Breast cancer screening will be enhanced in New Amsterdam, Linden, Lethem and Suddie. Mammography machines which helps doctors detect and treatment women with breast cancer, will be installed at hospitals in these cities by the end of this month. During the Ministry of Health’s year-end press briefing at Brickdam, Georgetown, on Tuesday, Minister of Health, […]
The PPP/C Government remains committed to ensuring all of its decisions are aimed at benefitting the lives of the people of Guyana. This vision is aligned with the ‘One Guyana’ initiative, which aims to fosters national unity and integration. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday at State House, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali reiterated […]
Having made significant progress in enhancing safety countrywide, Guyana recorded its lowest crime figures for 2024, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said during his end-of-year press conference at State House on Tuesday. The president noted that these improvements have contributed to a 13.6 per cent reduction in the national crime rate compared to 2023. “Over […]
The community of St Deny’s Mission located at Lake Tapakuma in Region Two has officially launched its eco-lodge. The new eco-lodge was named ‘Hadali Tokoro’ which means ‘Sunflower’ in the Lokono language. The lodge is set to boost tourism and economic opportunities for residents of the village. Built at the entrance of the village, Hadali […]
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, announced that the implementation of phase one of the much-anticipated Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system will begin at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in early 2025. The EMR system is a key component of the government’s broader digital health agenda designed to replace the paper-based data system with […]
The government plans to expand its medical screening programme to include secondary school students in 2025 as part of the Ministry of Health’s Comprehensive Child and Youth Health Programme (CYHP). Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, made the announcement on Tuesday during a media conference held at his office on Brickdam, Georgetown. The expansion aims […]
The government’s proactive strategies to combat road carnage and abuse of the roadways have led to consistent decreases in serious and fatal road accidents. This observation was shared by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who noted that fatal accidents are down by 20 per cent in 2024 when compared to the previous year. “In […]
– 179 contractors empowered – Over 1000 job opportunities provided One hundred and seventy-nine small contractors were awarded contracts to conduct major upgrades to the road network in Region Two. The total value of the contracts is over $2.3 billion. The signing ceremony was held on Monday at Anna Regina Secondary School and it demonstrates […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said that the 2025 budget will include the necessary funding for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to conduct General and Regional Elections. Speaking at a press conference at State House on Tuesday, the president reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting GECOM and safeguarding democracy through free and fair elections. “In […]
