─ Targets women 30 years and above Chronic diseases have accounted for 74 per cent of deaths in Guyana and the Ministry of Health is working to lessen this percentage and ensure the population remains healthy. Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limited […]
The government through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has opened invitations for bids for the construction of milk parlours in Regions Four, Five and Six. These facilities will be constructed at GLDA’s farm at Mon Repos, 50 acres at the Mahaica, Mahaicony Abary – Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) scheme, Region Five, and at […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has restated his government’s commitment to collaborating with international partners to advance transformative projects across all sectors. Speaking at the Private Sector Commission’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, President Ali revealed plans to visit the United Kingdom (UK), as part of efforts aimed at […]
Guyana’s modern and democratic society is seeing the People’s Progressive Party/Civic administration implementing its strategic vision for a future built on mutual respect, and national development. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed this position on Tuesday morning during a live statement, making it clear that racism and division have no place in this modern […]The government will work assiduously with members of the private sector to ensure that women and youth play an integral role in developing Guyana’s business and investment climate. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the commitment while delivering the feature address at the 31st annual general meeting of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Tuesday […]
On Tuesday, Agriculture Minister, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha along with a team of officers from the Ministry of Agriculture returned to Ann’s Grove village on the East Coast of Demerara to meet with farmers and community members to discuss issues they are facing. The meeting comes days after the minister, Prime Minister, Mark Phillips, and other […]
In excess of $10 million in medical equipment and supplies were on Monday handed over by the 18th Chinese Medical Brigade. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill received the equipment on behalf of the Government of Guyana at a simple ceremony at the Linden Hospital Complex. The minister said the donation speaks to the […]
The newly refurbished state-of-the-art $98.9 million Psychiatric Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was launched on Tuesday to mark a significant step forward for mental health care in Guyana. At the simple opening ceremony, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony noted that it is designed to provide a conducive space where patients can […]
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira has stressed that anti-corruption measures should see the strengthening of democratic institutions. The minister was at the time speaking during a session at the 9th Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies (CCAICACB) being hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, […]
The government will not overstep its boundaries nor infiltrate the administration of sports associations, unions and federations in Guyana, but will work assiduously to ensure the development of all disciplines, under the ‘One Guyana’ umbrella. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. reiterated the government’s stance following the difficulty faced by team Guyana […]