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August 6, 2025

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Some 89,000 residents in Region Three now have access to safe, treated water following a $8.8 billion investment in seven new treatment plants, as part of the government’s wider effort to ensure clean water access for all Guyanese. Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Shaik Baksh, disclosed the level of investment during the […]

June 19, 2025

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Students in Region Three are set to benefit from the opening of three new secondary schools, with two opening within the next few weeks. With the Tuschen and Nismes Secondary Schools near completion, all “primary tops” in the region will be closed, according to Education Minister Priya Manickchand. The two new schools will accommodate those […]

June 18, 2025

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Guyana on Tuesday signed a US$18 million financing agreement with the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) to launch the Agricultural and Infrastructural Development Programme (AIDP), which will benefit over 4,300 farmers across all ten regions of Guyana, with 40 per cent of the beneficiaries being women and youth. A release stated that CDF Chief Executive Officer, […]

June 10, 2025

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More than 100 residents of Brian Sucre Junction in Region Eight now have reliable, first-time access to clean and dependable water following the commissioning of a new $35 million water supply system. The system was officially inaugurated on Monday by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, marking a major milestone […]

June 10, 2025

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Residents of remote riverine communities in Region One will now benefit from improved access to healthcare and essential public services, following the commissioning of three boats and engines during a simple ceremony held on Tuesday at Kumaka. The commissioning was spearheaded by Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal, who was accompanied by Regional Chairman Brentnol […]

June 8, 2025

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The new Diamond Regional Hospital, a state-of-the-art medical facility on the East Bank of Demerara, was commissioned today as part of a national push to improve healthcare access outside the capital. The hospital is the first of six regional facilities under construction, aimed at decentralising health services and easing pressure on Georgetown’s referral hospitals. […]

June 5, 2025

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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has called for nationwide participation in another ambitious national clean-up exercise, slated for Sunday. The initiative marks the 10th countrywide clean-up campaign to take place across the nation’s ten regions. A statement from the PSC said the exercise is expected to commence at 6:00 am. Citizens, private sector companies, and […]

May 6, 2025

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Works on the US$192 million East Coast Road Expansion Project are on track for its October completion deadline, with only five residents remaining to be relocated. During a site visit last Friday, Minister Edghill met with the five families between Haslington and Victoria who are yet to relocate. The Minister encouraged their continued cooperation to […]

May 6, 2025

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Massive infrastructural work—including the restoration of dilapidated roads, bridges, and the clearing of clogged drains that often cause flooding after heavy rainfall—is set to roll out across Georgetown. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, along with a team of engineers, visited and inspected several areas within the city on Saturday and made a firm commitment […]

May 2, 2025

Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, said construction of the new Berbice River Bridge will be completed in the government’s next term in office. He gave the assurance during his weekly press briefing at Freedom House on Wednesday, while responding to a question on whether works would commence […]

Tag: Development

89,000 Region Three residents now accessing safe, treated water

Three new secondary schools for Region Three

US$18M programme to support over 4,300 Guyanese farmers

Brian Sucre Junction residents gain access to water for the first time

Boats commissioned to improve access to healthcare, other services in Region One

Boosting healthcare: State-of-the-art Diamond Regional Hospital commissioned

National clean-up exercise set for Sunday

East Coast Road Expansion Project on track for October completion

Massive infrastructural work set to roll out across Georgetown

Jagdeo: New $5B Berbice Bridge to be completed during next term

Suspect at large following alleged murder at Issano Backdam

CANU warns event promoters against illicit drugs, excessive drinking at events

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Suspect at large following alleged murder at Issano Backdam

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