Government to address Yarrowkabra farmers’ irrigation, drainage concerns
The government is moving to address irrigation and drainage challenges affecting farmers in Yarrowkabra and surrounding communities, with Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha committing...
Six months past deadline, Hague Back Road project only 52% complete
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Madanlall Ramraj has called for the immediate review of the Hague Back Road Project in Region Three...
Online counselling platform for MV Barima-affected families to be launched
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will this week launch EMBRACE, a national online counselling platform, as part of an expanded, long-term...
The cause is bigger
By Abena Rockcliffe
Buju Banton’s “Close One Yesterday” is a work of art, especially lyrically. One of the lines that resonate deeply with me is,...
Cop under close arrest as SOCU launches probe at Springlands Police Station
The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into the operations of the Licensing and Certifying Office at the Springlands Police Station.
As part of...
Over 1,600 house lots allocated in Wismar Phase One
The Ministry of Housing continues lot identification at Wismar Phase One New Housing Development in Region 10, with more than 1,600 residential plots allocated...
New Schoonord koker to be tendered within a month – Min Mustapha
Residents of Schoonord have seen drainage conditions return to normal following emergency intervention by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) after a fishing...
MV Barima COI advances preparations for public hearings – Commission Secretary
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the July 18 sinking of the MV Barima is finalising arrangements for the beginning of public hearings, with...
Wharf to be constructed for Riverview fisherfolk
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has announced plans for the construction of a “proper” wharf at Riverview, following concerns raised by fisherfolk during President...
Region Three farmers begin registration for development bank loans
Farmers from Tuschen and surrounding communities in Region Three have begun registering to access financing through the newly established Guyana Development Bank.
The bank is...
