Category: Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
Hinterland water access expands as Gov’t pushes toward universal coverage
The government is accelerating its investment in potable water infrastructure, with 27 communities in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) now benefiting from ... Read More
Minister Manickchand calls for greater accountability, service
- as government engages 19 NDCs in Region Six Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, on Friday met ... Read More
Three new secondary schools to transform education in Region Eight
Hundreds of students in Region Eight will soon benefit from expanded access to secondary education as the government advances the ... Read More
Gov’t steps in to transform shopping experience at East Ruimveldt Market
Consumers and vendors at the East Ruimveldt Market will benefit from an improved shopping and trading environment following a consultation ... Read More
Toshaos, councillors and hinterland leaders to get stipend boost
The government has approved increased stipends for toshaos, deputy toshaos, senior councillors and Regional Democratic Council (RDC) councillors. Under the ... Read More
Gov’t strengthening access to education, infrastructure in Region Six
Students across East Berbice-Corentyne will soon benefit from improved transportation, as the government plans to provide school buses, boats, furniture, ... Read More
New heavy-duty bridge, agricultural development slated for Region Seven
- $6.6 billion approved A heavy-duty timber bridge is to be constructed in the Amerindian village of Waramadong in the ... Read More
Govt to increase RDC and NDC stipends
The government will increase the stipends for various local government representatives. Appearing at the Committee of Supply on Thursday, Minister ... Read More
Farm-to-market roads, buses, bridges among projects under $8.4B Region 5 allocation
As the consideration of the 2026 budget estimates continues at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Thursday evening, the ... Read More
Drainage works to increase across Region Four with $15.8 billion allocation
The government is advancing a comprehensive drainage and irrigation programme in Region Four with the approval of $15,858,111 during the ... Read More