$99.5M approved for GECOM radio announcements

GECOMGeorgetown: As the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) gears up to host the May 11 General and Regional Elections, Cabinet has approved the supply of radios for usage during the elections period.

According to Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, $99.5 million was approved by Cabinet for the procurement of high-frequency radio sets.

In addition, the Agriculture Sector saw a contract for $199.999 million being approved for the supply of fuel and lubricants for the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority. Meanwhile, some $83.7 million was approved for the Education Sector. This will be used to purchase laptops for the Guyana Improving Teacher Education Programme (GIPTE).

Furthermore, Cabinet granted its blessings for the supply and delivery of motor control centres as part of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) 60-cycle upgrade at the Shelter Belt.