APNU/AFC Govt awarded contract to fix road that was in “good condition”
The Audit Office has flagged the award of a contract by the David Patterson-led Ministry of Public Works for the rehabilitation of a road...
President commits to creating jobs, increasing disposable income for Lindeners
President Dr Irfaan Ali has led a government delegation to Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) where they are engaging with residents on his administration's...
Ministerial Advisory Committee meets on Guyana-Venezuela border controversy
The Ministerial Advisory Committee met today to discuss the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy, a statement from the Department of Public Information revealed.
The committee is chaired...
Govt criticises Opposition’s “flawed” Ganja Bill
The National Assembly has struck down a motion by the Opposition to amend the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act through an amendment...
All 12 Guyanese fishermen detained by Venezuela arrive home
The 12 Guyanese fishermen who were detained and subsequently released by Venezuela following international pressure have since arrived home in Guyana, making landfall in...
$25.6B set aside for roads and bridges in 2021
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced the allocation of $25.6B for the development of roads and bridges in Budget 2021.
He said $23.7B will...
Ali urges newly sworn in Chair & Vice Chair of Reg. 8 to continue...
President Dr Irfaan Ali earlier today said that Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) will see tremendous investments and improvements in health care, education and social services.
The...
Contractors heighten pace to rectify Vreed-en-Hoop road deterioration
Days after tests were conducted on the Vreed-en-Hoop public road, West Coast Demerara (WCD) to determine the cause of the sunken area, a number...
Linden nurses protest for removal of hospital’s CEO
Some 120 nurses on Monday joined calls made by Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) officials for the removal of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of...
Faulty pipe network delaying Port Kaituma water supply upgrade- GWI
The completion of the ongoing upgrade works at the Port Kaituma Water Supply System has been marred by a number of factors that existed...