Tag: Hinterland communities

Shuman slams Opposition’s record on Amerindian development

Shuman slams Opposition’s record on Amerindian development

- February 3, 2026

Member of Parliament (MP) Lennox Shuman levelled criticism at the Opposition for what he described as “interesting and very distasteful” ... Read More

New airstrips to transform Indigenous livelihoods, strengthen regional connectivity – MP Shuman

New airstrips to transform Indigenous livelihoods, strengthen regional connectivity – MP Shuman

- February 3, 2026

Thousands of Indigenous peoples are set to improve their livelihoods when airstrips in Regions One, Seven, and Eight are completed. ... Read More

Hinterland airfare reductions – a boost for connectivity and opportunity

Hinterland airfare reductions – a boost for connectivity and opportunity

- January 14, 2026

For years, the residents of the hinterland have pleaded for more affordable air travel to and from Georgetown, even as ... Read More

Roraima Airways answers President Ali’s call for cheaper hinterland airfares

Roraima Airways answers President Ali’s call for cheaper hinterland airfares

- January 10, 2026

- Slashes airfare by 7 per cent for all rehabilitated hinterland airstrips  Another local aviation company is responding to President ... Read More

WIFIGY connects the nation: every hinterland, riverain, and remote community now online for the first time

WIFIGY connects the nation: every hinterland, riverain, and remote community now online for the first time

- December 1, 2025

Guyana’s most remote communities are now connected like never before, empowering parents in Waiakabra, students in Aishalton, and teachers in ... Read More

Over 80 new wells to be constructed in hinterland communities this year

Over 80 new wells to be constructed in hinterland communities this year

- May 21, 2025

More than 80 new wells will be drilled in the hinterland regions in 2025 to ensure widespread access to potable ... Read More

50 marine cages, other agri-interventions outlined for hinterland communities

50 marine cages, other agri-interventions outlined for hinterland communities

- May 21, 2025

Hinterland communities will soon benefit from several agricultural projects, which include 50 new marine cages and the cultivation of almost ... Read More

$1.1B more to be invested to bolster hinterland agriculture this year

$1.1B more to be invested to bolster hinterland agriculture this year

- August 21, 2024

An additional $1.1 billion will be invested in hinterland and riverine communities this year, to enhance agricultural output, allowing them ... Read More

50 more marine cages for hinterland communities to be installed soon

50 more marine cages for hinterland communities to be installed soon

- June 27, 2024

As Guyana continues to increase its aquaculture production, 50 more marine cages will be installed shortly in various hinterland communities. ... Read More

Efforts advancing to enhance hinterland potable water access

Efforts advancing to enhance hinterland potable water access

- April 8, 2024

In an effort to ensure hinterland communities have access to potable water, various initiatives are underway, including the drilling of ... Read More