October 17, 2024 October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when health professionals in Guyana are encouraging women to focus on the importance of early detection. Early detection plays a critical role in improving the chances of successful treatment for breast cancer. One of the primary methods of early detection is performing […]
October 17, 2024 A new international insurance company, Copassa Group, is now registered in Guyana and is working to fill a critical gap in the Caribbean market by offering medical insurance services that provide coverage for complex medical cases abroad. Founded by Lida Guichard Henning, Copassa Group brings over 40 years of experience in health […]
October 17, 2024 At the recent International Business Conference, held at the Guyana Marriott, investors were urged to capitalize on the growing opportunities in Guyana’s non-oil sectors, which have shown significant progress in the first half of 2024. Adviser to the Minister of Agriculture, Richard Blair, emphasized the importance of agriculture, a key contributor to […]
October 17, 2024 Dr. Preity Kumar, a queer scholar, activist, and educator from Guyana, has launched her new book, An Ordinary Landscape of Violence: Women Loving Women in Guyana, which examines the multifaceted violence faced by queer women in the country. The book was unveiled on ‘Spirit Day’ at an event hosted by Sexualities, Women, […]
October 17, 2024 The inaugural International Business Conference (IBC), held at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, has been hailed a success following a highly productive series of business meetings and positive feedback from attendees. Dr. Vishnu Doerga, Chairman of ActionInvest Caribbean Inc. and the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce, shared that the conference had far exceeded initial […]
October 17, 2024 The distribution of the one-time $100,000 cash grant to eligible Guyanese adults will commence shortly, according to PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Speaking at a media conference, Dr. Jagdeo assured the public that stronger systems are now in place for verifying eligibility, which will help reduce delays in […]
October 17, 2024 Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has called on potential investors in Guyana’s infrastructure sector to focus on niche markets rather than attempting to tackle everything at once. Speaking at a recent business conference, Edghill encouraged investors to forge partnerships with local stakeholders, emphasizing that successful investments often stem from collaborating with those […]
October 17, 2024 The East Bank Demerara corridor, stretching from Supply to Soesdyke, will remain a two-lane road after extensive consultations with stakeholders and surveying of the area. Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, confirmed the decision during a recent meeting with residents and business owners in the area. Minister Edghill explained that while there had […]
October 17, 2024 A key stakeholders consultation has commenced to develop the National Malaria Programme Strategic Plan for 2026 to 2030, with a strong focus on eliminating malaria in Guyana. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, addressed the meeting at the Ministry of Health’s Brickdam Headquarters, emphasizing the importance of shifting strategies to ensure the […]
October 17, 2024 The recent announcement by President Irfaan Ali regarding changes to the cash grant distribution has been met with favorable reactions from citizens across Guyana. The revised plan, set to take effect in January 2024, will ensure that every Guyanese citizen aged 18 and older will be eligible for the grant. Under the […]