Despite the country’s ability to control the number of dengue cases, the Ministry of Health is actively seeking further measures to minimise these occurrences. Speaking at an event on Tuesday at the ministry’s headquarters on Brickdam, Minister Dr Frank Anthony told reporters that the ministry is currently in the process of acquiring a new vaccine […]
Women Empowering, Leading, Innovating, and Flourishing Together, ‘WE LIFT’ will showcase 250 women-owned businesses in its grand return on April 20 and 21, 2024. The annual female-centric event will be held at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, providing new and established businesses, and budding artists the platform to network and promote their […]
– Labour Ministry will not intervene during the process – Min. Hamilton While discussions about the possibility of another strike action loom, Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton has emphasised that engagement between the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) is still underway contrary to its assertions. “As we see it and […]
In a firm stance against defaulting contractors, special units will soon be established within various ministries to evaluate the performance of all contractors executing government projects. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC said the memorandum was issued last weekend for the immediate establishment of these units, which will be empowered […]
The approach to addressing mental health and suicide issues in Guyana is set to transform, following the launch of the new National Mental Health Action Plan and National Suicide Prevention Plan on Tuesday. This plan, comprising new programs and policies, will be implemented within the country’s health system from 2024 to 2030, to achieve all […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali emphasised the significant impact of Guyana’s climate adaptation efforts on the global stage, reaffirming the government’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality. He made these remarks during an interview on Trinidad and Tobago’s Morning Brew. Given Guyana’s strategic location in the Amazon basin and its extensive forest coverage, the country plays […]
Guyana’s President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has explicitly asserted the sovereignty of the nation, emphasising its independence in both its domestic and foreign policies. During a broadcast live on Monday evening, President Ali dismissed Venezuela’s baseless allegations concerning oil exploration concessions held by oil giant ExxonMobil and other international investors. “The Government of Guyana under […]
With $1.7 billion in upgrades underway at the New Amsterdam Prison in Region Six, both inmates and staff will soon benefit from a modern environment, significantly contributing to the development of Guyana’s Prison Service. These upgrades will provide prisoners with improved living conditions and staff with a more conducive working environment. To manage the extensive […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senior Counsel Anil Nandlall, emphasised the government’s commitment to fostering a culture of transparency and believes that public scrutiny strengthens these efforts. During a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), he explained the government’s decision to appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to […]
Residents of Kwakwani, located in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), are benefitting from major infrastructural upgrades totalling $420.1 million. This investment aims to bolster connectivity and stimulate economic development in the mining and logging community. Substantial works have been completed in sections two and three of the village. R&M Mining Investment Project Inc. and DJ General […]