The government recognises that a healthy nation leads to an improved level of productivity, which helps in the advancement of any organisation and the country at large. Heavy investments are being made into health infrastructure, better access to health services, potable water, as well as health and safety in the working environment. To celebrate its […]
The Ministry of Agriculture recently distributed agricultural inputs, tools, and livestock to several farmers in Region Nine to boost production as Guyana aims to achieve its food security goals. The farmers benefitted from the distribution of cutlasses, shovels, and wheelbarrows, while a number of Black Giant Chicks, starter feeds, fertilisers, rice seeds, vegetable seeds, and […]
His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has once again stressed the need for ‘people development’ as Guyana undergoes massive transformation. During an outreach to Region Three on Saturday, President Ali told residents that it is important to have local democratic organs that can properly represent the people, as well as work with the government to […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced a transformational plan that will see streetlights being installed in every community across the country in 2024. During an outreach in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) Saturday, President Ali noted that in every region, street lights have been raised as an issue for many persons. And since the […]
Works on the $413 million Leguan Stelling is progressing smoothly. The update was provided by the General Manager of the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD), Marclene Merchant during a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI). “Concrete works are 75 per cent completed. While the linkspan bridge and pontoon will be installed upon […]
Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud has conveyed his sincere appreciation for the outpouring of support received from countries across the globe in the wake of the unimaginable tragedy that befell Guyana a few days ago. He was speaking during a commemoration service on Sunday morning hosted by the Restoration Temple of Brooklyn, New York City, to […]
More than 500 residents of Swan Village along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are now benefitting from the government’s WifiGY initiative which was launched there on Saturday. The undertaking aims to make internet connectivity convenient, accessible, and free for all residents, ultimately bridging the digital divide in the community. WifiGY opens doors to a wealth of information […]
−over 50 roads to be built in Parfaite Harmonie Residents within the Malgre Tout/Meer-Zorgen NDC, Region Three will soon benefit from several interventions following a community meeting led by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday. Concerns relating to healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and drainage, among others, were expressed and met with on-the-spot and long-term solutions. […]
The expansion of healthcare services and the strengthening of human capacity remain a priority of the PPP/C government. Consistent with this, a $34 million infectious disease centre was on Thursday commissioned in Lethem, Region Nine. Approximately $28 million was expended to construct the facility, and some $6 million was utilised to ensure that it was […]
At around 12.30hrs Saturday, one of the two critically ill girls from the Mahdia fire who was a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s (GPHC) Intensive Care Unit (ICU), was medically evacuated to the Northwell Health, Burns Centre, Staten Island University Hospital. The child was admitted to the GPHC on 22nd May 2023. She […]