Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud has announced that Lethem, Region Nine will soon have its own Child Advocacy Centre (CAC). The significant step towards protecting the rights and well-being of children is being brought to fruition, through the collaborative effort of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) ─ ChildLink and Blossom Inc. “We […]
The theme for World Environment Day 2023, ‘Solutions to Plastic Pollution’ is a command for the world, including Guyana, to find solutions to the pressing issue of plastic pollution and address them head-on. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips highlighted the point while addressing scores of Guyanese at the National Park tarmac Sunday morning, following […]
In keeping with the government’s aim to ensure every child has adequate and equitable access to learning resources, students at the nursery, primary, and secondary levels will soon receive all their textbooks. This was disclosed recently by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand during a public meeting in Parika. “For the first time, all your primary, […]
With cervical cancer maintaining its position as the second most common cancer affecting women, the low adoption rate of HPV vaccines in Guyana has become a cause for concern, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has stated. These vaccines serve as a vital safeguard against HPV infections and cervical pre-cancers, hence the urgency for increased […]
Twenty-five Guyana Water Inc (GWI) plant operators from across the country are now better equipped to perform optimally at their job. The water treatment plant operators drawn from Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, and 10 recently graduated from a rigorous upskilling programme designed by the company. Nazimul Ghani of Region Six was adjudged the […]
Students of Hogg Island, Region Three will benefit from the construction of a primary school to the tune of $54 million, as the government continues to ensure equal access to education countrywide. The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Three is inviting bids from eligible persons to execute the work. Bids are also invited for […]
– as Govt/SFD prepare to sign major agreements for infrastructural development His Excellency President Mohamed Irfaan Ali this morning hosted a breakfast meeting with visiting Saudi Fund for Development’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) His Excellency Sultan A. AlMarshad and team at State House. The Saudi team arrived in Guyana last evening and will be signing […]
Dear Editor, Reference is made to your article in Sunday Stabroek of June 4, 2023, regarding differences in positions advanced by the Government of Guyana and IDPADA-G to the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. Firstly, to cut through all of the noise, which unfortunately tends to obscure the real issues of […]
His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of India following the devastating train crash that occurred in the State of Odisha. In a letter to the President of the Republic of India, Her Excellency Smt Droupadi Murmu, and Dr Ali said that his thoughts and prayers […]Local Government Elections (LGEs) allow Guyanese to vote for local government officials within their communities, who represent their interests and improve their quality of life. These local officials are responsible for assessing the needs of residents and ensuring development at the community level. For context, municipalities, and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) have revenue-raising powers, and […]