On July 28th, we will join the rest of the world in observing World Hepatitis Day. This year’s theme, “Time to Act,” serves as an urgent call to action. Hepatitis is a disease characterized by liver inflammation that can occur in acute or chronic forms. It is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat recently represented Guyana atthe Amazonian Forever Summit in Brazil. At the summit, hosted from July 26 to 27 inthe city of Belem, Minister Bharrat shared Guyana’s innovative approach to climatefinance. He outlined Guyana’s model under its visionary Low Carbon DevelopmentStrategy (LCDS), which shows how economic development and environmentalsustainability […]
The highly anticipated $15.1 billion Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway is set for commissioning within three weeks, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Sunday. The president stated that the new thoroughfare will improve connectivity and significantly alleviate traffic congestion for thousands of commuters on the West Bank and West Coast of Demerara. “Within the […]
The first ever Prime Minister 10/10 Softball Cricket Competition was officially declared open on Saturday by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips at the Kwakwani Community Centre Ground in Region Ten. Prime Minister Phillips noted that the competition will become an annual sport within the region with more features added. “This is the first Prime […]
– Opens US$13M Banks DIH automotive subsidiary company The local private sector has the potential to harness Electric Vehicles (EVs) manufacturing for economic growth and sustainability, particularly since Guyana boasts a carbon-negative economy, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said. According to the head of state, the vision of EVs goes beyond transportation; it aims to […]
Like other communities, residents of Yarrowkabra, Long Creek and surrounding areas along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, took advantage of the government’s eye-testing and spectacle vouchers programme on Saturday. The distribution exercise was held at Yarrowkabra Health Centre. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy visited the health centre […]
– National Mangroves Exhibition hosted The government has invested over 1.9 billion dollars in the restoration of mangroves and enhancing the coastal resilience of the inhabited areas that are below sea level. This is according to Jagnarine Singh, Chief Executive Officer of National Agriculture Research, Extension Institute (NAREI), as he addressed persons gathered on Friday […]
In a move to maintain tranquillity within residential areas, trucks, articulated, and heavy-laden vehicles are now restricted from traversing narrow community streets. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, announced this measure during a meeting with councillors and residents of Lamaha Gardens on Friday while addressing their concerns about traffic disruptions. “The ministry will put […]
Two Solar Photovoltaic Mini-Grid Systems totaling over $45 million were commissioned in the communities of Sebai and Canal Bank in the Matarkai Sub-district of Region One on Friday. The system at Sebai is valued at $26.472 million and consists of 19 kilowatts of solar arrays and 38 kilowatts of battery power. The system is expected […]
-170 children to be exposed to social, and life skills President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali assured the 170 children participating in a national youth camp organised by Men on Mission (MoM) that the government is dedicated to moulding them into exemplary citizens. The second youth camp at the Kuru Kuru Training Centre, facilitated by […]