─ contracts will be renewed ─ Dr. Anthony Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, said the contracts for the 27 employees of the Linden Hospital Complex who received dismissal letters on Thursday by the Chief Executive Officer, Rudolph Small, will be renewed. On Thursday, the mostly auxillary staff received missives from the CEO, stating […]
Today, Guyana joins the International Community in celebrating World Earth Day under the theme “Invest in Our Planet”. Earth Day is celebrated to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It allows us to educate, reflect and take actions to address environmental issues. It reminds us that the environment we live in requires our protection. The environment […]
Ventle Jainarine, a wheelchair-bound amputee of Charity, Essequibo, is on his way to becoming a homeowner, after he received a house lot free of cost, during an outreach in Anna Regina, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) on Friday. The cost for the land was waived following an intervention by […]
– as he responds to criticisms Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP, responded Tuesday to criticisms levelled against the government over the planned development in the Berbice county. Minister Nandlall highlighted the myriad of commercial institutions that are set to take Regions Five and Six by storm. “We […]
Government has welcomed the master plan of three local businessmen who have moved to establish a multi-billion-dollar shore base port facility at the foreshore, Plantation Best, West Bank Demerara. Investors Azruddin Mohamed of Hadi’s World Incorporated; well-known businessman and miner, Andron Alphonso; and National Hardware Guyana Limited operated by Nicholas Deygoo -Boyer have established the […]
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), launched the first ‘Hearts technical package’ which will provide effective and practical interventions to strengthen the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in primary healthcare systems. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P. during his feature address at the Eccles Health […]
– to continue quarterly Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P., said his ministry hopes to host quarterly health and wellness fairs, to give staff access to regular medical check-ups, to maintain healthy lifestyles. Similar services will also be given to relatives of staff members and the general public. The minister made this statement during the […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said Wednesday, that his government will not relent on its promise to address the fishing licences matter with the Surinamese authority. Fisherfolk, plying their trade in Suriname’s waters, have been complaining about constant harassment since they are not licenced to fish in the country’s territory. Some fisherfolk said they […]
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to announce the appointment of the new Board of Directors of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) by His Excellency, Dr. Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, pursuant to the Broadcast Act No. 17 of 2011. Attorney at Law, Ms. Latchmie Rahamat has been appointed […]
-despite complaints of poor water quality Despite complaints of poor water quality, residents within the communities of Betsy Ground and Gangaram, Region Six have opted out of receiving potable water from the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). This was the general consensus related to the Honourable Susan Rodrigues, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water […]