The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s impressive WE LIFT moves to Region Two in observance of Women’s History Month on March 30th. Minister of Human Services, Honorable Dr. Vindhya Persaud explained that the Ministry will be collaborating with the Regional Gender Affairs Committee of Region Two and that the event is intended to […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the government will be investing some $11 billion in the water sector over the next two years to provide efficient, potable water to citizens nationwide. President Ali was speaking at the commissioning of the Lusignan Well on the East Coast Demerara on Tuesday. The government, through the Guyana […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is urging parents to get their children vaccinated, as the nation prepares for the full reopening of schools after the Easter holidays. He said Wednesday that there have been challenges in getting the 12-17 age cohort vaccinated, despite several measures. “While, we would have had campaigns at some schools […]
As wheat prices peak at record high globally, His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said his government is exploring the possibility of sourcing a variety of wheat for local production. The surge in wheat and other commodity prices is a result of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Both states account for about 30 […]
Some 22,000 residents of Lusignan and Annandale are boasting of improved access to potable water following the completion of a new well in Lusignan at a cost of close to G$141M. The well was Drilled by S. Jagmohan Hardware Supplies & Construction Services at a depth of 955 feet and services residents of Grassfield, Lusignan Pasture, Lusignan […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, commissioned a $30 million Infectious Diseases Chest Clinic at the Suddie Public hospital on Monday. The clinic will be utilised specifically to treat persons with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB). Dr. Anthony said healthcare workers will now have a better facility to treat patients suffering […]
As part of the Government’s manifesto commitment to provide improved primary healthcare services across the country, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Pan-American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) drafted a package of 0ver 200 essential health services to advance primary healthcare locally. On Tuesday, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, and PAHO/WHO […]
─Vaccine hesitancy workshop taken to Region Two To address the issue of vaccine hesitancy, the Ministry of Health has taken its three days ‘Vaccine Hesitancy Workshop’ to Region Two, as there has been a low record of vaccination there. Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, speaking at the opening of the workshop on Monday, […]
The Ministry of Agriculture’s National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) wishes to debunk incorrect and erroneous statements made in a letter in the Stabroek News titled” Ministry of Agriculture needs to respond to queries regarding procurement of Morrison Pumps” dated March 11th, 2022 by Mr. Justin Defreitas, concerning the procurement of pumps. In a previous […]
The Management of the Guyana/Suriname Ferry Service regrets to inform the general public that the M.V. Canawaima will be out of operation for two days, Wednesday March 16 and Thursday March 17, 2022. This is facilitate emergency repairs to the vessel. At this time, management wishes to apologize for any inconvenience this closure will cause. […]