He said that between now and 2025, Guyana cannot tie up its assets by engaging in arrangements that would put projects like Amaila and Wales into reserve mode. Based on an assessment of one proposal, Dr Jagdeo cautioned, Guyanese would have paid some US$90 million to those emergency power suppliers for the cost of their infrastructure alone.
The Ministry of Health in Guyana is actively working on extending the provision of laparoscopic surgeries to all regions of the country. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony expressed this vision during the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons (CaSES) conference. He emphasized the importance of equipping high-class hospitals with the necessary resources and training for physicians. […]
Construction work for the new Diamond Regional Hospital is advancing smoothly, with preparations for Phase Two underway. Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, Advisor to the Minister of Health, shared the latest update on the project. The new Diamond Regional Hospital, a government initiative, is scheduled for completion by December 2024. Once finished, it will feature 75 beds, […]
Guyana’s All-Female Robotics team has achieved remarkable success at the Global Competition in Singapore, earning praise from the Head of State, Dr. Irfaan Ali. Out of 191 countries, Team Guyana Robotics secured an impressive 23rd place, advancing to the playoff matches where they joined forces with Team Venezuela, Team Latvia, and Team Chad. They concluded […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali conducted an early morning inspection of the ongoing construction of the Wharf in Wales, West Bank Demerara. The wharf, crucial for supporting the Gas-to-Energy project, has reached an impressive 80 percent completion rate. During his visit, the Head of State also assessed the site earmarked for the gas-to-energy plant. He received […]
The National Communications Network (NCN) is set to host the second season of its popular summer programme, “Budding Broadcaster,” aimed at children between the ages of seven and twelve. The five-day camp will commence on August 14, with the objective of inspiring and nurturing young talents interested in pursuing careers in communications. The programme offers […]
The Ministry of Health has received a generous donation of testing and medical equipment from Mount Sinai Health System Hospital and HESS Corporation. The handover took place at the Ministry’s Brickdam office, and the donated items include sensory testing kits intended for screening nursery-aged children in the upcoming academic year. Dr. Frank Anthony, the Health […]
Thirty-six blind and visually impaired persons will be trained in Computer Literacy through a programme now being offered by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The individuals to benefit from the skills are predominantly from Regions 3, 4, 5 and 6. It was also noted that the three-month programme will be executed using Job […]
– To integrate women into the Agri sector The provision of educational programmes and technical support can play an integral role in encouraging more women to join the agriculture sector. So says Chairperson of the Women and Gender Equality Commission, Indranie Chandarpal, who notes that integrating women into the sector, will aid in Guyana achieving […]