By Royan Abrams Staff from several Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and Town Councils across Regions Five and Six are undergoing training to become volunteer firefighters. This initiative aims to train at least four employees from each local authority area to serve within their respective communities, enhancing firefighting capacity at the local level. Upon completion of […]
By Royan Abrams The Ministry of Health has launched its Dental Assistant Training Programme in Region Six, with twenty participants enrolled from various communities including Orealla, Siparuta, and Baracara. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to decentralize dental services and improve access to oral health care across the country. The launch event, held […]
By Josiah Williams Santa Aratack residents can look forward to a transformed community as President Dr. Irfaan Ali unveiled plans during a recent visit. President Ali outlined several projects aimed at enhancing Santa Aratack, including new agricultural programs focused on honey, coconut, and citrus production. He highlighted the planting of 500 coconut trees and over […]
By Josiah Williams President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a significant housing expansion initiative at Wales on the West Bank of Demerara, aimed at benefiting 20,000 families as part of the government’s ongoing housing expansion program. During a community engagement session in Leonora and surrounding Region 3 communities, President Ali highlighted that the development at Wales […]
By Fabiana McKlmon In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure, a state-of-the-art Oxygen Generation Plant has been commissioned at the Lethem Regional Hospital in Region Nine. This vital addition, valued at 500,000 US dollars, was made possible through a generous donation from the United States government. The newly installed oxygen generator is poised to revolutionize […]
By Fabiana McKlmon As Guyana observes Rehab Week, Audiological Practitioner Donalda Benn emphasizes the critical importance of protecting one’s hearing, a disability that can impact individuals across all ages and backgrounds. Hearing loss can stem from various factors, with age and exposure to loud noise being the most common culprits. Signs of hearing loss include […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]