– Over $50M invested to build surgical theatre The Upper Mazaruni District Hospital, which is located in Kamarang, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazruni), has achieved an incredible milestone by conducting major surgical procedures for the first time in its history. This achievement was made possible through the recently constructed surgical theatre in the Amerindian village that was […]
Paruima, a small Amerindian village nestled in the Upper Mazaruni district, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) is brimming with excitement as the completion of its brand-new airstrip draws near. Residents took to social media to highlight the progress being made on its construction on Friday. This critical infrastructure is undergoing a significant upgrade, transforming it from a […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud reiterated the government’s commitment to providing continuous support to victims of sexual assault and violence. The minister emphasised, “Our [government] support for the survivors of sexual assault is a national exercise,” during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Friday. She was […]
The recently commissioned Lusignan ‘Hope and Justice’ Centre is slated to be fully operational and open to the public Monday, April 8 to combat gender-based violence. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud made the announcement during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Friday. “The biggest development of […]
More opportunities are being brought to Amerindian youths across the country through a $1. 4 billion ($9.1 million CAD) Empowering the Next Generation, Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE) project. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the project which was signed between the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and Canada is being implemented by the World University […]
Medical practitioners across the ten administrative regions must align themselves with the government’s vision of achieving world-class healthcare in Guyana, as emphasised by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The head of state made the plea during an engagement with several doctors, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Liliendaal on Friday. The purpose of […]
Recover Guyana and the Ministry of Education have teamed up to launch the second edition of SHOUT, an initiative that seeks to inspire environmental passion and innovation among Grade Nine and 10 students in secondary schools across Guyana. SHOUT aims to involve more young people in environmental action, encourage dialogue, and initiate improvements in school […]
– calls for more genuine constructive dialogue based on facts The United Nations Human Rights Committee considered Guyana’s third Periodic report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) during the 4097th, 4099th and 4101st meetings held in hybrid format from March 18 to 20, 2024. The ICCPR is one of the eight core […]
Regional Executive Officers (REOs) from the ten administrative regions, who will act as Returning Officers (ROs) for the upcoming Amerindian Village Council Elections in May were urged to ensure the elections are fair, transparent, and lawful. The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs conducted training for ROs at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) at Liliendaal on […]
Young people across the country are once again gaining a comprehensive understanding of the pivotal role of the media in society, as the annual Media and Communications Training commenced on Friday. Over the next two months, participants will participate in sessions about journalism, public relations, various reporting techniques, as well as videography and photography. The […]