Guyana takes a significant step forward in its healthcare landscape with the launch of the National Strategy for Laboratory Services and National Hepatitis C Guidelines by the Ministry of Health. These initiatives mark crucial milestones towards achieving the ministry’s 2030 targets of enhancing medical service delivery and eliminating various diseases. Just three years ago, treatment […]
In a significant move under the government’s Core Home Support initiative, six low-income families along the East Coast of Demerara celebrated the realization of their homeownership dreams by receiving keys to their new residences. This initiative, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank, aims to empower vulnerable Guyanese by providing them with stable housing solutions. Under […]
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is intensifying efforts to bolster its staffing capabilities in response to escalating port traffic. In a recent development, MARAD has embarked on a proactive approach to augment its workforce as part of preparations to manage the growing influx of vessels at Guyana’s ports. President Irfaan Ali underscored the criticality of […]
By Royan Abrams A substantial investment of 97 million dollars has been dedicated to installing a cutting-edge digital x-ray machine at Fort Wellington Hospital in Region Five. This state-of-the-art equipment replaces the outdated analogue machine, promising enhanced efficiency and reliability for more than 4,000 residents in the region. During the commissioning ceremony, Health Minister Dr. […]
By Royan Abrams Residents of Region Five are set to benefit from improved access to specialized healthcare services with the ongoing construction of a state-of-the-art regional hospital at Bath Settlement. The project, valued at 6.6 billion dollars, is progressing swiftly, with completion expected by the end of this year or in early 2025. During a […]
By Nakasia Logan Silica City, a visionary urban development project situated along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, is making significant strides towards becoming Guyana’s pioneering ‘smart’ urban center. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, announced that construction of the initial phase of over seventy houses is well underway, marking a crucial step in the project’s implementation. […]
By Nakasia Logan The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) continues to streamline the process of homeownership, aiming to provide easier access for residents. Today, the agency conducted an outreach in the Timehri area, offering various essential services including interactions with financial institutions and access to housing subsidies. Led by Ministers Colin Croal and Kwame […]
By Myeisha Williams The government has announced a series of developmental projects aimed at improving the quality of life for residents of North Sophia. This was communicated during a ministerial outreach at the North Sophia Community Centre on Monday. Ministers Kwame McCoy, Oneidge Walrond, and Anand Persaud met with the residents to address their concerns […]
By Tracey Liverpool After enduring over six years of hardship, Denise Lampkin, a 50-year-old single mother from Wall Street, Amelia’s Ward, now has a new, comfortable home thanks to the Men on Mission (MOM) initiative. Lampkin’s journey to her new home began in December 2017 when her family house was destroyed by a fire. In […]
By Delicia Janneire The capacity of the Guyana Coastguard has been significantly bolstered with the commissioning of the new vessel, GDFS Shahoud. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, officiated the ceremony, emphasizing the government’s commitment to strengthening maritime security. The GDFS Shahoud, named in honor of the late Colonel Michael Shahoud, was […]