Latest update April 4th, 2025 6:13 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Cabinet approves a further $246M in contracts

Sep 30, 2008 News

The Ministry of Education has received $19.8 million from the Government for the procurement of furniture to be used at the new Mahaica Secondary School.
This is according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, who recently noted that Cabinet also gave its no-objection for a contract of $21.09 million, which was awarded to the agriculture sector for the rehabilitation and extension of the laboratory at the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI).
Monies were also approved for the construction of irrigation control structures at Parika, on the East Bank of Essequibo, to the tune of $20.1 million.
Cabinet also gave its no-objection for the construction of a sluice at outfall channels in Cozier, Region Two, a contract to the tune of $25.6 million.
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) was also awarded $31.7 million for the commencement of construction of the Agricola Main.
In the marine sector of the Public Works Ministry, $53.1 million was awarded to the Transport and Harbours Department for the docking of motor vehicle Kimbia, while Cabinet gave its no-objection for emergency repairs to the engine and machinery of MV Steve N at a cost of $53 million.
Meanwhile, the finance administration received $22.1 million for the procurement of computers and hardware social statistics and policy analysis project by the Stats Bureau.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| March, 31st, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Saints and GTI dominate as YBG Georgetown Regional Conference continues

Saints and GTI dominate as YBG Georgetown Regional Conference...

Apr 04, 2025

Kaieteur Sports- The Georgetown Regional Conference continued in thrilling fashion on Wednesday at the National Gymnasium hardcourt, with dominant performances from Saints Stanislaus and Government...
Read More
Carty misses ton, Hamilton (80) sets up tense battle as Harpy Eagles speed ace Alimohamed bags 5

Carty misses ton, Hamilton (80) sets up tense...

Apr 04, 2025

Annandale Sec’ dominates latest fixtures in Region #4 leg of the Jagan Memorial Windball Competition

Annandale Sec’ dominates latest fixtures in...

Apr 04, 2025

GPF FC to tackle Slingerz tomorrow as GFF Elite League Season VII continues

GPF FC to tackle Slingerz tomorrow as GFF Elite...

Apr 04, 2025

Permaul’s Trading & Distribution joins forces for the 2025 O40s T20 tournament

Permaul’s Trading & Distribution joins...

Apr 04, 2025

All set for Rotary Club of NA Childhood Obesity Prevention Inter Secondary School Tapeball Cricket competition final and semifinal today

All set for Rotary Club of NA Childhood Obesity...

Apr 04, 2025

Features/Columnists

  • The reciprocal tariffs

    Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has once again proven his talent for making the indefensible... more

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]