Tag: Region Eight

Region Eight businesses warned over unlicensed alcohol sales

Region Eight businesses warned over unlicensed alcohol sales

- March 27, 2026

Business proprietors in Region Eight have been urged to comply with licensing laws amid ongoing concerns about the sale of ... Read More

Greater supply of electricity as 800 kVA generator delivered to Mahdia

Greater supply of electricity as 800 kVA generator delivered to Mahdia

- March 11, 2026

- Residents benefitting from lower energy prices Residents and the business community of Mahdia can breathe a sigh of relief ... Read More

Over 60 Region Eight pupils to become Harmony Ambassadors

Over 60 Region Eight pupils to become Harmony Ambassadors

- February 25, 2026

More than 60 students in Region Eight (Potaro–Siparuni) are set to become 'Harmony Ambassadors' through the Harmony Clubs initiative of ... Read More

Three new secondary schools to transform education in Region Eight

Three new secondary schools to transform education in Region Eight

- February 21, 2026

Hundreds of students in Region Eight will soon benefit from expanded access to secondary education as the government advances the ... Read More

President Ali links investment in new Paramakatoi airstrip to affordable travel, stronger local economy

President Ali links investment in new Paramakatoi airstrip to affordable travel, stronger local economy

- January 5, 2026

- 50 locals gain employment throughout the project’s duration Speaking at the commissioning of the modern Paramakatoi airstrip on Monday, ... Read More

Tarcellia John is new chairwoman of Region Eight

Tarcellia John is new chairwoman of Region Eight

- October 10, 2025

The new Chairman of Region Eight, Potaro Siparuni is Tarcellia John, of the People’s Progressive Party Civic. She replaces Headley ... Read More

PPP/C dominates Regions Six, Eight with 44,192 votes

PPP/C dominates Regions Six, Eight with 44,192 votes

- September 3, 2025

According to the declared results from the Returning Officer (RO), the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has taken Regions Six ... Read More

$314.4M Karisparu airstrip upgraded to improve safety, reliability for residents

$314.4M Karisparu airstrip upgraded to improve safety, reliability for residents

- July 27, 2025

Air travel to the Amerindian village of Karisparu in Region Eight is now safer and more dependable following a $314.4 ... Read More

Concrete plans in place to lessen the high cost of hinterland transport, connect remote communities – VP Jagdeo

Concrete plans in place to lessen the high cost of hinterland transport, connect remote communities – VP Jagdeo

- July 24, 2025

For many years, hinterland regions have been facing challenges due to the high cost of transport, which increases the cost ... Read More

Region Eight to become food hub, President Ali tells Mahdia

Region Eight to become food hub, President Ali tells Mahdia

- July 18, 2025

As hundreds gathered in Mahdia on Friday evening, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali unveiled his government’s short and long-term plans ... Read More