Construction work for the new Diamond Regional Hospital is advancing smoothly, with preparations for Phase Two underway. Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, Advisor to the Minister of Health, shared the latest update on the project. The new Diamond Regional Hospital, a government initiative, is scheduled for completion by December 2024. Once finished, it will feature 75 beds, […]
Personnel from the Health Ministry’s regulatory bodies are currently participating in a Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) workshop focused on Caribbean Regulatory Systems for Health Products. Facilitated by the European Union, this workshop engages delegates from Barbados, Geneva, Italy, and Spain. The primary goal of the TAIEX workshop is to advance pharmaceutical equity within […]
David Fernandes, the Director of Tacama Gold Incorporated, reports that construction of the wharf in Tacama, Region 10, is currently underway. This critical infrastructure will play a vital role in supporting the corn and soybean project. Since the commitment made in 2022 to reduce the food import bill by 25 percent by 2025, the government […]
As the El Nino season persists, maintaining proper hydration and ventilation in schools is crucial. Deputy Chief Education Officer, Marti De Souza, emphasizes these key measures for teachers, parents, and children. He encourages the involvement of Parent-Teacher Associations and Department Heads in ensuring functional windows for proper air circulation. Looking ahead, De Souza underscores that […]
The Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) is set to collaborate with the National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) on the “Cut Rose” project. This initiative, spearheaded by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, aims to boost marketing efforts for cut roses, ultimately expanding the project. Minister Mustapha emphasized the project’s substantial positive impact on individuals’ lives and […]
The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) has submitted a set of recommendations aimed at enhancing the voting process for individuals with disabilities. This initiative is part of the organization’s efforts to promote inclusivity in electoral participation. During a recent presentation, Ganesh Singh, Programme Coordinator of the Council, highlighted key findings from […]
The government of Guyana is taking strategic measures to enhance the capacity of local law enforcement agencies in conducting effective asset recovery operations, ultimately leading to increased convictions. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, emphasized the necessity for more successful prosecutions in asset recovery cases within Guyana. During the Financial Investigation and […]
Guyana’s All-Female Robotics team has achieved remarkable success at the Global Competition in Singapore, earning praise from the Head of State, Dr. Irfaan Ali. Out of 191 countries, Team Guyana Robotics secured an impressive 23rd place, advancing to the playoff matches where they joined forces with Team Venezuela, Team Latvia, and Team Chad. They concluded […]
The ‘Women on the Move’ (WOTM) women’s group has embarked on a series of activities throughout the month of October, dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer. Operating under the theme ‘Living beyond breast cancer’, the group seeks to shed light on various types of cancer. The calendar of events commenced with an Awareness Day […]
The Ministry of Education has reason to celebrate as schools in the hinterland regions of Guyana report a significant improvement in both enrollment and attendance. This noteworthy progress can be attributed to the implementation of the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant initiative. One of the prerequisites for eligibility to receive the ‘Because We Care’ cash […]