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.
Over $500 million will be spent to enhance agricultural services in farming communities in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) and Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel Dharamlall made the announcements during the just-concluded Consideration of the 2020 Budget Estimates. In Region Five, several farm to market roads in De Edward, …
(DPI) Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel Dharamlall says Amerindian communities can expect to benefit directly from resources allocated in the 2020 Emergency Budget. His assurance came during the Considerations of the Budget Estimates on Thursday. “Amerindian Village Councils will benefit and must access the resources under the Regional Democratic Councils’ aid …
—Georgetown, City Hall to undergo refurbishing In guaranteeing the improvement of the capital city – Georgetown, The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development will be collaborating with the Mayor and City Council (M&CC). This statement was disclosed last evening by the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel Dharamlall, during an interview …
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 …