His Excellency, President David Granger has articulated his vision for Capital Towns and economic development in all 10 regions.
His vision for this new model of region development surrounds the eradication of a colonial compound mentality and replace it with a mindset of promoting businesses, driving economic development and giving leadership.
It hinges on the realization that the regional system is not an appendage of central government but rather a driver of local economic empowerment through sustained revenue generation initiatives and entrepreneurial support mechanisms that would eventually wean the system off of the government’s resources.
The regional authorities must work together with municipalities and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) to provide support and assistance where needed.
The four capital towns established by His Excellency President David Granger in the hinterland regions are moving steadfastly towards development, Minister of Communities, Hon Ronald Bulkan said on Thursday. Following the restoration of local democracy through the long overdue Local Government Elections (LGE) in 2016, President Granger named Bartica, Lethem and Mabaruma and Mahdia as …
― GWI, Ministries of Communities, Agriculture carrying out works in the community Residents of Ituni, Upper Demerara-Berbice are now receiving up to eight hours of water supply following the installation of a well in their community by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). Community Development Officer (CDO) Keisha Mc Kane, related that prior to the completion …
A $2M Smart Stop project will soon be taking the town of Linden by storm, paving the way for similar projects in the other eight municipalities. The Smart Stop project, a pilot of the Ministry of Communities’ Community Infrastructure Improvement Programme (CIIP) and will feature solar lighting, USB charging ports, free WiFi, advertisement and information …
The Community Infrastructure Improvement Programme (CIIP) under the Ministry of Communities has this year identified new Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDC) and townships for extensive developmental works. The four new towns named by President David Granger and newly formed NDC’s are still in their infancy stage. As such, Coordinator of the Engineering Services of the Ministry …
The Ministry of Communities is in the process of preparing tenders to complete the Kitty Market Project now in its second phase. The second phase will include offices on the ground floor, additional stalls and the meat centre just behind the newly rehabilitated structure. Engineers from the Ministry and Assistant Clerk of Markets Malroy Gordon …
The township of Mabaruma is setting its eyes on its two main ports of entry to boost its tourism sector. Known to be the Administrative Centre of Region One, Barima/Waini, Mabaruma was one of the four new towns declared by President David Granger. Since attaining township status in 2016, Mabaruma has been making significant strides …
– village among the very first to receive its Presidential Grant for 2019 – grants are geared towards boosting economic and social development for Indigenous people in their villages and communities – village to convene urgent meeting to discuss how best to utilise the money, given unexpected intervention of GWI as the grant was initially …
Regional Executive Officers (REOs) and Personnel Officials from the 10 regions now have a better understanding of the protocols and guidelines governing the administration of their respective portfolios. This was made possible through various presentations from the Public Service Commission at a two-day Action Roundtable hosted by the Ministry of Communities at the Impeccable Banquet …
– Increased stipends for Regional and Township officials – Subventions for municipalities increased – Georgetown restoration project receives $300M DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 The Ministry of Communities’ 2019 budgetary allocation of $8,321,699 Billion was approved by the National Assembly this morning. The ministry was allocated for Current Expenditure, $2, 772, 199 Billion and …
Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan said the vast migration of especially young Guyanese over the years, was a result of the poor conditions that existed in the country at the time. He has therefore assured of the government’s commitment to the restoration of what has robbed the country of its true potential. Minister Bulkan was …