The Ministry of Communities has dismissed as propaganda; assertions appearing in certain sections of the media that opposition dominated regional councils were deliberately sidelined and excluded from today’s inaugural National Regional Development Consultative Committee (NRDCC) meeting. Four of the opposition controlled councils despite being invited, absented themselves from the forum. Between 6:44 and 8:47pm, last …
Just six month after receiving township status, Bartica has set its sights on realising another goal- that of being the cleanest ward in the country. This is according to the Mayor, Gifford Marshall who promised that the council is partnering with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the town is highly regarded not only for …
Recently appointed Regional Executive Officer (REO) of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) No. Six, Kim Williams-Stephens has disclosed that the council is working assiduously to iron out many pressing issues that had stymied development in the region. Williams-Stephen explained that a number of changes have been implemented to address concerns relating to questionable contracts, staffing, …
Today we are in the proud village of Victoria to celebrate the annual National Day of Villages. It is not by accident that this commemoration is being held in Victoria but out of recognition and respect for Victoria being the first village to be established in our country 177 years ago. The historic momentous purchase …
Newly appointed Town Clerk of the Lethem Municipality, Keisha Vincent has promises to channel all her energies towards attracting much-needed investment that can propel the border town’s tourism prospects and augment the human resource capital in the region. Vincent, who took up her appointment on Monday, October 31, explained that her ultimate goal is to …
Barticians can soon look forward to their town being placed on the map as the first green city in furtherance of President David Granger’s thrust for a ‘green economy’. Presidential Advisor on the Environment Rear Admiral Rtd. Gary Best, on Wednesday August 31, 2016 presented the proposed Green Bartica Development and Land Use Plan (GBDLUP) …
Umana Yana-The Ministry of Communities on Wednesday launched a series of workshop aimed at improving the leadership capacity of elected officials at the level of local government. The launch coincided with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Caribbean Local Economic Development Project (CARILED), four municipalities and two Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs). …
Regional Executive Officer (REO) of the Regional Democratic Council #Six, Dr Veerasammy Ramayya has tendered his resignation. Dr Ramayya’s resignation was tendered on August 10 to Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan and is effective as of September 15, 2016. Consequent to his resignation, the ministry acknowledged receipt of the notice and expressed heartfelt gratitude to …
– Faith-based organisations, NGOs being enlisted to push campaign – Government to focus on technical, material support The Ministry of Communities on Wednesday launched Green Generation Guyana (#GreenGenerationGy) a Public Education Campaign to promote improved solid-waste management in the home and community. The launch took place at Camp Wesleyana on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Green …
Address by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the Annual General Meeting of Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Georgetown, 2016.03.24. Guyana’s local government elections held on 18th March 2016 represented more than mere respect for constitutionality. They were a reaffirmation of our political democracy and an …