In an effort to provide equal access to healthcare for persons with hearing and speech impairments, the Ministry of Health has conducted a sensitisation initiative to bring awareness to the various health programmes being implemented by the ministry. The exercise was facilitated by the ministry’s Maternal and Child Health Department at the Grand Coastal Hotel, […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will be hosting a ‘movie exercise’ to strengthen the bond between children and foster parents, as part of National Foster Care Month. Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud believes that the initiative provides an invaluable opportunity to recognise and celebrate the remarkable contributions of the country’s foster parents. Speaking […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water’s Cement and Steel Subsidy Programme has attracted more than 1,300 applications to date, with over 700 applicants already approved for the subsidy. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues made the disclosure during an outreach in Anna Regina, Region Two Friday last. The $800 million Cement […]
In yet another successful venture to boost mental health, promote social interaction, increase outdoor relaxation spaces, and encourage positive communities, residents of New Amsterdam, Berbice, are now enjoying free access to a new recreational park. The park was commissioned by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and First Lady Arya Ali, in the ancient town last […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) is working to launch 15 new tourism experiences this year, as it seeks to ensure that there are diverse tourism products available locally. According to a recent release from the GTA, some of the work being done by the agency includes refining the Mahaica River Tours to improve the itinerary […]
Persons living with disabilities will soon benefit from a new training and empowerment centre dubbed the ‘Learning Lab’, which is slated to open on May 22. The announcement was made by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud on the sidelines of the CopSquad2000 graduation ceremony hosted at the National Cultural Centre […]
Two Guyanese Secondary School Teachers recently completed the CARICOM Skilled Workers Programme in Belize. Queen’s College Business Education Head of Department Ms Calisiah Richmond and Zeeburg Secondary School’s acting Head of Department for Business, Ms Anella Bissessar were selected to participate in the programme. From March 6 to March 17, 2023, the two Guyanese teachers […]
With Guyana experiencing an unprecedented wave of development, Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai has reassured residents of Mahdia that they too will experience the massive transformation. Since the government took office on August 2, 2020, Guyanese have seen tremendous development reaching all corners of the country. A number of roads, bridges, hospitals, schools and […]
The new state-of-the-art $614.5 million Guyana Fire Service (GFS) headquarters on Homestretch Avenue is slated to open by mid-June. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn provided the update on the sidelines of the CopSquad2000 graduation ceremony at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) on Friday. “We were hoping to be able to open it by the […]
–Regional training centre to be housed upstairs of the facility To alleviate extended waiting time for patients at the Port Mourant Hospital, Region Six, an outpatient facility valued over $40 million was on Saturday commissioned in the hospital’s compound. The government’s investment will have a significant impact on expanding access to healthcare in the […]