Daily Archives: January 4, 2025
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US$35M Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge on track for early completion
The new US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is on track for an early completion. This assurance was given to President Dr Irfaan Ali who was...
NGSA 2025 set for April 16 & 17
Education Minister, Priya Manickchand on Sunday announced that the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) for 2025 is set to be written on April 16...
New Berbice River Bridge: 7 companies shortlisted, to submit price proposals
The Government is moving steadfastly with a new fixed high-span four-lane bridge across the Berbice River and has already shortlisted seven pre-qualified bidders.
A total...
Motorcyclist dies in EBD accident
A 56-year-old security officer is now dead after he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a utility pole along the East...
Deadly GDF helicopter crash: 5 days remaining for stakeholder feedback on black box findings...
Stakeholders involved in the investigation of the deadly Guyana Defence Force (GDF) helicopter crash have just five days remaining to submit their comments on...
1 million passengers transited through ports of entry in 2024
With 1 million international passengers transiting in and out of its ports, Guyana achieved a significant milestone in 2024, surpassing President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan...
Over 60 contractors ordered to pay liquidated damages for delayed works – Edghill
In a move to enforce accountability and ensure timely project completions, the Government has ordered over 60 defaulting contractors to pay liquidated damages to...
“Local politics” hindering progress on new Demerara River bridge – Edghill
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has blamed political influences for the recent delays in the aspects of the new bridge across the Demerara River.
Only...
Farmer drowns at lower Pomeroon River
Arnold Abrams, a 56-year-old farmer of Grant Maria's Delight, Lower Pomeroon River in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), has drowned.
The incident occurred sometime between 16:00 hours...
Pres. Ali lauds model hydroponics farm on EBD
President Dr Irfaan Ali visited the CV (Craig Vegetables) Hydroponics Farm at Friendship on the East Bank of Demerara on Friday afternoon.
During the visit,...