Regional Executive Officers (REOs) from all ten administrative regions recently participated in a training session organized by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. The training session, attended by REOs who will serve as Returning Officers (ROs) for the upcoming Amerindian Village Council elections, aimed to ensure proper oversight and conduct of the electoral process. Minister of […]
The Environmental Health Department of the Ministry of Health, Region Ten, conducted an awareness exercise outside the Linden Enterprise Network (LEN) Building, focusing on sanitation, vector control, and environmental issues. Regional Environmental Officer Carla Edwards highlighted the importance of the exercise in raising awareness among Linden residents about proper sanitation practices and vector control. She […]
By Delecia Janniere President Irfaan Ali has called upon medical professionals to prioritize clearing the backlog of health issues affecting the country, particularly those impacting women and children. At an engagement with medical professionals at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), President Ali emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to identify key areas with backlogs […]
By Nakasia Logan In a significant move towards fostering inclusivity and economic empowerment, the government of Guyana, through the Small Business Bureau (SBB), has distributed grants totaling $500,000 to persons living with disabilities (PWD). The initiative, aimed at supporting PWDs in expanding or establishing their businesses while enhancing their entrepreneurial skills, marks a crucial step […]
By Nakasia Logan Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports, Charles Ramson, is spearheading transformative initiatives aimed at empowering Guyana’s youth and enriching its cultural landscape. One significant milestone in this endeavor is the impending accreditation of the Institute of Creative Arts (ICA), which marks a major step forward in Guyana’s art and education sector. The […]
By Fabiana McKlmon Dr. Farah December, speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Health, underscores the critical need to address cervical cancer in Guyana, emphasizing its status as the second leading cause of death among women in the country. Cervical cancer, characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the cervix lining, poses a significant […]
Tonight’s NCN Health report, sponsored by Essential Care Pharmacy and GTM Insurance, brings exciting news from the Ministry of Health: Guyana is taking significant steps towards ending tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 with the introduction of a new treatment regimen. Dr. Jeetendra Mohanlall, Director of the TB Programme, shared that Guyana has already made substantial progress […]
By Samuel Gillis The Faculty of Education and Humanities at the University of Guyana recently celebrated the achievements of its PHD students, acknowledging their dedication and scholarly contributions. A total of 18 PHD students were honored during the event, which took place on Wednesday. Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Professor Paloma Mohamed-Martin, highlighted […]
By Nakasia Logan Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, has underscored the critical importance of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), labeling it as a matter of national significance. Nakasia Logan reports on the recent breakfast meeting organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry, where this issue took center stage. The event, held […]
By Shawnette Fiedkou Thirty-six individuals from Region 10 have successfully completed their training as community health workers (CHWs) and are now poised to serve their respective communities. The graduation ceremony for these new CHWs took place at the Major’s Reception Hall in Amelia’s Ward, Linden. These graduates, who underwent six months of rigorous training, will […]