As part of the celebrations for Agriculture Month 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, hosted their annual health fair at the Agriculture Ministry’s Regent Street Office. This event provided an opportunity for hundreds of individuals to access various free health services. Services offered included blood donations, vaccinations, diabetes and […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced significant steps to address the backlog of passports in Guyana. A dedicated team has been mobilized to work around the clock with the target of processing over 5,000 passports by the upcoming Friday. This initiative also includes the processing of 400 passports for the diaspora. The President acknowledged the […]
President Irfaan Ali has set forth an ambitious goal for Guyana: to become the hub of entertainment and sports in the Caribbean. He emphasized the need for the country’s tourism and sports experiences to be unparalleled. President Ali highlighted the region’s renowned reputation in sports, particularly cricket, football, and athletics, as well as entertainment events […]
President Irfaan Ali emphasized the importance of collaboration between Guyanese and Canadian companies for the development of competitive products. He noted that various sectors, including tourism, offer abundant opportunities that should be seized for economic growth. President Ali highlighted the need for accelerated development to keep pace with the evolving global economy. He emphasized that […]
Kross Kolor Records, a prominent recording studio, has initiated the ‘Producers Incubation Programme’, a six-month endeavor aimed at nurturing the talents of fifteen young individuals in music production and audio engineering. Burchmore Simon, the CEO of Kross Kolor Records, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to give back to the industry. The programme, made possible […]
In a heartwarming initiative, over 130 expectant mothers from Soesdyke, Craig, and West Ruimveldt Health Clinics received essential maternity bags from the Mommy and Me Foundation. This generous effort is led by Jean Nurse, a US-based Guyanese with a strong desire to support mothers in need. Nurse explained that her charity, the “Mommy and Me […]
The Giving Hope Foundation is extending a helping hand to the community by providing free cancer screening services this month. Executive Member of the Foundation, Dave Lalltoo, announced a series of outreach events as part of their calendar of activities. The outreach events aim to offer cancer screening services, sip and paint sessions for patients, […]
During the fifth sitting of the Mahdia Dorm Fire Commission of Inquiry, testimonies from Dorm Mother Carlet Williams and Former Security Guard Denise Holland highlighted a severe lack of proper fire prevention and safety measures in the Mahdia Secondary School and dormitory. Carlet Williams, aged 41, informed the commission that there was only one fire […]
Ashome Clarke, Project Officer at ChildLink, emphasizes that the use of corporal punishment as a form of discipline is a significant factor contributing to child abuse. Studies conducted by the organization reveal that this traditional practice often silences children and deters them from reporting cases of abuse, whether mental or sexual. Moreover, the research demonstrates […]
The Chief Hydromet Officer, Dr. Garvin Cummings, has issued a warning about the intensification of El Nino conditions throughout October. He urges the public to continue adhering to all precautionary measures to cope with the rising temperatures. In a significant development, Guyana has experienced temperatures surpassing 40℃ for the first time. Dr. Cummings emphasized that […]