INFRASTRUCTURE

INFRASTRUCTURE

Special Cabinet team to relocate noisy workshops, create recreational spaces -Edghill

December 29, 2025 Staff Reporter

A special Cabinet-level team has been deployed nationwide to identify land for relocating heavy-duty trucks and noisy workshops out of residential areas, while at the same time developing safe recreational spaces within communities, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has said. Speaking on Monday, Edghill said the initiative, spearheaded by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, brings […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Almost $600M invested to pave Lethem’s road network -President Ali

December 23, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has highlighted significant investments being made to improve the road network in Lethem, Region Nine, as the Government continues its push to upgrade infrastructure in hinterland communities. According to the Head of State, major resources have already been committed to paving roads in the township. “In Lethem alone, in moving […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Leguan set for lower power costs, better transport and new economic push

December 19, 2025 Staff Reporter

Residents of Leguan Island are poised to see significant improvements in living standards and economic activity as the government moves to roll out a series of development projects ahead of its first budget in the second term. During an engagement with residents at the Leguan Secondary School, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali outlined plans aimed […]

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Gov’t moves to upgrade Windsor Forest landing site after fisherfolk raise concerns

December 19, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Windsor Forest fishing community along the West Coast Demerara is set to benefit from improved facilities, following an early morning engagement on Friday between Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, and fisherfolk at the Windsor Forest Koker. During the interaction, the minister acknowledged concerns raised about the condition of the existing landing site, noting […]

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Government exploring rail transit system to modernise Guyana’s transport network -President Ali

December 18, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said the government is actively assessing options for the development of a large-scale rail transit system as part of efforts to modernise Guyana’s transportation network. The President disclosed on Wednesday that work on the proposed project is advancing, with a feasibility study currently being undertaken by the Ministry of […]

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FINANCE

Construction boom drives strong services growth across Guyana’s economy

December 18, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana’s construction industry emerged as one of the strongest drivers of economic activity in the first half of 2025, expanding by nearly 30 per cent as large-scale infrastructure works and private development gathered pace. According to the Bank of Guyana, the construction sector grew by 29.9 per cent at end-June, reflecting accelerated public investment in […]

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FINANCE

Guyana to launch premier aviation school

December 10, 2025 Staff Reporter

-President Ali announces he made call for cheaper domestic air travel President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced that Guyana will soon have its own aviation school capable of fully training and certifying local pilots and aviation professionals, a move he says is central to expanding access to air travel and steering the country’s aviation […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

GPL promises more stable connection for Demerara–Berbice as maintenance wraps up

December 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

After months of frustrating blackouts across Berbice and sections of the wider Demerara–Berbice grid, GPL’s Chief Executive Officer, Kesh Nandlall, says the utility is now better equipped to keep the lights on this holiday season. Residents have faced repeated outages in recent months, triggered by technical faults, feeder burns, transmission line disruptions and extended shutdowns […]

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New Amerindian Hostel already in the works, Mohamed shifting attention from extradition troubles

December 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

Browne dismisses Mohamed’s claims, says Amerindian Hostel being used as political distraction Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne, on Sunday pushed back against accusations from U.S.-indicted businessman and WIN leader Azruddin Mohamed, saying his sudden interest in the Amerindian Hostel was nothing more than a political ploy aimed at shifting attention from his own extradition […]

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Railway Courtyard opened, heritage walk, craft shops and family spaces coming

December 5, 2025 Staff Reporter

Georgetown has gained a major new attraction with the official opening of the Railway Courtyard at Lamaha and High Streets, a project President Dr. Irfaan Ali says will honour Guyana’s past while improving the city’s future. Speaking at a simple ceremony, President Ali described the courtyard as a historic space deeply tied to the growth […]

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