November 15, 2024 The government’s Dialysis Support Programme has been instrumental in improving the accessibility of dialysis treatment across Guyana. By extending services to Regions 2, 4, 6, and 10, the program has reduced the need for patients to travel to Georgetown for treatment, making life-saving care more accessible to individuals in need. Each dialysis […]
By Jacquey Bourne | November 15, 2024 The Ministry of Housing and Water’s Dreams Realized Housing project took a significant step forward as six hundred Linden residents were allocated house lots at Plantation Wismar. The ceremony was held at the Christiansburg Community Centre Ground, marking an important development for Region Ten. Sherwyn Greaves, Chief Executive […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 15, 2024 In a swift response to the devastation caused by a storm in Karasabai, Region Nine, President Irfaan Ali, leading the “Men on Mission” team, has initiated the rebuilding of the affected village. The storm, which struck the area last week, left 22 homes destroyed and many families without […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 15, 2024 A Multisectoral and Stakeholder Consultation aimed at developing a new PAHO (Pan American Health Organization) Subregional Cooperation Strategy was held recently at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown. The consultation, which brought together health professionals and representatives from various Caribbean entities, addressed the region’s health challenges, including infectious and […]
November 13, 2024 The National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) concluded its three-day Social Studies exhibition today, aimed at enhancing the teaching and learning of Social Studies, Geography, and Caribbean History at the secondary level. The exhibition was designed to provide innovative resources and methods to improve student performance while fostering critical thinking and […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 13, 2024 Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Hon. Susan Rodrigues, recently met with members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) to discuss the government’s National Housing Programme. The initiative aims to provide affordable housing options across the country through a series of projects, including […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 13, 2024 Thirteen women are set to graduate with Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) certificates in Mineral Prospecting and Map Reading, Level One, after completing a groundbreaking training program aimed at bridging the gender gap in Guyana’s mining sector. The program, which began in August, is […]
By Nakasia Logan | November 12, 2024 Cardiovascular disease continues to be a major health concern in Guyana, accounting for a significant proportion of deaths nationwide. This issue was recently discussed at a health forum organized by the Caribbean Urology Association, where Dr. Mahendra Carpen, Head of Internal Medicine and Cardiologist at the Georgetown Public […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 12, 2024 Vendors along Dennis Street, Sophia, are set to benefit from a newly established market area aimed at providing a more organized and official space for their operations. The initiative was announced during a visit by Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, and Minister within […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 12, 2024 The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs today launched its annual leadership training program for Amerindian villages at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre under the theme “Empowering Village Councils for Improved Governance.” This year’s program targets newly elected Toshaos, treasurers, and village secretaries, focusing on fostering transparency, accountability, and good […]