The 2024 Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is slated to be held from February 19 to 22, 2024, and the local private sector is being called upon to grasp the boundless opportunities the conference will offer. Speaking on a recent programme ‘Energy Perspectives’ on Saturday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the conference has […]
Many teachers nationwide have refused to participate in the industrial actions organised by the Guyana Teacher’s Union (GTU) to ensure students are prepared for the upcoming National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) and the Caribbean Secondary Education Certification (CSEC). The GTU last week announced that it would be hosting industrial actions from February 5 to 16. […]
The government is aiming to establish a highly-developed and modern forensic facility in Guyana to greatly enhance the country’s forensic capabilities according to President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. “With Mount Sinai, we are working now, and we hope to have before the end of the year, a world-class forensic facility right here in Guyana where […]
The Ministry of Health has narrowed down the number of companies that bade for the design, supply, and installation of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system from 16 to 4. Minister, Dr Frank Anthony provided the update during his insight on the ministry’s work towards modernising the health system at the commissioning of the $474.7 […]
More investments and careful policies are being made in the education sector to improve its delivery and provide more opportunities for the growth of Guyanese while constructing a world-class education model. This year, a sum of $135.2 billion is allocated to the education sector to accomplish these measures. Guyana continues to make progress in achieving […]
Recipients of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarships do not have to enter into any contractual agreement with the government after their time of free learning. This was asserted by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh when he was asked […]
Faster turnaround time for diagnoses and greater accuracy are just two of the monumental benefits that will be enjoyed from the new state-of-the-art pathology lab at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). The $474.6 million lab, which was commissioned on Sunday by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, features cutting-edge equipment, such as pathology scanners and […]
Residents of Diamond/Grove along the East Bank of Demerara will benefit from major developmental projects that will be undertaken shortly in their communities. This assurance was provided by President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday during a community engagement in Grove, where residents raised various concerns. In response to these issues, President Ali stated that […]
The community of Friendship along the East Bank Demerara (EBD) benefitted from yet another community engagement led by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and officials from various government agencies on Friday afternoon. At Friendship, the need for proper irrigation for farmlands, employment opportunities, and a community playfield was brought to the attention of the President, […]
The Ministry of Health is making progress in the eradication of Filaria, Leprosy and other neglected diseases, while cases of Tuberculosis are also on the decline. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony disclosed on Friday, during the examination of the budget estimates, instances of filaria have vastly declined. He said Guyana is now closer to […]