The 19th Berbice Exposition and Trade Fair was launched on Wednesday with plans to execute two major community projects with the funds garnered from the event. Speaking at the launch, President of the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce Poonai Bhigroop disclosed that the event is a premier Business event of Region Six where entrepreneurs, manufacturers, […]
INFRASTRUCTURE
Ministers Conduct Initial Visit to Soesdyke Junction Under National Beautification Plan
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand; Minister of Housing and Water, Honourable Collin Croal; and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with political responsibility for the East Bank of Demerara, Honourable Kwame McCoy, on Tuesday visited the Soesdyke Junction to examine ways in which the area could be improved […]
Makouria and Bonasika bridges under construction as highway project expands
Work has started on the Makouria and Bonasika Bridges, key structures that will link the Parika-Goshen road and eventually bring an end to reliance on the Parika ferry. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, confirmed that both contracts have been awarded and construction is underway. The Makouria Bridge, he explained, will connect Regions Four and […]
First ECT clinic opens in Guyana – treatment targets patients unresponsive to conventional therapy
Guyana has opened its first Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Clinic at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), giving new hope to patients battling severe mental health conditions who have not improved with standard treatments. The facility, launched on Friday, September 19, 2025, is the result of a partnership between the Ministry of Health, GPHC, and the […]
Gov’t pushes sweeping healthcare upgrades; supply chain overhaul, digitised records, new dialysis units
The government has outlined a significant overhaul of Guyana’s healthcare system, with upgrades ranging from modernised supply chains and digitised patient records to new dialysis units across the regions. According to President Dr Irfaan Ali, work is already underway to strengthen the Material Management Unit (MMU) and regional bonds. A firm has been contracted to […]
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 […]
PPP/C pitches Silica City as Guyana’s first smart urban hub
As Guyana’s oil wealth continues to grow, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is promising to deliver something the country has never seen before- Silica City, Guyana’s first fully planned smart city. The project, which forms a central part of the party’s 2025–2030 manifesto, is being pitched as a modern urban hub designed to ease pressure […]
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 […]
LECI clears air on Wismar blackout — says One Communication pole caused outage
The Linden Electricity Company Inc. (LECI) has denied claims that it had any role in the August 10 blackout that left Wismar residents without power, saying the outage was caused by a fallen utility pole belonging to One Communication. The company explained that the incident occurred in Wisroc, near Wisburg Secondary School. According to LECI, […]
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” […]