The gains to be secured for the mutual benefit of Guyana and China’s economy were highlighted on Monday at the opening of the 130th Canton Fair. The Canton Fair is China’s import and export fair, primarily organized by China Foreign Trade Centre (CFTC). The fair has been adjusted from three phases to one phase and […]
PARTICIPANTS of the second and third batches of COPSQUAD2000 on Saturday expressed how useful they’ve found the training and shared with subject minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud some of the things that they especially appreciated learning. One comment that was repeated by several graduates was that the training brought out how Gender Based Violence (GBV) is […]
AS the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues to observe ‘Month of the Elderly,’ subject minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud was happy to meet and interact with Zury de Matos, the oldest resident of the Palms Geriatric Home. Minister Persaud was also delighted to interact with the other residents of the Brickdam, Georgetown facility […]
Following two high-level government engagements with the diaspora in the tristate area of the United States of America, Foreign Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Robert Persaud said the diaspora has demonstrated “significant interests” in investing in Guyana. During a recent interview on the National Communications Network (NCN), the foreign secretary […]
Guyana’s Ministry of Health (MOH) announced a new partnership with the radiology nonprofit organization, RAD-AID International, to increase and improve radiology capabilities and services throughout the nation of Guyana. The collaboration entails the expansion of medical imaging equipment, Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS), electronic health interconnectivity, community outreach, as well as clinical education for […]
– Education Ministry rejects APNU/AFC’s claims The Ministry of Education notes the statement issued by the APNU/AFC regarding the recent NGSA results and finds it disappointing and saddening that the party was unable to unreservedly congratulate the students, parents, teachers and Education Ministry who in the midst of a pandemic persevered and conducted and sat […]
– 2021 mid-year report shows The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) has expended some $602.8 million at the end of June this year, to further diversify Guyana’s production base and ensure food security. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, MP remains optimistic that his ministry will continue to accelerate efforts to meet the dietary […]
The Ministry of Health through the National Commission for the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) is promoting the sound and safe storage of pesticides by pesticide users in Guyana. The NCD recently teamed up with the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB), that recently launched its pesticides storage cabinet initiative. The board […]
– in commemoration of ‘International Girl’s Day’ The voices of young women across Guyana will be amplified, creating a pathway of empowerment through the newly launched special edition ‘youths unfiltered’ initiative. The initiative is the brainchild of Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, MP, and focuses on providing influential young women […]
The Guyanese public will have to pace itself for massive employment opportunities in the coming years, as multiple shore base and port facilities are being erected to cater for the development of the oil and gas and other industries. Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill M.P. revealed this during a visit to a […]