By Celestine Chacon | February 14, 2025 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has officially turned the sod for the construction of the West Demerara Regional Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility valued at $11.4 billion. The new hospital, expected to be completed by 2028, will offer advanced medical services, including outpatient care in endoscopy, ENT clinics, dermatology, ophthalmology, […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 15, 2025 Residents of Region Six have begun receiving the one hundred-thousand-dollar cash grant, with the distribution exercise officially commencing in Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder. Scores of residents turned out in large numbers to uplift their cheques, visibly excited and grateful for the support. Many shared how the funds would assist in […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 14, 2025 After the Mocha/Arcadia squatters suffered a legal defeat in their battle for over $200 million in damages, President Irfaan Ali has reiterated his government’s commitment to assisting the affected residents. The squatters, who had been resisting eviction from state-owned lands in the Mocha Arcadia/Cane-view area, had received formal eviction notices […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 14, 2025 Eight Guyanese professionals have been selected to participate in a trainee programme facilitated by MODEC Guyana, a Japanese company specializing in the construction and operation of floating solutions for the offshore energy sector. The initiative, launched in collaboration with ExxonMobil, aims to equip young Guyanese graduates with essential skills to […]
Plans are underway to modernize the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, aimed at enhancing national security and safeguarding the country’s sovereignty. Speaking at the Annual Officers’ Conference, President Dr. Irfaan Ali emphasized that the increasingly complex global security environment requires the adoption of modern military […]
Lenox Shuman, former member of a coalition of small parties, recently expressed that Guyanese have lost trust in third parties and coalition politics. Shuman, leader of the Liberty and Justice Party, was part of a coalition that secured one seat in the National Assembly. Appearing on GlobeSpan, he criticized recent coalitions, stating that these alliances […]
By Reycia Nedd Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, recently commissioned a new health post in Muritaro, Region Ten. The health facility, constructed at a cost of approximately $24 million, is set to benefit over 246 residents in the community and surrounding areas. Dr. Gregory Harris, Regional Health Officer for Region 10, shared that the […]
By Reycia NeddFebruary 13, 2025 The introduction of the national pathway programme has had a positive impact on the small village of Falmouth in Region Ten, where it has significantly boosted the income of women, directly contributing to the economic sustainability of their families and the community. Thirteen women in Falmouth are currently employed through […]
By Kristin JosiahFebruary 13, 2025 President Dr. Irfaan Ali today outlined a series of initiatives aimed at developing Guyana’s healthcare system in 2025. Among the key measures is the establishment of a new Rehab Center to provide therapy for patients recovering from health conditions such as strokes. This announcement comes after a successful partnership between […]
February 12, 2025 The Linden Hospital Complex is now equipped with its first mammography machine, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. This marks the beginning of a national effort to expand breast cancer screening services across Guyana, with three additional machines set to be installed in New Amsterdam, Suddie, and Lethem hospitals. During the commissioning, […]