INFRASTRUCTURE

INFRASTRUCTURE

Budget 2026: $196.1B for transport overhaul as airports, ferries, dredging and sea defences get major push

January 26, 2026 Staff Reporter

The Dr. Irfaan Ali-led Administration has allocated $196.1 billion in Budget 2026 to advance a sweeping transport infrastructure programme that includes major investments in aviation, river transport and sea and river defence. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, told the National Assembly that rapid economic growth, […]

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Budget 2026: $119.4B to supercharge energy sector as gas-to-power, smart grid and solar rollout accelerate

January 26, 2026 Staff Reporter

The government has allocated $119.4 billion in Budget 2026 to drive what it says will be a sweeping overhaul of Guyana’s energy sector, with major investments geared toward expanding generating capacity, modernising the grid, accelerating renewable energy projects and completing the flagship Gas-to-Energy initiative by the end of this year. Senior Minister in the Office […]

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$7.2B Japan loan to fund new Diamond water plant

January 24, 2026 Staff Reporter

Residents of Diamond and nearby East Bank Demerara communities are set to receive improved access to safe drinking water following a $7.2 billion concessional loan agreement between Guyana and Japan to upgrade water infrastructure in the area. The agreement was signed in Georgetown by Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd and Japanese Ambassador […]

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Edghill issues stern one-hour warning over vehicles, garbage blocking community tarmac

January 23, 2026 Staff Reporter

Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill on Friday moved to publicly expose what he described as “selfish” and unlawful behaviour by individuals and businesses, warning that vehicles, containers and debris obstructing a community tarmac at Sandy Babb and Middleton Streets would be removed by the state if not cleared within an hour. Speaking during […]

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Construction to begin soon to upgrade Rosignol daily market – Region Five Chairman

January 19, 2026 Staff Reporter

Work is set to begin shortly on the enhancements for the daily market in Rosignol, West Bank Berbice, and vendors have already been temporarily moved to accommodate the project. At the recently held Region Five Regional Democratic Council monthly statutory meeting, Regional Chairman Richardo Phillips disclosed that the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development […]

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GPL commissions 5th Solar Farm in less than 3 months, expanding Guyana’s Renewable Energy Portfolio

January 19, 2026 Staff Reporter

The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) on Friday commissioned a 3 MWp solar photovoltaic farm at Charity, Essequibo Coast, marking the fifth utility-scale solar facility to come online under the Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Programme (GUYSOL) in less than three months. This latest addition builds on the success of solar facilities at Onderneeming, Hampshire, […]

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President Ali orders agri commercialisation plan for Paramakatoi-Kato, quarry to be handed over to community after five years

January 6, 2026 Staff Reporter

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has directed the Ministry of Agriculture to move swiftly to commercialise high-value crops in the Paramakatoi-Kato corridor, as improved hinterland infrastructure opens new economic opportunities for Region Eight. Speaking on Monday at the commissioning of the upgraded Paramakatoi Airstrip, the President said enhanced road connectivity between Regions Eight and Nine […]

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Saudi loan to fund major housing infrastructure works at Leonora East

January 5, 2026 Staff Reporter

Housing infrastructure works at Leonora East on the West Coast of Demerara are set to be carried out using financing from the Saudi Fund for Development, as the government moves to improve roads and drainage in the growing housing area. According to information released by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Guyana has received […]

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Public Works projects on track, Region 10 four-lane bridge set for April 2026 -Edghill

December 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Public Works Ministry has provided an update on major infrastructure works, with Minister Juan Edghill saying several key projects are advancing on schedule and will significantly improve mobility and economic activity across the country. “So when we look at overall development in the Public Works sector, whether it’s improving the road to the airport, […]

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Edghill outlines bridge, ferry plans to cut travel time for Regions One, Two and Seven

December 30, 2025 Staff Reporter

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill says major road, bridge and ferry linkages now being rolled out are set to dramatically reduce travel time and improve 24-hour access between several regions. Speaking on ongoing works, Edghill pointed to developments around Bartica, noting that the road being built from Timehri-Sandhills to Bartica will cut the journey to […]

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