The Linden Mayor and Town Council clarified that no events have been approved for Linden Town Week 2024 as of yet. The announcement was made during the statutory meeting of councilors at the LM&TC conference room. Councilor Sancha Halley raised concerns about several flyers circulating on social media advertising activities for the upcoming Linden Town […]
The Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) held a heartfelt event to remember and honor Nurse Zoella Lawrence, who tragically lost her life in a fire on Christmas Day. Colleagues and staff gathered in the parking lot of the health facility to share fond memories, offer words of comfort to the family, and pay tribute to the […]
President Irfaan Ali has provided a strong indication that the government of Guyana is gearing up for a substantial increase in investments in the sports sector as part of the 2024 budget. In a recent interview, President Ali underscored the critical role of sports and expressed the government’s commitment to providing the necessary incentives for […]
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is prioritizing the implementation of a comprehensive structure to propel the development of women’s football to new heights. GFF President Wayne Forde outlined the federation’s commitment to fostering the growth of women and youth football through strategic rules and programs. President Forde emphasized the need for a collective focus within […]
During the presentation of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s 2023 progress report, Dr. Vindhya Persaud outlined key initiatives that Budget 2024 is expected to fund. The focus will be on expanding services and training within the ministry. The upcoming budget is set to support the digitization of records and the decentralization of […]
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony reported significant achievements in the health sector for the year 2023, specifically highlighting successful efforts in controlling the rise of dengue and managing the spread of malaria. In 2023, Guyana experienced a notable increase in dengue cases, with approximately 27,000 tests conducted by the Ministry of Health. Minister Anthony credited […]
In 2023, Guyana experienced a notable decline in new HIV cases, according to a report from Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony. The minister stated that the country recorded 238 new HIV cases, signaling a positive trend. However, he highlighted that approximately 9,000 individuals in Guyana are living with HIV. Minister Anthony emphasized that out […]
Guyana has officially taken its seat as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the two-year term of 2024-2025. The Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, installed the Guyana flag outside the Council chambers at the UN Headquarters in a ceremony attended by the other newly […]
President Irfaan Ali has officially taken over the chairmanship of CARICOM from Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. In his six-month tenure, President Ali pledges to focus on regional security, development goals, and initiatives addressing food security. The New Year, according to President Ali, offers renewed possibilities to advance CARICOM’s strategic priorities. Emphasizing regional security as […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has clarified the legal situation concerning US-based political activist Rickford Burke, countering allegations of government interference and emphasizing that the charges are related to criminal offenses. Burke, a vocal critic of the ruling PPP administration, recently received a defendant summons at his New York residence. Opposition figures have accused the government […]