By Fabiana Mcklmon The Guyana Marriott in Kingston, Georgetown, hosted the National Judges’ Forum on HIV, Human Rights, and the Law today. The seminar aimed to address critical issues surrounding the rights of individuals living with HIV and to reduce discrimination within the judicial system. The forum focused on equipping judges with a deeper understanding […]
By Delicia Janneire The construction of the new Diamond Regional Smart Hospital is making significant strides, with the physical structure now prominently taking shape. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony provided an update on the project during a recent site visit, noting that the hospital’s framework is well underway. Walls are being erected, and the layout […]
By Samuel Gillis The Ministry of Health’s eye testing and spectacles program has made a significant impact, reaching thousands of residents across Regions Four and Five over the weekend. The initiative, which began at the Dundee Health Centre, Enmore Hope Primary School, and Diamond Health Centre, aims to provide essential eye care services to the […]
By Samuel Gillis President Dr. Irfaan Ali has pledged $2 million to support the Guyana Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists’ (SDA) Health Ministries outreach program. This commitment was announced during the SDA’s National Health Fair, held at the Sophia Exhibition Centre on Sunday. In his remarks, President Ali expressed strong support for the SDA’s health initiatives, […]
By Samuel Gillis The National Health Fair, organized by the Seventh-Day Adventist Conference, drew significant participation on Sunday, with over 800 individuals receiving various medical services at the Sophia Exhibition Centre. The health fair provided a broad range of services, including eye testing, foot massages, dental examinations, blood drives, and nutritional guidance. The event aimed […]
By Delicia Janneire Seventy-year-old Sandra Hendricks is the newest recipient of a two-bedroom house, thanks to the Men on Mission initiative. The keys to the newly built home were handed over to Hendricks by Minister of Public Affairs Kwame McCoy on Sunday. Hendricks, who had acquired land from the government seven years ago, faced numerous […]
By Saskia Warrick President Dr. Irfaan Ali today addressed a group of agriculture graduates, unveiling new government initiatives designed to foster entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector. The programs, aimed at graduates from institutions such as the University of Guyana and the Guyana School of Agriculture, are part of the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Program (AIEP). […]
By Onelicia Ramsammy In response to Guyana’s alarming rate of cardiovascular disease, the “Strengthening Our Cardiovascular Advocacy (SOCA)” project was officially launched this morning at the Windjammer Hotel in Georgetown. This initiative aims to address the high incidence of heart-related deaths in the country, which has the highest rate of cardiovascular disease-related deaths in CARICOM. […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The Ministry of Education’s Migrant Education Support Unit has launched an English as a Second Language (ESL) camp benefiting approximately 450 migrant children aged eight to eleven. The camp, which began on July 15, aims to support the integration of migrant children into the education system by addressing language barriers. Fabiana McKlmon […]
The Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department has significantly improved its capacity and response times by integrating social media and traffic cameras into its operations. Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh reported a noticeable decrease in both serious and minor traffic incidents compared to 2023. The department has been leveraging WhatsApp groups and license plate recognition cameras to […]