Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.…
Rigid criteria for contractors needed – Jagdeo
The government is keen on empowering contractors needed to execute its ambitious developmental drive but amid concerns over the capability of at least one new company, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says a rigid evaluation criteria…
New oil spill law to protect Guyana likely by August – Jagdeo
The government is crafting new legislation to safeguard Guyana from oil spills and liabilities emanating from those disasters and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the new law could be in place by midyear.
The Vice President, during…
Statistics Bureau and Fire Service sign agreement to strengthen statistical capacity
The Bureau of Statistics and the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see the Bureau assisting the GFS in improving its data collection, storage, analyzing and disseminating methods and…
Gov’t to reassess sale of Marriott Hotel after highest bidder dies – Jagdeo
American businessman Ramy El-Batrawi, who was the highest bidder for the Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, passed away on Wednesday and Guyana’s Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the government may have to once again seek bids…
‘No abandoning G/Town’ – Jagdeo says Gov’t spent over $20B in the city
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo affirmed on Thursday that central government will do all it can to continue supporting the people of Georgetown, having spent over $20 billion on various projects already.
The city is managed by the…
Jagdeo condemns ‘vile, predictable’ calls after President’s New York visit
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday condemned divisive calls and actions from government critics following President Irfaan Ali’s visit to New York.
And according to him, those vile yet predictable actions must be further…
New Paruima airstrip to revolutionise transportation services
The completion of the approximately $400 million airstrip in Paruima, Upper Mazaruni District, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) promises to initiate a new era of connectivity and development in the Amerindian village.
The airstrip which…