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$1.18B water treatment plant commissioned at Onderneeming

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A $1.18 billion state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plant (WTP) was commissioned on Friday at Onderneeming, Region Two, and is expected to serve over 18,000 residents.   The spanking new plant would address long-standing challenges Essequibians face in accessing reliable and safe water. President Dr. Irfaan Ali commissioned the facility and reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to […]
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Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge
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Pile works progressing on new US$35M Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge

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Construction of the new Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge in Region 10 has reached a major milestone, with construction progressing to the pile-driving stage. The state-of-the-art 220-metre-long four-lane bridge, which is being constructed at a cost of US$35 million, will provide a vastly enhanced link between Georgetown, Linden, and the extended Mabura-Lethem corridor upon completion by April 2026. […]
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N.V. Grassalco
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Suriname’s Grassalco launches Guyana subsidiary to supply high-quality aggregate

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Suriname’s state-owned mining company N.V. Grassalco officially inaugurated its Guyanese subsidiary, Guysure Aggregate and Sands Inc. (Guysure ASI), today at the Pritipaul Singh Investment Port in McDoom, Georgetown. The event, marked by a formal unveiling of the company’s sales office and commemorative plaque, was headlined by the President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi. Grassalco, known for […]
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MECODEX 2025
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Guyana to host MECODEX 2025 regional disaster simulation

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Guyana is set to host MECODEX 2025, a major regional disaster response simulation exercise to strengthen international cooperation and improve national preparedness for flood-related emergencies. Slated for May 19-22, 2025, the exercise will occur at the Pegasus Hotel & Corporate Center. MECODEX, short for Mechanism for Disaster Cooperation Exercise, is being organised in collaboration with […]
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Dr. Ashni Singh
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Gov’t seeks over $50B in supplementary funding for electricity expansion, other initiatives

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The Government of Guyana has tabled a $57.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly to support the continued rollout of key national development programmes, including the expansion of the electricity distribution network, acceleration of the housing drive, road and sea defence works, and the continuation of the $100,000 cash grant initiative. The Supplementary […]
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Region five mothers honoured

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The Schools’ Welfare Unit of the Region Five Department of Education hosted its annual Mother’s Forum on Thursday at the Immanuel Congregational Multipurpose Hall in Hopetown Village, West Coast Berbice, under the theme “Creating a Million Ways to Be a Good Mother in a World Where You Can’t Be Perfect.” The event brought together mothers, […]
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Several activities planned as Reg. 2 gears up for Guyana’s Independence celebrations

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In anticipation of Guyana’s 59th Independence Anniversary, key regional leaders and stakeholders gathered for a strategic planning session aimed at ensuring a successful and inclusive celebration in Region Two. The high-level meeting was led by the Director of National Events at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Andrew Tyndall, alongside Lieutenant Colonel Murray of […]
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