— Says Opposition Leader petty-minded, continues to peddle lies for political clout Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has once again exposed the lies being peddled by Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton, about Afro-Guyanese being subject to discrimination by the government. The vice president was addressing the media on Thursday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal. […]
Guyana has received approximately $60 million in medical equipment to provide improved healthcare services at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). During a simple ceremony at the GPHC’s Research Centre on Friday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was inked between the GPHC and the Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of China. Another agreement was also signed […]
Thirty-nine persons from across the country will be trained to operate and maintain medical equipment in hospitals and other health facilities with the launching of the Biomedical Programme on Friday. Guyana continues to make major advancements in the health sector with the utilisation of technology to enhance the sector. The programme stems from a […]–“What I’m hoping to do, is to correct your misguided notions” – VP tells Lall Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday issued a fresh challenge to Kaieteur News publisher, Glenn Lall, to present a proposal from an investor willing to supply solar power at US five cents per kilowatt hour after he failed to […]
-Experience requirements relaxed to ensure more participation from local companies To ensure that local bidders can contest for the 14 offshore oil blocks being auctioned, the government has relaxed the experience requirements to foster more inclusivity in the process. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo indicated this during his press conference on April 13, 2023, at […]
The 200 women who are scheduled to showcase their businesses at the ‘WE LIFT’ 3 expo set for April 15 to 16 at the Movietowne tarmac have since benefitted from several technological opportunities through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. WE LIFT ─ Women Empowering, Leading, Innovating, and Flourishing Together is an initiative […]
Guyanese around the country are beaming with pride and appreciation as they welcomed home the champions from the 50th CARIFTA Games in Nassau, Bahamas, on Thursday. The champions managed to secure three gold, two silver, and three bronze medals after the event. In what could be described as a fairy-tale story, Tianna Springer captivated a […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has deemed as ‘uninformed’ and ‘premature’, calls for the cancellation of the US$35.4 million contract with German-based company, Veridos Identity Solutions for the development of an electronic identification card (e-ID) system in Guyana. Speaking on Tuesday, during his weekly televised programme, ‘Issues in the News,’ […]
The government is in the final stage of drafting the new domestic violence legislation, which will cater to newer forms of violence and further protect and respond to the societal ill of domestic violence affecting Guyanese families. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud is optimistic that once the process is completed […]
The government’s national housing programme caters to all Guyanese regardless of ethnicity, political affiliations, or geographic location. In fact, the housing drive has already created job opportunities for hundreds of Guyanese. This was reemphasised by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues on Wednesday, during her weekly programme ‘Making the Case.” “We […]