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NGSA 2025 slated for April 16 – 17 – Education Minister announces

January 5, 2025 Editor 0

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand has officially announced that the 2025 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) will be held on April 16 and 17, just ahead of the Easter holiday weekend. The announcement was made during a video posted on her Facebook page as schools prepare to reopen for the Easter term. Minister Manickchand emphasised […]

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State Bulletins

Local Gov’t Minister to review salary issues at Linden Town Council

January 5, 2025 Editor 0

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called for an urgent review of the legal framework governing salary payments at the Linden Town Council amid reports that workers’ salaries were delayed due to the Mayor’s refusal to sign off on payment vouchers. Addressing a gathering in Linden early Sunday morning, President Ali highlighted the importance of ensuring […]

State Bulletins

New Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge on track for early completion – MoPW’s Project Manager

January 5, 2025 Editor 0

The US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge in Region 10 is progressing ahead of schedule, according to Project Manager Patrick Thompson of the Ministry of Public Works. “We are on track for early completion,” Thompson announced on Sunday morning during a site visit by President Dr. Irfaan Ali and a team of Ministers who travelled to the […]

State Bulletins

Edghill: No decision yet on old Harbour Bridge, but it won’t be “scrap iron”

January 5, 2025 Editor 0

Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has assured the public that while no final decision has been made regarding the fate of the current Demerara Harbour Bridge, once the new bridge becomes operational, it will not be discarded as “scrap iron.” Speaking at a presser in Georgetown on Saturday, Edghill highlighted the structure’s potential for […]

Politics

“Local politics” seeking to hinder completion of new Harbour Bridge – Edghill

January 5, 2025 Editor 0

Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has accused the Opposition of engaging in “local politics of division and destruction” to delay the completion of the highly anticipated new Demerara Harbour Bridge. Speaking at his Ministry’s End-of-Year Press Conference, Edghill suggested that these tactics are aimed at stalling the project until the end of the Dr. […]

State Bulletins

10,377 land allocations completed as of December 27, 2024

January 4, 2025 Editor 0

The Ministry of Housing proudly concluded a highly productive year, announcing that 10,377 land allocations were completed as of December 27, 2024. This achievement demonstrates the government’s ongoing dedication to addressing the growing demand for housing across Guyana. Out of the total allocations,10,216 plots were designated for residential use, providing thousands of families the opportunity […]

State Bulletins

Guyana welcomes over 1M passengers in 2024, surpassing Pres. Ali’s 2025 forecast

January 4, 2025 Editor 0

By the end of 2024, Guyana recorded over one million international passenger movements across its four key ports of entry: Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Eugene F. Correia International Airport (EFCIA), Lethem Border Crossing, and Moleson Creek Crossing. Chief Executive Officer of the CJIA, Ramesh Ghir, made this announcement during the Ministry of Public Works’ […]

Crime

Thieves tell man not to be afraid of them during robbery at Ogle Masjid

January 4, 2025 Editor 0

The Ogle Masjid, located in the serene community of Ogle, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was the scene of a brazen robbery early this morning, leaving residents and worshippers shaken. The victim, Abdul Tarif, who resides in an apartment above the Masjid, recounts the harrowing ordeal. At approximately 04:45h Tarif was preparing chicken when he stepped […]

Crime

60-Y-O Farmer Found Dead at Abrams Creek Region 2, Foul Play Suspected

January 4, 2025 Editor 0

A tragic and shocking discovery was made at Abrams Creek, Region 2, on Boxing Day when the body of 60-year-old Morris Goocharan, a farmer from Jacklow, Pomeroon River, was found in the water. His remains, partially eaten by fish, were recovered by locals, raising suspicions of foul play. Goocharan had left home on Christmas Eve […]

State Bulletins

Jagdeo Confident New Demerara Harbour Bridge Will Stay on Schedule

January 4, 2025 Editor 0

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has assured the nation that the construction of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), will not face significant delays, even with the recent adjustment to its completion timeline. Speaking at a press conference on January 2, Jagdeo expressed confidence that the project would meet its revised deadline and provide much-needed […]

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