Despite international reports, COVID-19 remains a public health emergency in Guyana, even as the situation is under control. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, Wednesday said that people must remain vigilant in the fight against the disease to protect themselves and their families. Dr Anthony noted that it is up to the World Health Organisation (WHO), […]
The General Nursing Council of Guyana now mandates local nurses to access ongoing education and training as a new requirement to stay in the profession. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said the issue was among several matters addressed at a recent statutory meeting with the senior leadership of nursing in the country, as they dealt […]
– a commitment by President Ali honoured Pupils of the Mocha Arcadia Primary School on Wednesday received 20 electrical fans and two Samsung smart televisions, a promise kept by President, Dr Irfaan Ali. The president made the commitment during his visit to the east bank community earlier this month. During the outreach, teachers had raised […]
Residents of Number 7 Village and surrounding communities, along the West Coast of Berbice witnessed the commissioning of a new $10.5 million health centre, Wednesday, a demonstration of the PPP/C Government’s commitment to ensuring citizens’ access to primary health care. Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Nigel Dharamlall said the government has honoured its commitment […]
The Ministry of Agriculture condemns in the strongest possible terms, the malicious and bogus claims by the desperate APNU/AFC, that farmers in Baracara did not receive assistance as part of the government’s flood relief efforts. These claims are a figment of the imaginations of the wild men in the PNC/APNU/AFC and are intended to play […]
– VP Jagdeo spearheads exercise Over $216 million was today distributed to more than 1,400 fisherfolk across Region Three as part of government’s $150,000 one- off cash grant initiative. The exercise was spearheaded by Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo at the Uitvlugt Community Centre and the RPA regional office respectively. Fisherfolk in the catchment areas […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali has called on Governments across the region to collaborate and devise appropriate, urgent measures to shield the most vulnerable from increasing food prices. He said that the strategic actions implemented must ensure that food supply is strengthened and maintained in the coming years. This call was made at a forum […]
Scores of residents from Enmore, East Coast Demerara and neighbouring communities were engaged by Housing and Water Ministr, Collin Croal, Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, and representatives from the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) today. A number of concerns related to housing, water and other matters were addressed during the meeting held at the Enmore […]
– Commits to improving expenditure, enhancing inclusivity at UNGA’s Education Summit His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali pointed to the importance of education in the ever-changing landscape of Guyana and highlighted that efforts are already in place to not only enhance its delivery but to ensure that it benefits all citizens of the country. President Ali […]
The Justice Education Society in collaboration with the Canadian government and the Home Affairs Ministry today launched their ‘Strengthening Justice for Women, Girls, and Indigenous Peoples in Guyana’ project. The project is geared towards promoting equal access to justice for these groups, as well as empowering them to be less vulnerable to violence. It will […]