Some 50 persons will walk pain-free this Christmas after benefitting from joint replacement surgeries free of cost, following a collaboration between the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), and the Women Orthopaedist Global Outreach (WOGO) Mission. During a media conference Wednesday, GPHC’s Chief Executive Officer (ag), Dr Navindranauth Rambaran explained that the operations last weekend were […]
To effectively manage the growing number of chronic non-communicable diseases locally, the Ministry of Health through the Diabetes Comprehensive Centre will soon introduce a mobile app to consistently monitor the habits of patients. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony made the announcement at the opening ceremony of the diabetes centre’s first-ever community health fair at […]
Guyana on Wednesday launched a national action plan to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, strengthening its approach to fisheries monitoring, control, surveillance, and enforcement. During the handing over ceremony at the Ministry of Agriculture’s head office, Regent Street, Georgetown, Minister Zulfikar Mustapha emphasised the crucial role of the fishing industry as a vital […]
The government’s housing drive continues to positively impact lives, as five more Onderneeming and Lust-en-Rust residents in Region Three received keys to their core homes on Tuesday. Under the umbrella of the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP), the Core Home initiative is set to elevate the living conditions of vulnerable families. The keys […]
Calling it an affront to the rule of law, Guyana on Tuesday asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue five provisional measures to block Venezuela’s planned referendum and uphold the rule of law. This was confirmed by Guyana’s legal team, led by Advisor on Borders and Agent in the case, Carl Greenidge, […]
Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat has announced the acquisition of an advanced software system specifically designed to monitor offshore activities. The minister made the disclosure during a press conference hosted at the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) complex on Tuesday. “It has the capability to detect any oil residue in the water… The software is supported […]
The Canadian Chapter of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has reassured support for Guyana on a number of critical global issues. Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud was on Tuesday paid a courtesy call by Ms Alexandra Mendes, M.P. Chair of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. She was accompanied by the Honourable Salma Ataullahjan, Senator […]Before the end of the year, the government will begin hosting sensitisation workshops across the country to ensure that more Guyanese are educated on the importance of the Local Content Act. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, said that these workshops will also target communities in the hinterland and far-off regions to engage them on […]
Guyanese continue to enjoy boundless employment opportunities within the oil and gas sector, as almost 6,000 locals are currently employed within the industry. At a press conference held at the Guyana Forestry Commission on Tuesday, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, said that this amount represents approximately 70 per cent of the total workforce […]
In an effort to elevate the quality of life for older adults, the Ministry of Health has outlined a comprehensive plan to improve elderly care in Guyana. This plan encompasses a wide range of strategies, as detailed by the unit’s Coordinator, Dr. Melissa Dehaarte, during an episode of the ‘Health Matters’ programme. Dr. Dehaarte emphasised […]