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HEALTH

Dr. Anthony eyes expanded medical collaboration with Qatar

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

— Minister praises visiting Red Crescent team, highlights future training and hospital development Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, has announced plans for deeper medical collaboration between Guyana and Qatar following the successful visit of the Qatar Red Crescent Medical Convoy. Speaking at a dinner hosted on Sunday by President Irfaan Ali in honour of […]

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Wales Gas-to-Energy project enters 24-hr operation as construction accelerates

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

The government’s flagship Wales Gas-to-Energy project has entered a new phase of development, moving into 24-hour operations as work accelerates on the construction of the 300-megawatt power plant. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced the transition during a visit to the project site on Friday evening, which coincided with the final concrete pour for the […]

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President Ali orders 24-hr work on Stanleytown bridge to meet December deadline

October 14, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr Irfaan Ali conducted a late-night inspection of the ongoing Stanleytown bridge construction on the West Bank of Demerara over the weekend, urging the contractor to accelerate progress and maintain a 24-hour work schedule to ensure timely completion. During the surprise Sunday midnight visit, President Ali walked the site with the contractor, Komal, as […]

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Police to crack down on reckless drivers during East Bank road works

October 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has ordered stricter enforcement along the East Bank corridor as major rehabilitation works continue, directing the Guyana Police Force to take a firm stance against reckless drivers and truck operators causing further traffic chaos. During a high-level meeting on Sunday with the contractor, consultant, engineers, and representatives from the Police Force, […]

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Allottees of New Mabaruma Housing Scheme to Access Lands by Mid-December

October 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

The government’s aggressive push to expand housing access in hinterland regions continues to advance, with infrastructure works on the new Tract ‘A’ Housing Scheme in Mabaruma, Region One now 45% complete. Minister of Housing, Hon. Collin Croal stated that the 17-acre development is on schedule to allow allottees to begin accessing their plots by mid-December […]

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President Ali warns East Bank road contractor over poor management

October 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday issued a stern warning to the contractor and consultant working on the East Bank Public Road project, over what he described as poor contract management and an unacceptable lack of progress. During a meeting with the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Sheladia Associates Inc., engineers, and members of […]

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24-Hour drone system to aid monitoring East Bank corridor traffic

October 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr Irfaan Ali has directed that a 24-hour drone monitoring system be introduced to manage traffic along the East Bank Demerara corridor, following last week’s massive congestion caused by ongoing road works. The decision was made during a high-level meeting at State House with officials from the Ministry of Public Works, the Guyana Police […]

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President Ali outlines plan for regional data sovereignty hub, advanced digital infrastructure

October 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced plans for the establishment of a regional data sovereignty hub in Guyana, as part of his government’s long-term vision to position the country at the center of digital transformation across the Caribbean and Latin America. Speaking at a recent event, the President said the initiative forms part of […]

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GPL Signs US$15.6 Million Deal with InterEnergy to Strengthen Power Sector Management

October 10, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) has signed a US$15.6 million agreement with the Dominican Republic’s InterEnergy Group for project management and consultancy services aimed at improving efficiency, oversight, and technical capacity within the state utility. The announcement was made this week following the signing ceremony in Georgetown, marking a significant step in Guyana’s […]

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Inspection ongoing at Soesdyke-Linden housing projects

October 9, 2025 Staff Reporter

To ensure housing projects stay on schedule and support the government’s 2025–2030 homeownership goals, newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Dr. Martin Pertab, has begun site visits to several developments along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, including Hauraruni and Yarrowkabra. During the visits, Dr. Pertab met with contractors to assess […]

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