I rise to make my contribution to the motion before us, the one standing in the name of the Hon. Prime Minister, Mr. Moses Verasammy Nagamootoo, a motion titled “Approval of Government’s Policy in the President’s Address.” Mr. Speaker, before doing so, allow me please to join my colleagues who preceded me in offering sincere …
MINISTER of Communities Ronald Bulkan has asserted that the expertise and experience of engineers and other technical specialists would be optimised as the ministry strives to build cohesive, sustainable communities across Guyana.This was expressed by the minister during his address to engineers, technical specialists and project coordinators from the Department of Housing, Department for Water, …
MINISTER Ronald Bulkan of the Ministry of Communities said last week that that Ministry is in process of expediting all applications for house lots; this in the wake of a recent land-grabbing exercise staged by disgruntled residents along East Coast and East Bank Demerara.He acknowledged that a recent short-lived land-grabbing exercise of state and privately-owned …
MINISTER Sydney Allicock of the Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs has outlined some plans for the hinterland regions. He said that technical and vocational studies are to be prioritised.Minister Allicock said that while equipment is there, maintenance remains a big issue. He was referring to the equipment and machinery given to Amerindian villages to aid …
Hinterland Regions to benefit from infrastructural development A Partnership for National Unity/ Alliance For Change coalition Government will be phasing out central government’s domination and usurpation of Local Democratic Organs powers practiced by the former administration, says Ronald Bulkan, Minister of Communities. The Minister highlighted this vision to staff of the Departments for Local …
The community of Eliza and Mary, Region Six will be handed over shortly to the Corriverton Town Council. This was confirmed on Thursday by Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Keith Scott, during a visit to the small community, which is home to over 600 persons. Scott was at the time inspecting projects being …
The Guyana government on Wednesday warned land-grabbers that they could be prosecuted, and instead they should apply to the Central Housing and Planning Authority for house lots. “Squatting is an illegal act that would not be condoned by the Government of Guyana. The Central Housing and Planning Authority declared that lands squatted on after January …
Water is essential to life, and its economic value is immeasurable; apart from living things drinking it to survive, water is essential for varying things. With a growing economy, the demand for safe drinking water increases; therefore, the PPP/C Administration has sought to embark on a national water programme which has resulted in potable …
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I apologise for that delay. Today, the 7th November, the village of Victoria celebrates the 174th Anniversary of its purchase. It was purchased on the 7th November, 1839. I rise to speak on this motion because next year, on the 7th November, the village of Victoria will be celebrating its 175th …
The Hon. Norman Whittaker, J.P., MP, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, wishes to inform the general public that commencing Thursday May 22, 2014, and every Thursday thereafter he will be meeting with members of the public at his office, De Winkle Building, Fort Street, Kingston, Georgetown. Hon. Minister Whittaker will be available between the hours of 08:00 hrs to 12:00 noon to discuss any issues/problems relating to his portfolio. Members of the public are advised that they …