─ majority of cases in Regions Three, Four Health care facilities across the country will be “reprioritised” to facilitate the rising number of hospitalisations for COVID-19. Health minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, said with the increase in hospitalisation, non-essential services may be closed so that health workers could be deployed to assist in the treatment […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to categorically dispel the presumptuous rumour that there is some thawing of relations between the border communities of Guyana and Brazil. In this regard, the Ministry wishes to reiterate that the relations between the border communities of Guyana and Brazil continue to be strong and are […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, said the increase in active COVID-19 cases remains a concern, and is again urging persons to take responsibility in protecting themselves and family from the deadly disease. The health minister during Wednesday’s COVID-19 Update, said Guyana has recorded 3,368 active cases, with 313 cases on Tuesday alone. This, […]
─ Woman Deputy Superintendent Sullivan The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has taken a proactive approach to encourage ranks to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This was disclosed by the force’s welfare officer, Woman Deputy Superintendent Jewel Sullivan during an interview on the virtual programme ‘Police and You.’ She said apart from the massive sensitisation programmes, […]
Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, MP, has announced a range of new projects that will transform several agencies within the security sector. Addressing residents of Anna Regina, during a recent Cabinet outreach to Region Two, Minister Benn said the ministry will be implementing a host of new initiatives that will see improvements across […]
-Finance Minister tells Region Two farmers Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, MP, has charged farmers of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to think bolder as the country prepares for massive transformation. The finance minister made the statement during a two-day Cabinet outreach to the lush agriculture region […]
The highly anticipated gas-to-energy project will give other industries the leverage to venture into value-added production, as it will reduce the cost of energy. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, MP, made this statement on Sunday. The minister had accompanied His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to Barama Company Limited’s 30th anniversary celebration at Land […]
Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, MP, is urging women to start thinking outside the box, and not let society determine the kind of jobs they should be doing. The Minister was at the time addressing residents during a recent Cabinet outreach to Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). He said it is important for women to emancipate themselves […]Affirming that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe to take during pregnancy, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, is again encouraging pregnant women to get inoculated and protect themselves and unborn babies against the Coronavirus. “There are millions and millions of persons who would have received the vaccine during pregnancy and it had no effect […]
Five (5) members of a Damage and Loss Assessment (DaLA) Team arrived in Guyana over a week ago to closely observe and report on the economic impact of the May-June 2021 National Flood. The team, organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), was engaged in earlier discussions with […]