As Guyana recorded 10,000 cases of Malaria in 2023, the Ministry of Health is intensifying its fight to eliminate the life-threatening disease. The goal is to abolish falciparum malaria in Region One by 2025, and all types of malaria by 2030. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), falciparum is the deadliest malaria parasite, which, […]
The long traffic delays, congestion, and closure of the Demerara Harbour Bridge will soon be things of the past, as the much-anticipated new US$260 million Demerara River Bridge is already 43.4 per cent completed. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the announcement, during a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI). […]
After one year of successful operation, the MV Ma Lisha will enter drydock for a period of three (3) weeks from Monday May 13, 2024 to complete the administrative process of “Guarantee Slipping”, so that the vessel can exit its defects liability period and the retained sum can be paid to its builders. This routine […]
On Sunday the Ministry of Education wrote to the Minister of Labour inviting the said ministry to intervene in the matter with GTU indicating that there has been a breakdown in negotiations between the Ministry and the GTU regarding the question of which years the new multi year agreement should address. This request is made […]
– over 1,100 residents to benefit altogether Approximately 900 residents of Kamwatta in Region One now have advanced access to potable water, following the commissioning of a new $25 million water supply system there. The system was commissioned Sunday morning by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, who was joined by regional officials. The scope […]
Ten families of Haimaruni in Region One received the keys to their new elevated houses Sunday morning through the Hinterland Housing Programme. Each house, which is outfitted with three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen area, and a water tank is valued at $3.9 million. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, officially handed over […]
Forty-seven-year-old Nicola Fraser, a single mother of three from Farm, East Bank Demerara, is now the newest recipient of a two-bedroom house, constructed under President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. Fraser received the keys to her new home on Sunday during a simple handover ceremony. Brimming with gratitude, she commended the […]
The community of Kwebanna, in the Moruca sub-district, Region One, received 40 solar-powered street lights valued at $3 million. This is in keeping with the government’s agenda to ensure hinterland communities are energy-secure. These lights will help to enhance the safety and security of the residents, businesses, and other socio-economic activities. The distribution fulfils part […]
First Lady Arya Ali Saturday evening hosted a candlelight vigil in recognition of the affected Palestinian mothers. The vigil which was held at the Kingston Seawall Esplanade saw hundreds of persons attending to show their support for mothers who have lost their children and continue to suffer due to the crisis. The First Lady encouraged […]
The government in collaboration with the European Union will soon launch a comprehensive digital wood tracking system for greater sustainability and transparency in the timber industry. This was disclosed by the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana, René Van Nes during Europe Day celebrations last Thursday evening. The EU ambassador pointed out that Guyana is […]