This week, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand met with contractors engaged to clean and maintain the 24 public burial grounds across Region 3, to outline her expectations regarding the quality and standard of service to be
September 16, 2026- During his feature address at today’s ceremony to mark 57 years since the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) was established, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh, while noting that
September 16, 2026 – Honourable Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, this afternoon turned the sod for the construction of the new Zeelugt Market, located at Zeelugt, West Coast Demerara, Region Three. The Minister was joined by;
September 14, 2026 – Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand and Permanent Secretary Miguel Choo-Kang, today met with heads of departments and key personnel to review ongoing projects and advance several priorities across the Ministry’s portfolio.
September 12, 2026 – Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, today turned the sod for the construction of a new market at Pouderoyen, Region Three. The new facility will replace the existing market and significantly expand
September 8, 2026 – Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya Manickchand, alongside Permanent Secretary Miguel Choo-Kang met with the Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Five, Mary Samaroo, to discuss areas of consideration in the development of
September 7, 2026- Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, the Honourable Priya Manickchand, this afternoon met with representatives of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) and local tour operators to discuss ways of further improving the experience
Efforts are being intensified to improve efficiency, accountability and patient care at the Bartica Hospital, as regional officials move to address key operational challenges and strengthen the delivery of healthcare services across Region Seven. A comprehensive meeting with Heads of
Joint Statement by the Government of Guyanaand the Mayor and Town Council of Linden Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand, Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill and other members of the
Minister Manickchand Engages Muritaro Residents During Region Ten Cabinet OutreachResidents of Muritaro Village, along the Demerara River in Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice, Region Ten, were given the opportunity to engage directly with Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Priya
