World Diabetes Day is commemorated in November of each year, and the theme on this occasion is “Education to protect tomorrow.” Diabetes is a major health problem in Guyana since it affects 1 in 10 adults. This number can be higher since many Guyanese do not undergo regular screening for diabetes. It is also one […]
– as Government continues to forge partnerships to catapult its development agenda Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh today met with Executive President of the CAF (Corporacion Andina de Fomento) Development Bank of Latin America, Sergio Díaz-Granados and a team from the Bank, at the Ministry of Finance. CAF is the development bank of […]
In keeping with the Government’s vision to build, expand and improve educational facilities across Guyana, the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, turned the sod for the expansion of two schools in Georgetown. These are the East Ruimveldt Secondary School and the St.Winefride’s Secondary School. A new Grade Seven block will be constructed by Delph […]
We have noted the decision of the Honourable Chief Justice, Madam Roxane George, CCH, SC, in respect of the legal challenge by Ramps Logistics (Guyana) Inc. We have not yet received a copy of Her Honour’s written ruling in the cause. Upon receipt, the same would be scrupulously examined for the purpose of determining, inter […]
– One-stop diabetic centre on the cards As Guyana joins the rest of the world in observance of World Diabetes Day, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said the ministry’s partnership with the US-based Mount Sinai hospital will see improved access to treatment for diabetes patients, as well as enhanced medical services and training. […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has set out several measures to support national policies to fulfill the government’s agenda of creating opportunities for local business development. Speaking at the Business Development Forum hosted recently by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud said there are countless untapped opportunities […]
In consonance with President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s commitment to ramp up monitoring and enforcement of littering laws, Solid Waste Management Director for Georgetown, Walter Narine said an anti-littering campaign will commence on Tuesday. In an interview with DPI, Narine pointed out that tremendous resources are being expended to enhance the outlook of Georgetown. However, […]
Chair of the National Toshaos Council, Derrick John, has been attending the 27th conference of parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), COP27. On Friday November 11, Mr. John spoke in the Nature Zone of COP 27, updating participants on how Guyana’s indigenous peoples and local communities had engaged with […]
His Excellency President Irfaan Ali said that following the National Cleanup Exercise, heavy focus will be placed on enforcement to ensure that the country remains clean. The Head of State made this statement as he joined in the continuation of the National Cleanup Exercise along Vlissengen Road in the vicinity of St. Sidwell’s Primary School […]
– Calls for focus to be placed on tangible outcomes of GCCI Business Development Forum His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali reiterated calls to the local private sector to capitalise on numerous opportunities facilitated by the Government of Guyana. The Head of State gave this charge during the keynote address earlier today at the opening ceremony of the […]