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-Initiative aims to transform Guyana’s public health system by 2030 with world-class healthcare services accessible to all citizens, especially vulnerable communities-Extension builds on significant progress made since the initiative’s 2022 launch His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, today announced a five-year extension of the National Healthcare Initiative to transform […]

The government is investing $800 million to enhance sea and river defences in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). Contracts have been signed to strengthen several coastal structures across eight areas. They are Collin, Aurora, two lots at Onderneeming, Queenstown, La Resource, Maria’s Delight, Good Hope, and La Union. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill described the […]

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development wishes to categorically reject a notion published by the Village Voice media outlet which claims that the ministry has “refused” to pay individuals who participated in the Mashramani competitions on its behalf. This allegation has no basis in truth and appears to be deliberately geared towards maligning […]

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Training Programme launched on Sunday in Region Six will see more than 200 persons participating over the next four months to support nurses and other medical professionals. The comprehensive programme includes theoretical instruction and practical clinical training. It covers basic aspects like patient care, infection prevention, medical ethics, and emergency […]

Guyana joined the globe in celebrating International Day of Forests on March 21, under the theme of “Forests and food.” The occasion spotlighted Guyana’s leadership in forest conservation and its commitment to protecting its critical asset – not just for national benefit, but for the globe. Covering more than 85% of the country’s landmass and […]

Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton has reiterated the importance of skills training in promoting community development, as another cohort of 126 individuals from Region One begins their technical journey under the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). The batch comprising 94 men and 32 women, hails from Yarakita, Kamwatta, White Water, and Koberimo Villages, and the […]

Children residing along the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) corridor will soon access comprehensive secondary education as construction advances on new secondary schools there. The completion of the Prospect Secondary and the Kaneville Secondary Schools will accommodate hundreds of students, enabling them to further their education and sit the Caribbean Secondary Examinations Certificate (CSEC) exams. […]

Women aged 40 to 65 years old from Region Six no longer have to travel to Georgetown for breast cancer screening following the commissioning of a new mammogram machine at the New Amsterdam Hospital.  The new machine has increased the hospital’s ability to detect, diagnose and monitor breast cancer locally. Minister of Health Dr Frank […]

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic is a government that stands firm in its commitment to transforming lives countrywide and remains connected to Guyanese despite their race, colour, or creed. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the declaration on Sunday as he zeroed in on the massive accomplishments made across the East Berbice – Corentyne region since […]

Hundreds gathered on Sunday at Babu Jaan, Port Mourant, Region 6, to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Cheddi Jagan, the founder of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP). Against the backdrop of this annual memorial event, the PPP’s leadership delivered a resounding message of confidence and unity as they look ahead to the 2025 […]