The government has allocated $800 million to upgrade internal roads in several Amerindian villages in Region Nine, marking a significant investment in hinterland infrastructural development. The Amerindian communities set to benefit are Nappi, Shulinab, Karaudaunau, and Awarewaunau. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill announced on Monday while addressing residents in Nappi Village. He emphasised […]
The government has tabled amendments to the Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes Act, a piece of legislation that authorises the state to compulsorily acquire private property for public developmental purposes. Contrary to claims circulating in the public domain by certain political actors, these amendments do not aim to disenfranchise Guyanese. Rather, they are aimed at […]
The Ministry of Health is set to develop a comprehensive regional plan in 2025 to eliminate malaria in Region Nine, in collaboration with Harvard University. This announcement was made by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony during a recent visit to the region. Dr Anthony highlighted that malaria remains a prevalent infectious disease in the […]
Approximately 300 health facilities across Guyana are expected to be connected to Starlink by June 2025, enhancing telemedicine services nationwide. The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, during a graduation exercise in Lethem, Region Nine, last Saturday. Starlink, a satellite-operated internet constellation, is being utilised to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in […]
– Understanding Good and Bads Fats, Portion Size Control and Calculating Your Glycaemic Levels By Shabana Shaw Fats play a very important role in a human’s body, hence they must be included in their correct portion size in your diet. Nutritionist Abigail Caleb who is a Senior Technical Officer – Food Security and Nutrition at […]
–Minister Sukhai urged residents to ‘spend wisely’ The Mahdia township in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) was buzzing with excitement on Monday as the government officially launched the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai spearheaded the distribution exercise in the village of Campbelltown as residents turned out in their numbers to […]
The friendship between Guyana and Qatar exemplifies how countries across the globe can come together to drive progress. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali emphasised this during a reception on Monday at the Marriott Hotel to celebrate Qatar’s National Day. He said a shared vision for prosperity and development closely links the two countries. “I believe […]
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Toshao Ridley Joseph, who was recently elected to head the village of Tassarene; the loss of anyone should be mourned with respect – more so, someone whose life was so brutally and senselessly lost. Such circumstances require some level dignity from all of us. Since his election, I […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo claims that the mining sector has been negatively impacted by Guyana’s burgeoning oil and gas industry. Dr Jagdeo was at the time responding to a concern posed by the Alliance for Change (AFC), that the mining sector has been plagued by the ‘Dutch disease’ due […]
The Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony and the entire health fraternity express our profound sympathy to the family, friends, and colleagues of RidleyJoseph, Toshao of Tassarene village in Middle Mazaruni who passed this morning. Joseph was expected to graduate today as the ‘Best Graduating Student’ of the Health Ministry’s Registered Nursing Assistant (RNA) programme […]