At the National Cultural Centre’s opening ceremony for the Rotaract Conference, Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, underscored the pivotal role of young people in driving sustainable development. The conference, hosting participants from 16 countries and running from June 13 to 15, focuses on youth leadership under the theme “Destination Guyana.” Minister Walrond […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has unveiled the government’s ambitious plan to modernize the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) transmission network across Georgetown and other key areas. Speaking at a recent press conference, Vice President Jagdeo emphasized the critical need to stabilize GPL’s grid in light of expanding power generation capacity. He announced a significant […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana has outlined significant opportunities for collaboration between CARICOM countries and Africa, emphasizing agriculture, renewable energy, and environmental services. His remarks were delivered during the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings and the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum held in Nassau, Bahamas. In his address, President Ali underscored the potential benefits of […]
Today marks World Blood Donor Day, a global observance highlighting the critical need for safe blood and blood products to save lives. The theme for 2024 is ’20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors’. Blood donation is a voluntary act that can significantly impact and save lives. Most healthy adults can safely donate […]
Today, the Ministry of Health entered into Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with multiple private sector healthcare providers to facilitate the rollout of eye screening and cervical screening programs. The government has partnered with 24 private sector providers for the Eye Screening program and five providers for the Cervical Cancer Screening program. These partnerships will involve […]
Efforts to enhance Guyana’s healthcare sector through advanced practices are advancing with the Ministry of Health’s electronic health records system. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, has announced that the electronic health database project has entered its second phase. Currently, four out of fourteen interested companies are undergoing rigorous evaluation to assist with the physical […]
Ten contestants are eagerly preparing to compete for the esteemed title of Miss Guyana Culture Queen 2024, with hopes of representing Guyana at the upcoming Miss Caribbean Culture Queen competition. These ten finalists, including Miriam Alexander, Precious Barrow, Teija Edwards, Anika Felicien, Shanae Heber, Shequana Holder, Tiqumba Hunte, Jahniah Joseph, Kayla McAllister, and Alicia Walcott, […]
Jushaun Bailey led the University of Guyana (UG) Trojans to a resounding victory in their debut match at the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) Under-23 club championship held at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. In a dominant performance, the UG Trojans showcased their prowess with a commanding 81-36 win over the Festival City Black Caimans. […]
Drainage and irrigation in Region 3 are set to improve significantly with the construction of a Hope-like canal. This announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha during a visit to the region on Wednesday. The Agriculture Minister emphasized the critical role of drainage and irrigation in increasing agricultural output by mitigating flooding and protecting […]
The upcoming Criminal Justice Reform Conference, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is poised to be a pivotal event for legal experts, policymakers, and advocates dedicated to advancing criminal justice reform in the region. In Guyana, Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney General Anil Nandlall emphasized the comprehensive scope of ongoing legal reforms and […]