The Government is moving to strengthen the regulatory powers of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). This is through passage of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (Disposal of...

A reward of $300,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in starting the fire at the Riverton City disposal site in...

Three major markets are to be upgraded and refurbished this year under the Markets Rehabilitation Programme. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, said the markets slated...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will be undertaking a special hurricane preparedness public education campaign this year. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel...

The Government is currently working to identify funding to undertake the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP). This was announced by Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon....

The Government will be imposing a cess on imported refined sugar, Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has informed. The impending cess forms part of the...

The Government will, this year, implement several projects, valued over $1 billion, which aim to transform the lives of sugar industry workers. Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier,...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is targeting another 8,093 hectares (20,000 acres) of Government land for development into agro-parks over the next five years. The move forms part of...