A recent blog post has commended the Guyana government’s swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted a journey of resilience and innovation, paving the way for long-term health security in the country. The blog, titled “Progressing in partnership: Guyana’s health preparedness win”, has recognised that Guyana is emerging as a regional leader in health […]
Residents of Hackney and Friendship along the Pomeroon River in Region Two are now benefitting from potable water after two wells totalling $22.5 million were commissioned in the area on Friday. The well at Friendship, which cost $12 million, is serving approximately 90 per cent of the community. Also, the community at Hackney is benefiting […]
As the government continues talks with the Guyana Teachers Union to bring an end to the ongoing countrywide strike by some teachers, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has said that there has been some “serious progress”. Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the President on Thursday, the vice president said that the […]
The government, through the Ministry of Health, will be expanding its telemedicine capabilities to 80 health posts and centres in Regions One (Barima-Waini), Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), and Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), by the end of the year. In 2023, 25 telemedicine sites were established in the hinterland to provide specialised care to the locals. […]
Members of the Rotaract Clubs have been challenged to continue influencing others and making a positive impact in the communities they serve. The challenge was made by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, as she addressed the Opening Ceremony of the District 7030 Conference at the National Cultural Centre on Thursday. “In […]
His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has commended the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) leadership for its’ direct commitment and interventions in the Caribbean region. The president was at the time delivering the Keynote address at the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) on Thursday, in Nassau, Bahamas. President Ali promised to work with other countries […]
Despite there being a robust system in place for the lawful exportation of gold, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has expressed the need for strengthening of this system and ramping up of charges and penalties to tackle gold smuggling. Dr Jagdeo, who was at the time speaking at a press conference at Office of the […]
In light of the recent announcement of United States sanctions placed against three Guyanese, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has indicated the government’s intention to conduct a full investigation on the merits of this matter. While updating reporters at his weekly press conference at the Office of the President on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo noted that […]
With the power ship supplying 36 megawatts of electricity to the national grid and the Gas to Energy project set to come on stream in 2025, adding approximately 300 megawatts of energy, the government is keen on ensuring that the national grid is fortified to manage the surge of electricity that will be utilised to […]
The government has executed significant infrastructural works to rehabilitate the barge in Kwakwani, Region Ten to ensure the transportation service is restored soonest. The undertaking was done in partnership with the Kwakwani Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) to advance the rehabilitation work so that commercial activities such as mining and logging are not disrupted. Speaking with […]