By Kimberly Giddings | January 3, 2025 The government is on track to achieving full clean water coverage in the hinterland by 2025, with 91% of the population now having access to safe, high-quality water. This progress aligns with the administration’s commitment to improving living standards in remote communities. Between 2021 and 2024, significant strides […]
By Celestine Chacon | Jan 3, 2024 Several villages in Region Eight have received millions of dollars in funding to facilitate road upgrades, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and connectivity in hinterland communities. The disbursement process, overseen by Member of Parliament Alister Charlie, saw various sums ranging from $3.5 million […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 3, 2025 The Government of Guyana has clarified that the implementation of qualification allowances will follow a standardized process, ensuring that individual agencies and managers do not determine eligibility criteria on their own. The announcement comes in response to concerns that some agencies indicated they would not provide the allowance […]
By Tracey Liverpool – January 2, 2025 Region Ten welcomed the New Year with a special arrival as Mohanie Sugrim gave birth to the only baby born in the region on January 1. The healthy baby boy was delivered just after midnight at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC), bringing joy to his family. At exactly […]
By Nakasia Logan – January 2, 2025 The year 2024 saw significant advancements in Guyana’s water sector, with notable improvements in services and expanded access to treated water, particularly in remote areas. President Irfaan Ali highlighted these achievements during his year-end press conference. As of the end of 2024, 98.3 percent of the population now […]
By Nakasia Logan – January 2, 2025 The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has made significant strides over the past year in improving the lives of Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD), ensuring they have better access to essential services, benefits, and support. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, highlighted […]
By Delicia Janneire – NCN News – January 2, 2025 In his New Year’s Day message, President Dr. Irfaan Ali outlined several interventions aimed at advancing the livelihoods of citizens, which will be implemented throughout 2025. He emphasized that the government is committed to creating a transformed Guyana where every citizen, including women and youth, […]
Jan 2, 2025 The Ministry of Health has successfully met the United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) objective, with 95% of persons living with HIV in Guyana now aware of their HIV status. This milestone was announced by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, during his end-of-year press briefing. Dr. Anthony credited the […]
Jan 2, 2025 To strengthen breast cancer screening across the country, the Ministry of Health has procured four mammography machines that will be installed at the New Amsterdam, Linden, Lethem, and Suddie Hospitals. The move aims to enhance early detection and treatment of breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in Guyana. Minister of […]
By Radha Motielall, NCN News – December 31, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has assured the public that the government’s development strategy will remain centered on the people, even as the country approaches the 2025 general and regional elections. Speaking at State House today, President Ali emphasized that his government’s strategy has always been driven […]