As part of the celebrations for Agriculture Month 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, organized an annual health fair at the Agriculture Ministry’s Regent Street Office. The event saw hundreds of attendees benefit from a wide range of free health services. Visitors had access to services including blood donations, […]
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) welcomed members of the public to their headquarters on Homestretch Avenue, encouraging them to learn about fire safety and prevention. This initiative was part of the GFS’ Fire Awareness Month activities, aimed at raising awareness and educating visitors about tools and equipment to prevent fires. Sheldon Sauns, Fire Prevention Officer […]
As Guyanese citizens grapple with the scorching heat and its manifold impacts, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is actively engaged in relief efforts. A key focus for the CDC is to partner with the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) to guarantee continued access to water, particularly in the areas hardest hit by the El Niño-induced dry […]
TrueSelph, a groundbreaking project driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), has emerged as a harbinger of AI adoption in Guyana. Developed by a dedicated Guyanese team led by Eldon Marks, the project aims to create personalized AI-powered digital avatars that can interact with individuals and groups. Eldon Marks, the founder of V75, the company behind TrueSelph, […]
Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, underscored the plethora of investment opportunities available across various sectors of the Guyanese economy during his address at the Investment & Capital Markets Conference. Encouraged by the Local Content Act, which promotes investments in domestic enterprises beyond the oil and gas sector, Minister Singh emphasized the government’s commitment to funding […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has expressed concern over the prolonged delay in the 2020 electoral fraud case and is urging for an expeditious commencement of the trial. The case, centered around allegations of an attempt to manipulate the 2020 general and regional elections, has been adjourned to October 25, further […]
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to food security and sustainable development, President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana has been presented with the prestigious Leadership in Food Security and Sustainable Development award by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). President Ali, who is leading CARICOM’s ambitious initiative to reduce food imports by 25% […]
As the Demerara Criminal Assizes opened yesterday with a staggering 276 cases on the docket, Supreme Court Registrar Sueanna Lovell emphasized the critical need for additional magistrates and judges in Guyana’s legal system. This shortage, she highlighted, directly impacts access to justice and the overall efficiency of the legal process. In candid remarks to the […]
As Agriculture Month unfolds throughout October, it serves as a poignant reminder of the pivotal role played by farmers and the significance of agricultural practices in our communities. This week, we spotlight Vanessa Hyderkhan, a remarkable mother of eight, who relies on farming to sustain her household. Female farmers like Vanessa often juggle numerous responsibilities, […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is taking steps to facilitate easier access to Old Age Pensions for residents in remote areas and hinterlands. This initiative comes in response to concerns raised by pensioners from far-flung communities along the Demerara and Berbice Rivers regarding the challenges of traveling long distances to access their […]