Parliament Tightens Election Law to Avert Future Vote Chaos
The reforms also formalize accreditation for local/international observers and include modernization measures to boost transparency, signaling a strong legal framework ahead of the September 1, 2025 elections.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Satellite Internet Empowers Hinterland Schools in Region 7
Ten hinterland schools in Region 7 (Cuyuni–Mazaruni) have been equipped with satellite internet under the “Hinterland Smart Schools Initiative” since 2020—enabling e-learning, online resources, and virtual classrooms in remote Indigenous communities like Kamarang and Jawalla.
Transforming East Berbice–Corentyne: Infrastructure Upgrades Fuel Employment and Growth
Massive infrastructure upgrades in Region 6 (East Berbice–Corentyne)—including 612 road contracts, a four‑lane New Amsterdam–Moleson Creek highway, a new deep‑water and Berbice Port, a bridge, and airport and stadium projects—have generated around 5,000 jobs from November 2024 to March 2025, plus an additional 1,000 jobs with the upcoming US $285 million Berbice Port build.
Building Food Security: Region 5 Emerges as a Hub for Agro-Processing
These developments form part of a broader national push—including a mega industrial agro-processing hub and a regional food terminal—to enhance food security, drive exports, and create rural employment.
Building Vibrant Communities: Over 14,000 House Lots Delivered in Demerara–Mahaica Since 2020
Since 2020, over 20,800 house lots have been distributed in Demerara–Mahaica—approximately 5,000 on the East Coast alone—supporting the government’s target of 50,000 by 2025 through its “Dream Realised” housing initiative.
Revitalising Transit: Guyana Looks to Railways and Trams for a Modern Transport Future
Guyana is exploring the establishment of a modern Georgetown–Linden–New Amsterdam railway to enhance national connectivity, boost freight and passenger transport, and drive economic growth—drawing inspiration from major rail corridors like the U.S. Northeast Corridor.
Bringing Healthcare Home: Transforming Access in Region 3
The government is also developing a National Telemedicine Hub to offer around-the-clock specialist support nationwide, including AI diagnostics, radiation-free imaging, mobile ultrasounds, and remote ECGs via smartphone—marking a major leap in equitable healthcare access.
Building Rural Security in Region 2: Cutting Flood Losses to Empower Farmers
Over $2.4 billion has been invested in drainage and irrigation works in Region 2, including dredging the Pomeroon River’s mouth and deploying pontoons and excavators to prevent flooding and protect farmland.
Connecting Guyana’s Hinterland: Region 1 Villages Embrace the Digital Age
Additionally, 169 remote communities—covering around 106,000 residents—have been brought online through the LEO Satellite Connectivity Project, bridging the digital gap in these underserved areas.
