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Smart-grid overhaul for GPL, Gov’t eyes second gas plant to meet rising demand

Fresh off his September 1 re-election, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday outlined an ambitious plan to modernise Guyana Power and Light (GPL), stating that the utility must “make enormous investments in the smart-grid transformation” backed by strong technical supervision and support. Speaking at a post-election press conference at the Office of the President in […]

Gov’t pushes housing drive with new titles, house lots and infrastructure

Guyana’s housing sector continues to expand at an unprecedented pace, with government officials pledging to make it the strongest in the Caribbean by 2030. Speaking at the International Building Expo 2025, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal said the sector has been transformed under President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s leadership. He noted that more […]

Jagdeo ‘tired’ of excuses from GPL – vows overhaul if PPP re-elected

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has signalled that the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) will face sweeping reforms and a strengthened management team if the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is returned to office after the September 1 elections. Speaking at his weekly press conference at Freedom House yesterday, Dr. Jagdeo admitted he is “tired” […]

Connecting communities: Guyana’s new bridges and road projects that are reshaping the nation

by Kevin Smith In just a few short years, Guyana’s landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation; one measured in more than dollars spent and concrete laid, but in communities connected, travel times reduced, and opportunities unlocked. From the banks of the Demerara to the rolling hills of Linden and the far-reaching coastlines of Region Six, […]