By Fabiana Mcklmon Guyana is making substantial strides in its efforts to combat human trafficking, according to Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud. Dr. Persaud recently highlighted the country’s progress in the fight against Trafficking in Persons (TIP), attributing it to extensive training and awareness campaigns. Human trafficking remains a global […]
By Delicia Janneire Guyana, alongside seven other Caribbean countries, is set to benefit from a new Gender Responsive Climate Smart Agriculture and Food Systems project. Funded by the Canadian government, this initiative will be implemented by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) with a focus on enhancing climate-smart technologies and promoting sustainable agro-food systems. […]
Residents of Region One were provided with essential Deeds and Commercial Registry services at a public engagement held at the Port Kaituma Community Centre on Monday. The initiative aimed to make government services more accessible by bringing them directly to the local community. The event allowed residents to access a range of services including business […]
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). […]