The government has invested over $48 billion in 2024 to support students and parents. This substantial investment included cash grants, in-school meal and textbook distribution programmes which ensured that thousands of students gained access to school supplies and warm meals. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali shared these accomplishments during his year-end press conference at State […]
– Coconut industry progressing rapidly Cassava yields in Guyana have significantly increased from 18 to 30 tonnes per hectare in 2024. And according to Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, cassava production has doubled since 2019. “In 2019 we had 3,226 acres of cassava cultivated. In 2024 that has doubled to 6,000 acres. We have increased […]
A total of 98.3 per cent of Guyana’s population is now able to access potable water, marking a successful year for the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). During his year-end press conference at State House on Tuesday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said this achievement is the direct result of significant investments in the water sector, […]
Breast cancer screening will be enhanced in New Amsterdam, Linden, Lethem and Suddie. Mammography machines which helps doctors detect and treatment women with breast cancer, will be installed at hospitals in these cities by the end of this month. During the Ministry of Health’s year-end press briefing at Brickdam, Georgetown, on Tuesday, Minister of Health, […]
The PPP/C Government remains committed to ensuring all of its decisions are aimed at benefitting the lives of the people of Guyana. This vision is aligned with the ‘One Guyana’ initiative, which aims to fosters national unity and integration. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday at State House, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali reiterated […]
Having made significant progress in enhancing safety countrywide, Guyana recorded its lowest crime figures for 2024, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said during his end-of-year press conference at State House on Tuesday. The president noted that these improvements have contributed to a 13.6 per cent reduction in the national crime rate compared to 2023. “Over […]
The community of St Deny’s Mission located at Lake Tapakuma in Region Two has officially launched its eco-lodge. The new eco-lodge was named ‘Hadali Tokoro’ which means ‘Sunflower’ in the Lokono language. The lodge is set to boost tourism and economic opportunities for residents of the village. Built at the entrance of the village, Hadali […]
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, announced that the implementation of phase one of the much-anticipated Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system will begin at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in early 2025. The EMR system is a key component of the government’s broader digital health agenda designed to replace the paper-based data system with […]
The government plans to expand its medical screening programme to include secondary school students in 2025 as part of the Ministry of Health’s Comprehensive Child and Youth Health Programme (CYHP). Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, made the announcement on Tuesday during a media conference held at his office on Brickdam, Georgetown. The expansion aims […]
