The Lethem Town Council (LTC) and the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) were on Tuesday urged to work towards the advancement of Upper Takutu – Upper Essequibo (Region Nine). This was conveyed by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel Dharamlall during separate engagements with the entities this week. “I would …
-78 students to benefit Students of Shea Primary School are set to enjoy additional hours of internet access as Government donates critical equipment for the village’s ICT hub. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel Dharamlall on Monday donated two 12V/200AH batteries and a solar charge controller to teachers of the school …
Residents from Regions Two, Three, Four, Five and Six can expect to benefit from the installation of about 300 solar streetlights before year end. This initiative is being undertaken through the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Project (CIIP). Coordinator of the Engineering Services at the Ministry, Mr. Naeem Khan told …
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has called on the Region Four Regional Democratic Council (RDC) to consult with their constituency on projects and to serve them with integrity. Minister Hon. Nigel Dharamlall delivered this charge during a meeting with the Councillors in the RDC’s Boardroom on Thursday. Minister within the MinistryHon. Anand …
─Region Four to follow More than 200,000 Region Four and Five residents are to start receiving the Government’s $25,000 per household COVID-19 relief cash grant over the next two weeks. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel Dharamlall made this disclosure during a meeting with the Region Four Regional Democratic Council (RDC) …
The East La Penitence and Mon Repos markets have joined the list of markets slated for major infrastructural upgrades come 2021, under the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development’s work programme. The upgrades, which will also benefit East Ruimveldt and Albouystown markets, will see some $14 million expended on repairs to the roofs, lighting …
Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Anand Persaud says the Ministry’s promise to increase subventions to the 70 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) could be fulfilled through the 2021 National Budget. He told the Department of Public Information that each NDC had received $5 million to complete their 2020 programmes, which …
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel Dharamlall today dispatched a team from the Ministry to meet with stallholders affected by the recent springtide deluge at the Stabroek Market. The team, comprising Principal Regional Development Officer, Surendra Khayyam, Public Relations Officer, Whitney Ethard and Municipal Services Officer, Ronald Beckles met with the vendors …
-first female Chair sworn in The newly sworn-in Councillors of the Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two) Regional Democratic Council (RDC) have been urged to cultivate the habit of meeting the people and to serve to the best of their abilities. The charge was delivered by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel Dharamlall at the …
-more upgrades to come Businesses along the river-dam at Charity, Region Two, can now operate with greater efficiency as the embankment alongside the Pomeroon River has received critical upgrades to cap and resurface countless potholes. The road is one of the most important thoroughfares in the region, as boats from various ports along the Pomeroon …