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‘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…
NDIA planning for May-June rainy season – Mustapha
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has begun formulating a comprehensive strategy to ensure necessary preparations are made ahead of the May-June rainy season.
Inspecting the Canal Number One pump station in Region…
Mahdia Tragedy: Victims to be honoured during upcoming anniversary – Benn
May 21 will mark one year since 20 children lost their lives in the Mahdia dormitory fire and to honour them, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Thursday said the day will be designated: ‘Fire Victims Awareness Day’.
The day, Benn…
Passenger faints onboard M.V Sabanto; crew renders medical assistance
See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Public Works:
On Wednesday April 24th, the M.V. Sabanto departed Supenaam stelling at 19:15 hours for Parika, when half-way through the journey, it was reported to the crew that a…
‘Be patient’- Citizens urged as another 1,000 get house lots on ECD corridor
Though thousands have already been distributed, another 1,000 persons on Wednesday received their house lots on the East Coast of Demerara as the Ministry of Housing and Water ramps up its ‘Dream Realised’ initiative.
The house lots were…
Tourism Ministry helping 20 indigenous villages build community enterprises
Twenty indigenous communities are now supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in building community enterprises across the country. This was revealed by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, while…
No new speedboat fares approved
Speedboat owners and operators serving the routes of Vreed-en-hoop, Parika, Bartica, and Supenaam have been sternly reminded by the government that any unauthorized fare increases will not be tolerated.
Minister of Public Works Bishop…
$110.8M raised to support Palestine
A grand total of $110.8 million was raised locally to support humanitarian support efforts in Palestine.
These funds were raised through donations at an event held at the Ramadan Village earlier this month and through subsequent…