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More recreational parks for every region- President Ali
Another 15 to 20 recreational parks will be created across the country as the government hopes to improve people’s standard of living, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said recently
Two recreational parks are currently under construction in…
Caribbean countries pass halfway target of Guyana-led food agenda
Countries within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have been able to pass the halfway mark of the Guyana-led food security agenda to slash costly regional imports by 25 per cent by 2025.
This is according to a press release from Guyana’s…
Ali says new fire station, more hydrants needed as over 200 fires reported in Berbice last year
There were more than 200 fires in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) last year and President Dr. Irfaan Ali says that a new fire station and more functional fire hydrants may be needed.
The issue of frequent fires was addressed by the…
Persons with disabilities can support growing fresh flower industry, gov’t complaints system
President Dr. Irfaan Ali says that the government hopes to empower more persons with disabilities and provide greater job opportunities for them, and in doing so, he believes they can support the country’s growing fresh flower industry.…
Labour shortages a ‘national complaint’ but re-migrants, women part of solution – Pres. Ali
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
New projects are developing all across Guyana but the limited availability of human resources is a growing challenge that can stall works, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said on Friday.
The Guyanese…
Charity market road project gets underway
The delayed Charity market road project in Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) finally got underway Friday night but some market vendors whose structures were removed are unhappy.
Acting overseer of Charity/Urasara Neighborhood Democratic…
One year after fire, Lower Bonasika family rebuilds house but seeks help to furnish
A Lower Bonasika, Essequibo River family took one year to rebuild their house after a devastating fire in December 2021.
Now, the family of eight is appealing for help to furnish the home.
Joshua Gill, his wife, and their six children…
Beautification of Kingston Seawall to be completed in time for Energy Conference
By Lazeena Yearwood
Lazeena@newsroom.gy
As part of the national beautification project to enhance Guyana’s tourism product, the Kingston Seawall is undergoing a restoration that is expected to be completed soon.
An initiative of…
$10 billion investment set to transform Palmyra
A new sports stadium, housing projects, hotels and a hospital are among the developments set for Palmyra, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) and President Dr. Irfaan Ali believes about $10 billion will be spent this year to push the…
Gov’t in talks with foreign suppliers to satisfy high demand for stone, sand
By Lazeena Yearwood
Lazeena@newsroom.gy
High demand for materials to meet the level of infrastructural work in Guyana has caused stone and sand suppliers to significantly hike the prices but Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, has…