Fifty residents from the Amerindian village of Aishalton in Region Nine will be employed to construct a new airstrip, upgrading the current grass landing strip to a rigid concrete surface. The upgraded airstrip will span 250 feet in length and 50 metres in width. Aishalton, located in the Deep South Rupununi, serves as a central […]
A total of 31 individuals from Regions Eight and Nine graduated last Friday as microscopists after six weeks of training. The new microscopists are now equipped with all the practical and theoretical skill sets needed to effectively detect malaria parasites in patient blood. The graduates received training encompassing the theory of malaria, treatment, transmission, […]
– Community-driven construction praised for high standards Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill has praised the quality of road works currently underway in Monkey Mountain, Region Eight, highlighting the community’s involvement and craftsmanship. During a recent visit to the village, Minister Edghill expressed satisfaction with the one-kilometre concrete road project, which is 75 per cent […]
– initiative aims to boost uptake and promote regional public health The Governments of Guyana and Brazil, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), have launched a cross-border vaccination programme to increase immunisation coverage and advance regional health cooperation. The programme was launched on Saturday at Fazenda Buritizal Grosso in Bonfim, […]
– Landmark legislation seeks to strengthen Guyana’s offshore pollution response Guyana’s government has tabled the long-anticipated Oil Pollution, Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Responsibility Bill 2025, marking a major step towards regulating offshore oil spill prevention and response as the country’s petroleum sector continues to grow. The bill was introduced in the National Assembly on Monday […]
Guyana has launched a regional pilot project aimed at strengthening its defences against African Swine Fever (ASF), in an effort to protect the country’s pig farming sector and the livelihoods that depend on it. The three-day initiative, which began Monday at the Cara Lodge Hotel in Georgetown, is a collaboration between the Guyana Livestock Development […]
– To regulate and establish horse racing in Guyana Guyana’s National Assembly has passed the Guyana Horse Racing Authority Bill 2024 (Amended), a key piece of legislation aimed at regulating and modernising the country’s horse racing industry. The bill, passed on Monday, establishes a legal framework for the sport, introducing licensing requirements, term limits, and […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated his call for calm and the maintenance of peace and order, warning that those found engaging in illegal activity will face the full force of the law. Speaking during a press engagement at State House on Monday night, the president disclosed the official findings of the autopsy conducted […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that international and regional experts will assist in reviewing all laws and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to missing persons, recognizing the need for a thorough examination of existing protocols. Dr Ali made this revelation during a late evening press conference at State House, following the post-mortem examination […]
More than 30 residents of Paramakatoi in Region Eight will be employed as the government moves to construct one kilometre of internal road in the village. The project forms part of the PPP/C government’s broader push for modern infrastructure development across the hinterland. It aims to eliminate daily challenges faced by residents, such as dust […]