The government is working assiduously to mitigate gender-based violence against women and girls countrywide. This will see the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s survivors advocate programme and shelters being expanded across the country to improve the response to domestic violence cases. Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud on Monday made […]
School children in Guyana will soon benefit from free health screening as the ministries of Education and Health refine screening protocols for implementation soon. This was disclosed by Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony who said the screening will be done at various intervals in the child’s school life, to ensure a clean bill of health. […]
– as Digicel launched 4G LTE service Access to online educational opportunities for over 1800 residents of St. Cuthbert Mission is now easier as they have better connectivity with the launch of Digicel’s 4G LTE service. The launch of the LTE service in the only Amerindian community in Region Four means faster internet speeds and […]
– Wheelchairs, pampers and other forms of assistance given Thousands of parents heaped praises on President Dr. Irfaan Ali-led Administration for the rolling out of a programme aimed at delivering a better quality of care for their children who are living with disabilities. On Monday, scores of parents turned up at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation […]
– athleticism good for sports development – Min. Sukhai Paruima male team emerged as the winner of the Upper Mazaruni District Games at the conclusion of the tournament last evening in Kako. This means that apart from the trophies and medals received, Paruima will soon benefit from the construction of a shade house. This commitment […]
The Health Ministry is working with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) to secure vaccines for the Monkey Pox virus. While there has been no reported case of the virus in Guyana, the Government has adopted this proactive measure as the number of cases is rising globally “The vaccines are for people who have been […]
Today, a contract was signed between the Ministry of Education and Gafsons Industries Limited for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of solar photovoltaic systems at the Guyana Learning Channel facilities located in Aishalton and Karasabai in Region Nine. There was a public tendering process and Gafsons Industries Limited emerged as the recommended bidder and […]
– another 100 2-bedroom elevated homes to be constructed The handing over of keys to the first fifty (50) three-bedroom homes under construction by the Ministry of Housing and Water – Central Housing and Planning Authority at Plot 1768 Cummings Lodge, Georgetown will commence in the next two months. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. […]
Persons along the East Bank of Demerara corridor will now be able to make more informed decisions pertaining to their travel routes with the commissioning of 18 ft x 10 ft LED screens placed strategically along the route at Houston, Peter’s Hall, and Diamond. Capitalising on Guyana’s enabling business environment and Information Communication Technology (ICT) […]
Some 1700 youths have successfully completed the annual ‘Teach Them Young: Learn to swim’ programme executed by the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports and the National Sports Commission. The four weeks exercise which commenced on July 18, allowed children from 10 -18 years old the opportunity to develop key swimming techniques. At the closing […]