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Participants Laud Econome 3 as Premier Business Conference and Mixer

By Delicia Janneire Econome 3 concluded with enthusiastic feedback from attendees who gathered at the Marriott Hotel for a two-day event focused on knowledge sharing and networking in business. The conference, themed ‘Scale’, attracted a diverse audience from various sectors eager to enhance their business acumen. Participants, including Lexann McPhoy, praised the quality of discussions […]

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Agriculture Minister Announces Rehabilitation of 63 Sluices Across Guyana

By Saskia Warrick Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha unveiled plans for the rehabilitation of 63 sluices across Guyana, funded by a 45-million-US-dollar initiative from the World Bank. This announcement was made during an outreach to Region Six over the weekend, where the Minister emphasized the project’s significant impact on enhancing the country’s drainage system and supporting […]

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Ministry of Health Announces Initiative to Reduce Prosthesis Costs and Provide Free Services

By Saskia Warrick During the launch of Rehabilitation Week 2024, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony unveiled plans to alleviate financial burdens for amputees in Guyana by reducing the cost of prosthetic limbs. The ultimate goal, he announced, is to make these essential medical devices accessible free of charge to all patients in need. Currently, amputees […]

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New Medicine Regulation Bill to Crack Down on Unprescribed Antibiotics and Fake Medicines

By Saskia Warrick Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has announced the impending introduction of a new Medicine Regulation Bill aimed at curbing the sale of unprescribed antibiotics and counterfeit medicines in Guyana. This legislative effort is part of a broader strategy to elevate the Food and Drug Administration to a Level 3 standard, enhancing regulatory […]

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Over 37,000 Children Benefit from Expanded Cash Grant Distribution in Georgetown

By Samuel Gillis The Ministry of Education has commenced its annual disbursement of the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, with over 37,000 children in Georgetown set to benefit from this initiative. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh oversaw the distribution process at Queens College, emphasizing its significance in fulfilling the government’s commitment to supporting education. This […]

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New $50.2 Million Health Center Commissioned in Canefield, Canje

By Royan Abrams Over the weekend, a significant milestone was marked in Region 6 with the commissioning of a new $50.2 million health center in Canefield, Canje. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, who emphasized the pivotal role of the facility in enhancing healthcare services at the primary level. Minister […]

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Over 22,000 Children in Region Six to Benefit from Cash Grant Program

By Royan Abrams The disbursement of the “Because We Care” cash grant has commenced in Region Six, aiming to benefit over 22,000 children across both public and private schools in the East Berbice Corentyne area. With more than 1.2 billion dollars allocated for the region, this initiative is set to provide substantial support to families. […]

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Education Cash Grant Disbursement Begins Across Guyana

By Nakasia Logan The disbursement of the “Because We Care” Education Cash Grant commenced this morning across Guyana, with a significant increase in the grant amount this year. Each eligible student is receiving a total of 45,000 dollars, which includes a 40,000-dollar cash grant and a 5,000-dollar uniform allowance. In Kingston, Georgetown, the distribution process […]

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Linden Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Training

By Shawnette Fiedtkou Women entrepreneurs in Linden are receiving enhanced business training through the efforts of ActionINVEST CARIBBEAN INC. and the Cherie Blair Foundation, which have decentralized their Road to Growth training program to the mining town. Twenty-one women have successfully completed the intensive seven-week “Road to Growth” training, which aims to equip them with […]

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Guyana’s Security Sector to be Transformed Through Technology

By Josiah Williams The Government of Guyana continues to make strategic investments to strengthen the nation’s security system, with a significant focus on digital transformation. President Dr. Irfaan Ali recently announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs’ services will soon be fully digitized as part of phase one of the country’s Information and Communication Technology […]

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