October 18, 2024 Seventy-four residents of Belle Vue, Region Three, were provided with spectacles on Thursday as part of the government’s ongoing Eye Testing and Spectacles Voucher program. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, aims to improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations by addressing their vision needs. […]
October 18, 2024 Hundreds of young people gathered at the Watooka Guest House in Linden for the first Job Fair hosted by ProChant Guyana, a Government of Guyana initiative. This event, part of a pilot project aimed at increasing youth employability, was supported by a $12.6 million government investment. Site Manager of ProChant Guyana, Candacy […]
October 16, 2024 Action Invest Caribbean Inc. and Harmony Education Solutions have formalized their collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in Guyana. The partnership is focused on creating opportunities for engineering careers, addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the […]
October 16, 2024 Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh, is calling for renewed attention to road safety as accident rates continue to surge. In a recent interview, Singh expressed his concern over the increasing number of accidents, ranging from minor incidents to severe collisions. He highlighted the need for all road users to take responsibility […]
October 17, 2024 October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when health professionals in Guyana are encouraging women to focus on the importance of early detection. Early detection plays a critical role in improving the chances of successful treatment for breast cancer. One of the primary methods of early detection is performing […]
October 17, 2024 A new international insurance company, Copassa Group, is now registered in Guyana and is working to fill a critical gap in the Caribbean market by offering medical insurance services that provide coverage for complex medical cases abroad. Founded by Lida Guichard Henning, Copassa Group brings over 40 years of experience in health […]
October 17, 2024 Dr. Preity Kumar, a queer scholar, activist, and educator from Guyana, has launched her new book, An Ordinary Landscape of Violence: Women Loving Women in Guyana, which examines the multifaceted violence faced by queer women in the country. The book was unveiled on ‘Spirit Day’ at an event hosted by Sexualities, Women, […]
October 17, 2024 The distribution of the one-time $100,000 cash grant to eligible Guyanese adults will commence shortly, according to PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Speaking at a media conference, Dr. Jagdeo assured the public that stronger systems are now in place for verifying eligibility, which will help reduce delays in […]
October 17, 2024 A key stakeholders consultation has commenced to develop the National Malaria Programme Strategic Plan for 2026 to 2030, with a strong focus on eliminating malaria in Guyana. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, addressed the meeting at the Ministry of Health’s Brickdam Headquarters, emphasizing the importance of shifting strategies to ensure the […]
October 17, 2024 The recent announcement by President Irfaan Ali regarding changes to the cash grant distribution has been met with favorable reactions from citizens across Guyana. The revised plan, set to take effect in January 2024, will ensure that every Guyanese citizen aged 18 and older will be eligible for the grant. Under the […]