By Tracey Liverpool The HERO medical team has concluded a week-long health outreach in Region Ten, providing essential services to hundreds of residents across several communities. The team visited eight medical centers, including Wisroc, One Mile, Vivian Parris, Letitia Holder, and Bamia health centers, as well as extending their services to outlying areas such as […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou The monthly statutory meeting of the Linden Mayor and Town Council experienced another disruption as vendors and residents from McKenzie Market interrupted proceedings. The Town Clerk, Lennox Gasper, cited safety violations as the reason for his departure from the meeting. The meeting, which commenced around 10 a.m., was briefly recessed by Mayor […]
By Saskia Warrick The upcoming International Business Conference is set to enhance investor confidence in Guyana’s economy, largely due to the implementation of the Single Window platform aimed at advancing digitalization. The conference, which will feature Business-to-Business meetings between international investors and local enterprises, is anticipated to draw significant attention and foster new partnerships. Dr. […]
By Samuel Gillis The government continues its commitment to youth development and skills training with a recent initiative led by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh in Region Two. During a recent visit to the Anna Regina Secondary School, Dr. Singh highlighted various training programs and scholarships available to local youth. Participants were informed about opportunities […]
By Royan Abrams Schools across Region Six are undergoing major renovations ahead of the new academic year starting in September. Regional Executive Officer (REO) Narindra Persaud provided an update on the progress, noting that the procurement process was handled by the Ministry of Education, with support from the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) and Ministry engineers. […]
By Kimberly Giddings A new police outpost has been set up at Bourda Market following a visit by President Irfaan Ali, addressing longstanding security concerns raised by vendors. The outpost, located at the intersection of Bourda and Orange Walk, aims to enhance safety and prevent robberies that have affected the market. Vendors at the market […]
More than 12,000 Guyanese have been trained in various technical and vocational areas over the past four years, according to the Ministry of Labour. These training programs have covered fields such as Occupational Safety and Health, Automotive Electrical, Heavy-Duty Operation, Cake Decoration, and Events Décor. The Ministry continues to focus on empowering citizens with practical […]
This week, healthcare access in Region One took a significant leap forward as the communities of Warapoka, Assakata, Barama, and Unity Grant received new transportation resources. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, who holds parliamentary responsibility for Region One, handed over an ATV and a Boat & Engine to support healthcare services in these […]
By Tracy Romalho Women aged 21 to 65 are being encouraged to undergo cervical cancer screening, as early detection can significantly increase treatment success. Dr. Lachmie Lall, Director of the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Programme at the Ministry of Health, highlighted that cervical cancer, though the second most prevalent cancer in Guyana, is preventable and curable […]
By Saskia Warrick Guyana’s rice production is experiencing significant growth, with the half-year target already exceeded. The country has seen a steady increase in rice output over recent years, with production rising from 610,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 653,710 metric tonnes in 2023. For 2024, the target was set at 710,030 metric tonnes. As […]