The El Dorado Beacon

14/12/2025

Prime Minister Phillips stated: “These solar farms are a clear demonstration of our commitment to modernise Guyana’s energy sector.

The Government of Guyana will continue to expand renewable energy sources for a sustainable future for all Guyanese.”

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips said that the Government continues to put policy into practice in implementing the Low Carbon

14/12/2025

Drainage works are ongoing across the city ahead of the December rains , including the cleaning of Church Street, Cummings Canal outfall, Ruimveldt South inlet and outlet, and Sussex Street inlet channels. Excavation is also continuing tonight at the Church Street canal inlet and outfall to improve water flow and reduce flooding.

Source: President Irfaan Ali

14/12/2025

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬, 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞-𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝐌𝐏, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 T𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐢 Village Sophia.

Ministry of Amerindian Affairs

13/12/2025

GPL PRESS RELEASE

Unauthorised Works Near L17 Transmission Line Caused Power Interruption

Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) advises that a power interruption affecting a section of East Coast Demerara and Berbice which occurred at approximately 13:45hrs today, resulted from unsupervised construction activities near the L17 transmission line at Unity. The L17 Transmission Line connects the Good Hope and Columbia Substations.

Investigations indicate that Ramoutar and Sons, a contractor contracted by China Railway First Group, was planting concrete poles to divert sections of the L17 corridor without prior notification or supervision by GPL. The works were conducted dangerously close to the transmission line, causing it to trip.

GPL stresses that all activities near power infrastructure must be coordinated and supervised to ensure safety and system reliability. The company is engaging relevant stakeholders to prevent a recurrence and apologises to customers for the inconvenience.

13/12/2025

GPL Advisory East Coast Demerara & Berbice

Dear customers, please be advised that we're aware of a system disturbance that's affecting customers from Success E.C.D to Moleson Creek.

Our teams are currently investigating the cause and are working to restore power.

13/12/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖!
The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs is currently hosting an engaging discussion on the Amerindian Act of 2006 at Whirlwind Village, Sophia, bringing together young professionals from across Georgetown.

In attendance are Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Sarah Browne-Shadeek, MP, Permanent Secretary Mr. Ryan Toolsiram, along with other officials from the Ministry.

The session is being led by the Ministry’s Legal Officer, Ms. Miriam Andrew-Ming, who is guiding participants through key aspects of the Amerindian Act 2006.

Source: Ministry of Amerindian Affairs

13/12/2025

HAPPENING NOW!!!

Agriculture Minister and Executive Secretary of the PPP, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, distributed toys to children at Courtland Primary, Fyrish, Berbice, bringing cheer and festive joy to the community.

Source: Ministry of Agriculture - Guyana

13/12/2025

“This night shelter is very close to my heart… This was one of the first places I came to when I became a Minister. I came here in my very high heels, and as I walked around, I said, ‘I have to change this.’ Because when I looked at the conditions, I was not happy,” she explained.

During her Christmas social visit to the night shelter, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Vindhya Persaud, reaffirmed the government’s

13/12/2025

The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) is currently engaged in a series of ongoing works to desilt drainage channels along Cowan Street as part of its broader flood mitigation programme aimed at improving water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in Georgetown.

These works form part of a coordinated effort to restore and enhance the city’s drainage infrastructure, ensuring that channels are cleared of silt, debris, and other obstructions that impede the free flow of water. The intervention at Cowan Street is one of several targeted actions being undertaken by the NDIA as it continues to implement proactive measures to strengthen drainage capacity and protect residents, businesses, and critical infrastructure during periods of persistent rainfall.

Source: Ministry of Agriculture - Guyana

13/12/2025

During the community’s light-up ceremony, held last evening in front of the GBTI Bank, the minister reemphasised that “there can be no unity without ‘u’, and there can be no community without unity.”

In the spirit of the Christmas season, and to ensure that its warmth and festive cheer are felt throughout the Kingston and surrounding communities, the

13/12/2025

Tribute to Ron Robinson

Ron Robinson was a son of Guyana whose voice became part of our nation’s soul. For decades, Guyanese awoke to his mellifluous tones guiding us into each new day with trademark wit, unvarnished intelligence, and a rare grace that only true masters of the craft possess. He was not merely a broadcaster; he became for years a companion to households across the land, a trusted presence whose words soothed, entertained, enlightened, and inspired.

In the theater his artistry lit our stages, his timing sharpened our laughter, and his creativity gave life to productions that have become woven into our cultural memory. Through his involvement with the The Link Show, No Big Thing and Stretched Out Magazine and other beloved satirical productions, he held up a mirror to our society. He did so with gentleness, humor and fun reminding us of our flaws and our forgotten strengths.

There was a time in our history when speaking truth came with risks. In that difficult season, Ron Robinson lent his voice to the national call for democracy. He understood the sacred duty of those gifted with a platform to defend the dignity of the people and the promise of the nation.

Ron Robinson elevated broadcasting, refining it with a mastery that few have ever matched. His impeccable elocution and faultless pronunciation set a gold standard for broadcasting. His work on the stage laid a sturdy foundation upon which our dramatists continue to build.

It was my honour to have presented to him the Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to broadcasting and the arts.

On behalf of the Government of Guyana, I extend heartfelt condolences to his family, and to the countless admirers—here at home and across our far-flung diaspora—who remember his unforgettable, unmistakable voice, a voice that carried our stories, our humour, our struggles, and our hopes.

May his memory remain as enduring as his contributions, and may his spirit continue to echo in every corner of Guyanese culture that he helped shape with such brilliance and devotion.

Source: President Irfaan Ali

13/12/2025

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Vindhya Persaud, alongside the Young Influencers, brought early Christmas cheer to children from various state homes on Friday afternoon.

The children gathered at the Sophia Home for a heartwarming celebration, where they baked cookies and cakes and did art and crafts with Minister Persaud and the Young Influencers before receiving early Christmas gifts.

Many of the children were especially delighted as their wishes came true, receiving exactly what they had asked for, making the afternoon filled with joy, laughter, and festive spirit. 🎄✨

Source: Ministry of Human Services and Social Security