May 6, 2025
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Jagdeo: New $5B Berbice Bridge to be completed during next term
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…
Development
Massive infrastructural work set to roll out across Georgetown
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…
Exxon earns US$7.7 billion in first quarter
ExxonMobil Corporation today announced first-quarter earnings for 2025 of US$7.7 billion, attributing its success to key developments in the Guyana oil industry and other international…
Persons with disabilities learn income-generating skills
Persons living with disabilities in Region Seven have been given the opportunity to build valuable income-generating skills through a hands-on training course in sustainable agriculture.…
Diamond Hospital to become operational soon
The state-of-the-art regional hospital at Diamond, along the East Bank of Demerara, is almost complete and is expected to become operational very soon. Health Minister,…
Excitement builds at the Railway Courtyard ahead of Origins Fashion Festival
The Railway Courtyard in Georgetown was alive with energy on Wednesday afternoon as final preparations were underway for the highly anticipated inaugural Origins Fashion Festival,…
Street lights, security cameras for Region Three
Street lights and security cameras will be installed at strategic locations in Region Three, President Dr Irfaan Ali assured residents during a recent meeting at…
$689M contract signed to digitise patient records
The Ministry of Health has signed a contract with RioMed Limited, a UK-registered company, to develop and implement a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.…
$2.4B road investment in Kwakwani taking shape.
Infrastructural projects in Kwakwani, Region Ten, are progressing smoothly, with community and medium- to large-scale road works on schedule for completion by the end of…
Highway from Wales to Timehri on horizon
The government plans to develop a highway from the new Demerara River Bridge, connecting Wales, Bartica, and ultimately Timehri on the East Bank of Demerara,…
Ogle-Eccles Road project nears completion
Traffic congestion will soon be a thing of the past for commuters travelling between the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara, as construction of…
D&I investments revived agriculture in Region Two
The government's substantial investments in enhancing drainage and irrigation infrastructure in the Pomeroon and across the Essequibo Coast have been yielding positive results, according to…
PSC: Unemployment is largely voluntary
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has maintained that unemployment in Guyana is largely voluntary, given the abundance of economic activities that create opportunities and jobs…
143 Region Six contractors paid, attention moves to projects completion
The Ministry of Public Works has intensified efforts to ensure timely payments for ongoing infrastructure projects in Region Six. Regional officers and engineers have collaborated…
World Bank approves US$156M project to upgrade Guyana’s road infrastructure
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project valued at US$156 million to support Guyana in upgrading and rehabilitating the…
Dawn of new horizon for Kwakwani residents
For years, residents of the Waterfront, Lamp Island, and Jeep Landing communities in Kwakwani, Region 10, have suffered tremendously due to extreme flooding. In 2021,…
Puran Brothers: From humble beginnings to major contractor in O&G sector
With just one tractor and trailer, Puran Brothers Limited has grown from humble beginnings since its founding in 1987 to become a significant player in…
GCCI lauds legislation supporting ‘growth of business’
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has commended the government on the timely passage of legislation that supports the growth of businesses, particularly…