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 […]
The General Secretary of the PPP/C, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has highlighted how targeted government policy interventions have alleviated the impact of rising living costs in Guyana. Drawing parallels with the ongoing Republican Convention in the U.S., Dr. Jagdeo pointed out that the challenge of increasing living costs is a global issue, not unique to Guyana. […]
The community of Mahdia has recently celebrated the inauguration of its first fun park and outdoor gym, a $70 million project generously donated by Cabana Marketing and Fantasy Sports. The official handover of the facility took place on Wednesday, marking a significant enhancement in recreational amenities for the residents of the mining town. The new […]
Recent reports from the Ministry of Health indicate a continued decline in tuberculosis (TB) cases in Guyana. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has highlighted that the number of annual TB cases has decreased from approximately 500 to fewer than 300 as of the previous year. This positive trend is attributed to effective interventions and enhanced […]
Significant strides are being made in educational development for Indigenous communities in Region Ten. The Ministry of Education has initiated two major projects aimed at improving school infrastructure in the region. At 58 Miles, Barron’s Exclusive has been awarded a contract worth $37,651,350 to construct a new primary school. This project is set to replace […]