The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues to lead efforts in assisting homeless individuals with mental health challenges. The undertaking is done through ongoing collaborations between the Ministry of Health’s Mental Health Unit and the Guyana Police Force (GPF). During a press conference at the National Communications Network (NCN) on Saturday, Minister of […]
Automobile Power Products formerly Jialing has been selling motorcycles in Guyana since 1994 along with its key accessory, safety helmets. Approximately two decades ago, the company began selling just helmets for any other pedal cyclist, motorcyclist or pillion rider in need of the safety gear. These helmets serve an important purpose of protecting riders from […]
– Gov’t investing over $238M to procure excavators for region As part of the government’s efforts to empower local government authorities across the country, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over four mini-excavators to four Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) on the East Coast of Demerara (Region Four). The machines, each valued at approximately $14 million, […]
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) of the Ministry of Public Works wish to address the glaring untruths and misconceptions about the article published on the popular social media platform, Facebook, on Saturday, February 15, 2024. The publication which falsely alleged corrupt practices on the part of the Senior Minister of Public Works, and/or the management […]
– Six to be commissioned later in 2025 By 2028, the government will have constructed and operationalised 12 state-of-the-art regional hospitals, delivering world-class healthcare services to residents in Regions One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Eight, and Nine Speaking at the sod turning event for yet another facility, the $11.4 billion West Demerara Hospital, President, […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud has announced plans to introduce a new ‘Protection of Children International Measures’ legislation geared at enhancing the protection of children in Guyana. She made the announcement during a press conference on the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) services hosted by the National Communication Network (NCN) […]
The government is exploring the creation of a state-owned forensic interview unit to investigate cases of child abuse while providing a safe environment for victims to share their experiences. The initiative was announced by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud during a press conference hosted by the National Communications Network (NCN) […]
– Mount Sinai to aid development of oncology centre Global energy company, Hess Corporation has extended its support for the Government of Guyana’s national healthcare initiative, which is being implemented collaboratively with the Mount Sinai Health System. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement during the sod turning ceremony for the $11.4 billion, new […]
– debunks narrative that grant is not being utilised for its intended purpose Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has strongly criticised the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton’s recent comments in which he highlighted that if the coalition under his leadership wins the general and regional elections in 2025, his government would make sure that […]
In an effort to standardise healthcare services, the government is developing an integrated digital health system to connect all healthcare facilities nationwide. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali explained that right now, healthcare facilities across Guyana operate independently, leading to inefficiencies in resource allocation and specialist access. “If you have a doctor that is highly specialised […]