Paper-based medical record keeping in Guyana’s healthcare system will be a thing of the past, as the government is swiftly moving to incorporate modern technology into the health sector by implementing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. EHRs are a vital part of health and contain a patient’s medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunisation […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has stated he is not disappointed about the number of bids received for the country’s competitive offshore oil and gas licensing round, which includes 14 oil blocks offshore Guyana. The head of state said it is a tremendous accomplishment for the small-producing oil and gas nation, especially at a time […]
Region Nine’s health infrastructure is seeing tremendous transformation, as the government is now in the procurement stage for contractors to conduct upgrades of the Sand Creek, Karasabai and Annai Health Centres into district hospitals. This will ensure residents residing in these districts are receiving additional health services including surgery, eliminating the need for long travel […]
The government remains committed to forging strategic partnerships to drive its economic development agenda, with a strong emphasis on fostering a conducive environment for potential investors. This commitment is evident following the recent launch of Ansa Building Solutions (ABS Guyana) at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, on Tuesday evening. Present at the opening ceremony, Minister […]
Cross-streaming will now be facilitated at national level, allowing students the flexibility to take on Caribbean Secondary Examinations Certificate (CSEC) subjects from other streams. The announcement was made by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, during the commissioning ceremony of the Mrs Maureen Massiah Wing at The Bishops’ High School on Monday. “So, if someone is […]
Trinidad-based company, Kallco Guyana Inc, is expected to complete the Conversation Tree road project well within the stipulated deadline. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the announcement Tuesday, following the welcoming ceremony of Canada Jetlines and Fly Allways air services, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri. Minister Edghill reiterated the government’s […]
To enhance the Ministry of Education’s Literacy and Robotics Programme, several teachers from pilot schools in Regions Two, Three, Nine and Ten are being trained in Robotics. The first training workshop for Grade Four teachers at pilot schools commenced today and will conclude on Friday. Several teachers from seventeen schools in Regions Two and Three […]
The Ministry of Education has commenced training for its Education Management Information System (EMIS) Core solution. Currently, Headteachers and data entry clerks from Education Districts Region Four, Region Five and Georgetown are being trained this week. Training exercises will be organized for the remaining Districts soon. This week’s training is being facilitated by Mr. Abdelrahim […]
A whopping $2.3 billion has been spent on fortifying and maintaining sea defence structures nationwide for the first half of 2023. The government was able to complete substantive works in several areas including Adventure, Cane Field, Uitvlugt, Anna Catherina, Orange Nassau, Bygeval, Essex, Wellington, and Glasgow, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Mid-Year Report. Works […]
With the numerous economic advantages offered by the thriving hemp industry, Guyana is gearing up to embark on trial cultivation of hemp early 2024. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during a telephone interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) Wednesday morning. Minister Mustapha reminded that the introduction of hemp is […]