In a collaborative effort between the Georgetown Rotary Club and the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), a medical outreach was organized at the Guysuco dispensary in Port Mourant, Berbice, providing essential healthcare services to the community. The outreach offered a range of services aimed at promoting health and wellness among residents. These included testing for diabetes, […]
By Jacquey Bourne The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is taking a firm stance against domestic violence, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach through its Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit. Dr. Cona Husbands, the unit’s manager, underscored this commitment during a Sexual Awareness Month event in Linden, as reported by Jacquey Bourne. At […]
By Royan Abrams The University of Guyana’s Berbice Campus recently held an Open Day and Career Fair, providing Berbicians with opportunities to explore employment options and further their studies. The one day event was aimed to assist prospective students in understanding the application and registration process while offering valuable guidance to help them make informed […]
By Nakasia Logan In a bid to support homeownership and construction efforts, the government of Guyana distributed steel and cement vouchers to thirty-six residents of Region Three. The distribution event, aimed at facilitating the construction of homes, took place at the compound of Guyana Water Incorporated in Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara on Friday. Under this […]
By Saskia Warrick A significant step forward in combating cervical cancer has been taken in Guyana with the launch of the Global Strategy for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer. Cervical cancer ranks as the fourth leading cancer in women globally and the second leading cancer in Guyana, according to the World Health Organization. In response, […]
By Nakasia Logan The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) achieved a significant milestone by distributing house lots to over fifteen hundred individuals in the Wales community, West Bank Demerara, under the “Dream Realized Programme.” Recipients of the house lots expressed profound gratitude and excitement, with many seeing it as the realization of a lifelong […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The Chinese Medical Team, in collaboration with the Guyana/China Friendship Society and the Embassy of China, recently organized an open day event to highlight the services provided by the medical team in Guyana. During the open day event, attendees, including children from various high schools in regions three and four, had the […]
By Delicia Janniere In a significant milestone for housing development, the government has reached its 100th milestone in delivering core homes, with the latest beneficiaries being four residents from the Sophia community. Belinda Ali, Claud Cyrus, Charles Henry, and Pauline Nedd were among the recipients of the Core Home Support initiative. This initiative, launched in […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan Teachers in Guyana can expect improved salaries in the coming years, according to General Secretary of the PPP, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Amidst plans by the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) for potential strike action, Dr. Jagdeo emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing teachers’ remuneration as the nation progresses. Dr. Jagdeo announced during a […]
By Royan Abrams The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has successfully concluded a two-day orientation and recruitment drive in Region Six, marking another step in bolstering the aviation sector’s workforce. Impressed by the performance of applicants who participated in various exercises, including aptitude testing and personal interviews, the GCAA is set to shortlist candidates for […]