Georgetown, GINA, March 15, 2014 Construction is currently ongoing on two new schools in Region Seven, at 72 Miles and Itabali while several others have been given a face lift. This is according to Regional Chairman, Gordon Bradford. Bradford explained that as a result of inclement weather work was delayed, but will be completed early …
Georgetown GINA, March 13, 2014 Newly appointed Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Chief Election Officer (CEO)/Commissioner of National of National Registration, Keith Lowenfield, has promised to uphold, defend and promote the interest of the commission to the best of his ability, and act in full compliance with its policies. Lowenfield, a former army official and who …
Georgetown, GINA, March 6, 2014 Residents of several communities along the East Bank will now benefit from better garbage collection with the provision of a new tractor to the Little Diamond/Herstelling Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC). The $5.2 M Massey Ferguson tractor that was today, handed over to NDC was obtained through a collaborative effort between …
Georgetown, GINA, March 3, 2014 Government continues to invest in the development of hinterland communities, as seen in the recent commissioning of a health post in Maikwak, Region Eight. The facility that costs over $8M is critical to the provision of health care, in a safe and conducive environment, to the residents of the community. …
Georgetown, GINA, March 03, 2014 The 2014 Budget estimate, roadside vending and solid waste management were on the agenda when Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Norman Whittaker along with a team of senior Officers of the Ministry held separate meetings with the respective councils of the three municipalities in the region; Rose Hall, …
Georgetown, GINA, February 26, 2014 An annexe has been constructed at the Woodley Park Primary School in Region Five to cater for the delivery of secondary education for more than 150 students, including those of the Woodley Park and Rosignol Primary Top. This facility, costing more than $19M was among nine projects, totalling about $41.3M …
Georgetown, GINA, January 10, 2014 The Ministry of Local Government has identified several important issues impeding quantitative services at the level of Municipalities, the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) that must be addressed towards ensuring better delivery of services to citizens in 2014. The plans for the local entities were outlined …
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Ganga Persaud said the Ministry, from November 18, will seek to engage the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and elected and appointed officers in clusters to discuss the new legal electoral environment in which the next local government elections will be held. During a press conference today at his …
The Municipal Division of the Ministry of Local Government & Regional Development today hosted a one-day training session for staff of the different Municipalities across the country. The session was held at the Ministry’s Boardroom in Kingston, Georgetown. The training focused on promoting effective financial management and targeted Town Clerks, Municipal Treasurers and Senior Finance …
Georgetown, GINA, September 23, 2013 The Ministry of Finance has made available $14M to effect repairs to the section of the Parfait Harmonie Primary school, which was destroyed by fire in March, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Ganga Persaud disclosed today. The Local Government Minister said that this sum, it is estimated, would …