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Diet Is Key in Managing Diabetes – Part 1

– Understanding The Role of Carbohydrates and Protein in Your Diet By Shabana Shaw Managing diabetes effectively involves more than just monitoring blood sugar levels; it also requires a commitment to eating the right foods in their correct portion size. Persons living with diabetes should therefore develop practical strategies to maintain a balanced diet that […]

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Gov’t’s “rights-based” approach to development empowering vulnerable groups – Min. Teixeira

Guyana has made considerable progress in realising several human rights for citizens, owed to the government’s “rights-based” approach to development. This strategy has proved instrumental in reducing disparities between urban and rural areas, and empowering vulnerable groups. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira made the assertion on Monday as she addressed the opening […]

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Gov’t setting the foundation for continuous tourism development

The government is making several notable strides to ensure that Guyana continues to prosper as one of the most bustling tourism destinations worldwide. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond assured that Guyana’s quickly evolving tourism sector continues to grow alongside the nation’s booming oil sector economy. The minister shared this sentiment during a […]

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Another 94 contracts for road development signed in Linden

Small contractors from Linden, Region Ten, signed an additional 94 contracts on Friday to upgrade roads across the mining town. The signing held at the Watooka Guest House, follows the recent awarding of 325 contracts valued at $4.2 billion for road upgrades. The landmark initiative is part of the government’s ongoing community road improvement initiative […]

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Newly opened Campbelltown Primary School accommodating 48 pupils

– new Nursery School commissioned at Mountain Monkey Pupils from Campbelltown in Region Eight no longer have to trek three miles to receive their education at the closest school, with the commissioning of the new Campbelltown Primary School. The new facility is presently accommodating 48 Grades One and Two pupils. The school was officially commissioned […]

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Gov’t combatting corruption through int’l cooperation, legal reform – PM Phillips

The government continues to combat corruption through a range of measures, with the aim of upholding democracy and the rule of law, while promoting economic development. This was underscored by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, who was at the time addressing the opening ceremony of the Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Expo at the Arthur […]

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Murders caused by domestic violence reduced to 33 per cent – Min Persaud

Guyana has recorded a 33 per cent reduction in murders caused by domestic violence for the year 2024. This was revealed by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Vindhya Persaud during an event on Friday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. Although the number is small, the minister described it as “significant” since there […]

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New Forest residents in Region Six to enjoy electricity this month

–as part of Government’s energy infrastructure expansion initiative to serve previously underserved areas        As Government continues with its multi-pronged approach to expanding energy infrastructure across the country and especially to unserved, remote areas, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service Dr. Ashni Singh today met […]

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OPM, DPI train hinterland residents in foundational radio broadcasting, media communications

Several more residents of hinterland communities have benefited from foundational radio broadcasting training as part of a national effort to bolster media and communication in remote areas and empower local voices. The Department of Information and Public Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister, which is spearheading the initiative, recently completed training programmes in Bartica, Region […]

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Gov’t will continue to support family of St Cuthbert’s Mission accident victims

The government of Guyana will continue to support the family members of the three victims that died in the tragic vehicular accident at St Cuthbert’s Mission last Saturday. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, visited the family on Saturday to celebrate the lives of the late […]

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