Flood waters continue to recede in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine), however efforts will now be focused on helping farmers, as several villages report severe damage to crops. Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal and Regional Executive Officer (REO) Karl Singh led a team on a flood assessment of several communities in the […]
The Ministry of Health will begin the administration of a second COVID-19 booster shot to persons 18 years and older, which will ensure persons are better protected, as immunity gained from vaccines decreases six months after getting the jab. The booster roll-out is set to begin on June 1, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony […]
The MV Kanawan which services the Parika/Supenaam route will be placed in dry dock for five weeks from June 1, for maintenance. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill explained that the move is necessary to ensure the vessel remains serviceable. The MV Sabanto which also traverses the same route, will also go into dry […]
Residents of Mara and surrounding communities along the East Bank Berbice corridor, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), have agreed to have the ongoing Mara Road project be completed in phases. The agreement was reached during a community engagement led by the Ministers of Public Works Bishop, Juan Edghill and Deodat Indar, at the Schepmoed Primary School […]
The National Taskforce on Flood Monitoring, through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), is reporting that flood waters are receding in most impacted areas. Communities along the country’s coastland and those in Region 10 have indicated that water levels are dropping even though rains continue intermittently. Region 9 has stated that waters remain on farmlands but […]
One of the indelible images in many persons’ memories of GPHC is walking into the medicine wards and seeing a simple, unassuming man finding a corner of a patient’s bed to tuck himself in, sitting, talking to the patient, assuring the patient and teaching doctors. Dr. Ramsundar Doobay was a fixture at the GPHC for […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday, visited the site where seven acres of land has been earmarked for the construction of the Guyana-Barbados Food Terminal in Lears, St Michael, Barbados. The site visit was led by Prime Minister of the Republic of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, along with Barbados Minister of […]
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira M.P., on Saturday explained to Region Seven residents that the Government’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 is a “mixed energy approach” to address the issue of climate change. She noted that the new and expanded LCDS allows for sustainable development in every sector including agriculture, oil […]
The Ministry of Health will soon launch a pilot programme to improve the delivery of healthcare services, and establish inter-agency collaboration with healthcare institutions countrywide. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P., made this disclosure at the launch of the country’s first ever Health First telehealth app, at the Marriott Hotel, on Saturday. The virtual […]
Residents of Linden, Region 10 can look forward to a new Wismar/Mackenzie bridge,for which the contract will go out to tender before year-end. This announcement was made on Saturday by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo when he addressed a large gathering at the Watooka Guest House, Linden. The Vice President said the bridge,is part of […]