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
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 […]
President Ali outlines plan for regional data sovereignty hub, advanced digital infrastructure
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 […]
GPL Signs US$15.6 Million Deal with InterEnergy to Strengthen Power Sector Management
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 […]
Inspection ongoing at Soesdyke-Linden housing projects
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 […]
Guyana moving closer to becoming regional education hub with long-awaited law school
After nearly three decades of planning, Guyana is now on the verge of establishing its own law school- part of a broader national goal to position the country as an education destination for the Caribbean. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, made the announcement during his Issues in the News programme, confirming […]
7Air and Air Cargo Pack Launch Direct Miami–Georgetown Cargo Route to Boost Guyanese Trade
A new air cargo link between Miami and Georgetown was announced in early October by U.S.-based 7Air Cargo, in partnership with Guyana’s Air Cargo Pack (Guyana) Inc., a move aimed at accelerating trade flows to and from the rapidly growing Guyanese economy. The route will operate using Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft, establishing a direct cargo […]
President Ali assures continued employment, relocation of old Demerara Bridge
On the eve of the opening of the new Demerara River Bridge, President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with staff of the existing bridge earlier today to personally thank them for decades of service and to assure them that their jobs and benefits are fully secure. President Ali emphasised that the transition to the new bridge […]
Gov’t invites contractors to build new housing units across all Regions
The Government of Guyana is moving ahead with its housing programme and is now inviting contractors, consortia and even individuals to express their interest in building homes across every Administrative Region. The initiative, being managed by the Ministry of Housing and Water through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), will cater to a wide […]
South Rupununi Communities Unite In Efforts To Upgrade Community Infrastructure
In a groundbreaking move for Indigenous entrepreneurship, 21 communities in Region Nine have come together to establish South Rupununi Development Incorporated, a company that aims to capitalize on the region’s growing construction sector. The company, which is currently undergoing registration, will be headquartered in Shulinab Village and led by Toshao Nicholas Fredericks, who has been […]