– as more cases diagnosed during pandemic Nurses from health facilities in Region Four on Friday completed an intense, three-day workshop in the treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Director of the Food Policy Division – Ministry of Health, Ms. Dinte Conway says the training was necessary since there has been an increase in cases of […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is appealing to persons awaiting their second dose of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to be patient as the Government is working to acquire the vaccines. The Minister made this appeal during Thursday’s COVID-19 update. “As you know, we have been getting second dose in increments and this week, […]
-Minister Rodrigues at Region Six distribution Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, MP, says the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant is the Government’s way of prioritising Guyana’s children. The Minister made this statement at the Albion Primary School on Thursday, one of several locations she visited to deliver the grant in […]
The Ministry of Health has been in discussions with several of its partners to procure COVID-19 vaccines for children over the age of 12, who may be eligible to take any of the vaccines with emergency use authorisation. Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, made this disclosure during Thursday’s COVID-19 update. “We have been working with […]
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) received reports that flood waters have risen significantly in Eteringbang, Region Seven. According to preliminary reports, 10 commercial establishments and three households have been impacted. Early assessments also indicate that waters have risen to approximately three feet in some parts and continue to rise. Region Seven is expected to endure […]
Residents of Region Six gathered at the Regional Democratic Council to have their issues with the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) resolved, commended the initiative. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh MP, is spearheading the outreaches across the country. They aim to reduce a backlog in unresolved […]
– Finance Minister on ‘Because We Care’ grant Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, MP, says there is no better investment than an investment made in Guyana’s children. The Minister made this statement at the Betsy Ground Primary School today, one of several stops he made […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall, MP, has called on Region 10 contractors to complete their projects, which are aimed at boosting the Region’s infrastructural development and enhancing residents’ quality of life. The Minister made this call on Wednesday during a meeting held at the Mackenzie High School. “This Region has a […]
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony welcomes a medical outreach programme which will benefit 2,000 residents, including migrants in the Barima-Waini (Region One). The outreach is being organised by the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady, the United States Embassy, Guyana Medical Relief, the International Organization for […]
– at Pre-Summit for UN Food Systems Summit Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, MP, says in order for countries to ensure safe and nutritious foods remain accessible, food availability, access, utilisation, and stability must be addressed holistically. The Minister made this statement on Wednesday when he joined Ministers of Agriculture and other officials from around […]