Construction has started on a modern secondary school in Tabatinga, Region Nine (Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo) to accommodate the growing student population. The $182 million facility will feature modern amenities and has a capacity for 800 students. It is scheduled for completion within 18 months. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali participated in the sod-turning ceremony […]
The sod was on Sunday turned for a new modern, state-of-the-art regional hospital at Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), marking a significant investment of more than $6.5 billion in the region. In his remarks, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said that the new hospital is intended to elevate the healthcare standard in the region. […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that specialists from Qatar are expected to arrive in Guyana soon to conduct cardiac surgeries, eliminating the existing case backlog in the country. The head of state made the announcement on Sunday at the sod turning ceremony for the $6.5 billion new Lethem Regional Hospital in Region Nine […]
The government will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a University of West Indies (UWI) Medical school in Guyana. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement at the sod-turning ceremony for a new state-of-the-art Lethem Regional Hospital on Sunday. The new hospital will be well equipped with 75 in-patient beds, two […]
Queens College (QC), the most prestigious secondary school in Guyana, is celebrating 180 years of existence. The Queens College Old Students Association (QCOSA) has planned a week of Activities to commemorate this milestone anniversary. Commencing the week of activities on Sunday was a wreath laying ceremony which was attended by Senior Minister in the Office […]
As the Festival of Lights (Diwali) celebrations draw nearer, the Indian Commemoration Trust organised a Diwali (Deepavali) Mela on the lawns of the Monument Gardens on Camp Street in Georgetown. The event, hosted on Saturday evening, featured an exciting line up of cultural performances including dance and music, art, cuisine and other items on display. It […]
With a heavy focus on investment and opportunities, the government is aiming to build a world-class economy. This will be achieved through partnership and collaboration with the private sector. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said on Saturday evening that the world-class economy requires world-class facilities and infrastructures. The head of state was speaking during the opening […]
The eighteen Berbice Expo and Trade Fair which was opened on Friday night at the Rose Hall Community Centre Ground, East Canje Berbice is a vital platform for fostering cooperation among local businesses. This was stressed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during his feature address at the expo. “This event is a cherished annual […]
Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues on Friday commissioned a new $23.3 million water supply system in Quiko Village in Region Nine, supplying 98 per cent of the village with potable water. The old water supply system, commissioned some 10 years ago in the central section of the village, was benefitting […]
