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.
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 …
The Ministry of Communities’ Action Roundtable for Regional Development 2018, today, launched a two-day workshop, in an effort to address accountability and transparency in financial management. The discourse for regional officials is themed, “Improving Regional Financial Management for Sustainable Development: Our Strong Regions”. This workshop aims to establish and implement standard operating procedures for financial …
The Ministry of Communities distributed seventy-four (74) waste receptacles to North West Secondary and Hosororo, Marbaruma and Barmita Primary schools, in Mabaruma, Region One, as part of its Green Generation Guyana (3G) initiative. The team was in the area on Monday, September 25. According to Public Relations Officer, Danielle Campbell-Lowe, the project was born out …
DPI, GUYANA, Friday, July 21, 2017 As the green agenda moves apace, more primary school students are set to benefit from the Sanitation Management Unit of the Ministry of Communities ‘Green Generation Guyana Project(3G)’. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Public Relations Officer (PRO) at the Ministry, Danielle Campbell-Lowe said the next phase …
DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 The Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Programme, at the Ministry of Community is providing technical support to the nine municipalities across Guyana. The aim is to ensure that municipalities are equipped to deliver quality services to the the people in the respective communities. Training was provided to Mayors and …
The implementation of green spaces, boulevards, and a green energy project, are just some of the initiatives being rolled-out across the country, as part of the government’s green economy agenda. These projects form part of a holistic programme being rolled-out by the government through the Ministry of Communities, which looks at the modernisation and transformation …
DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Fifty Nine out of sixty-two Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) across Guyana were able to commence and execute developmental projects within their communities with the government subvention. Principle Regional Development Officer at the Ministry of Communities, Surendra Khayyan explained to the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the subvention translates …
City councilors, business owners, faith based organisations and special interest groups gathered at the Tower Suites, International Hotel on Main Street today, to consult on how to modernise Georgetown. Speaking at the opening of the consultations for the setting up of a National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Valarie Adams-Patterson, …
Public consultations are to be held on the possible name change for the 10 Administrative Regions in keeping with the Government’s agenda of providing for regional empowerment and regional pride. Speaking in the National Assembly today, Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan said that the consultations led by the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) in the 10 …
The Green Bartica Development and Land Use Plan (GBDLUP) which includes a proposal for the construction of a municipal airport and a modern sewer and waste water treatment system among others, was last week handed over to Minister with responsibility for Housing, Valerie Adams-Patterson. The plan was presented by Presidential Advisor on the Environment, …