Tag: Region One

Environmental curriculum launched to educate Region One students about wildlife, culture

Environmental curriculum launched to educate Region One students about wildlife, culture

- March 16, 2026

Students in Region One are set to benefit from a newly launched environmental curriculum aimed at strengthening their understanding of ... Read More

New compactor truck enhances waste management in Port Kaituma

New compactor truck enhances waste management in Port Kaituma

- March 12, 2026

- NDC urges residents to work together to maintain a cleaner, healthier environment Waste management in Port Kaituma, Region One, ... Read More

Digital X-Ray commissioned at Kumaka, strengthening advanced diagnostic care in Region One

Digital X-Ray commissioned at Kumaka, strengthening advanced diagnostic care in Region One

- February 28, 2026

Diagnostic services in the Moruca Sub-District have entered a new era with the commissioning of a $60 million state-of-the-art digital ... Read More

Matthews Ridge main access road upgrade nears completion

Matthews Ridge main access road upgrade nears completion

- February 17, 2026

The Amerindian village of Matthews Ridge in Region One is undergoing significant infrastructural development, reflecting the rapid growth taking place ... Read More

$9.1 billion boost for Region One to drive  education, infrastructure and agriculture

$9.1 billion boost for Region One to drive education, infrastructure and agriculture

- February 12, 2026

Communities in Region One (Barima-Waini) will continue to benefit from major investments by the government this year, with $9.1 billion ... Read More

Minister Browne-Shadeek rebuts Opposition claims of neglect in Region One services 

Minister Browne-Shadeek rebuts Opposition claims of neglect in Region One services 

- February 2, 2026

Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek strongly rejected claims made in the National Assembly by an Opposition Member of Parliament ... Read More

Fitzburg to get new well, moving closer to 100 per cent potable water access

Fitzburg to get new well, moving closer to 100 per cent potable water access

- January 21, 2026

Residents of Fitzburg in Region One have had to rely on creek water for years, but with a new well ... Read More

PM Phillips says Guyana remains vigilant, secure following developments in Venezuela

PM Phillips says Guyana remains vigilant, secure following developments in Venezuela

- January 18, 2026

Guyana has strengthened its border defences following recent political developments in neighbouring Venezuela, according to Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark ... Read More

New maritime vessel to enhance transport to Region 1

New maritime vessel to enhance transport to Region 1

- January 14, 2026

- Features 284 seating capacity, accommodates 51 vehicles The people of Region One (Barima‑Waini) and surrounding areas can now look ... Read More

Mabaruma communities urged to focus on sustainable investments

Mabaruma communities urged to focus on sustainable investments

- November 1, 2025

Villages in the Mabaruma sub-district were called on to look beyond short-term gains and invest in projects that will create ... Read More