Govt opens bids for $4.1B in sea, river defence works
In a move to protect coastal and riverfront communities from the dangers of flooding and erosion, the government, through the Ministry of Public Works,...
Minister Edghill, Fmr. Region 10 REO clash over cheques not returned for unfinished projects
During today’s meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill and former Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region 10,...
Oppos. MPs grill Public Works Minister over expenditure of $6.6B, third location change for...
Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill found himself in the hot seat last night in the Committee of Supply as Opposition Parliamentarians grilled him...
Gov’t will obey law if compulsory acquisition of lands in path of new Dem....
Properties are within the path of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge, with owners now reportedly reneging on agreed-upon settlements and demanding more. This state...
“NONSENSE MUST STOP”: Weight limit for trucks on the cards – Min. Edghill
Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill has made an impassioned plea to truck operators to respect the weight limit on roads to prevent further damage...
Dismissing Budget 2024 is like refusing development – Minister Edghill
With a massive chunk of the proposed $1.146 Trillion dollar budget earmarked for public infrastructure, dismissing it would mean refusing development. This was the...
Govt. building several industrial sites to support small businesses
Guyanese authorities are working to ensure small businesses thrive in the nation’s oil-driven economy. Towards this end, Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, during...
BUDGET 2024: $8.1B to improve river transport service; four more hinterland airstrips to be...
The Guyana Government's proposed trillion-dollar budget this year will see to the completion of works at four hinterland airstrips with an additional four more...
Budget 2024: $10B to upgrade Linden/Soesdyke Highway; $4.2B for new Wismar Bridge
The Guyana Government has plans to dole out some $14.2B to construct the new Wismar Bridge as well as support the rehabilitation of the...
Gov’t expands healthcare infrastructure amid nurse exodus; Jagdeo pins hope on future income surge
By Staff Writer
The Guyana Government plans to dole out billions of dollars this year to boost its healthcare infrastructure even as the country continues...
