Approximately 300 health facilities across Guyana are expected to be connected to Starlink by June 2025, enhancing telemedicine services nationwide. The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, during a graduation exercise in Lethem, Region Nine, last Saturday. Starlink, a satellite-operated internet constellation, is being utilised to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in […]
– Understanding Good and Bads Fats, Portion Size Control and Calculating Your Glycaemic Levels By Shabana Shaw Fats play a very important role in a human’s body, hence they must be included in their correct portion size in your diet. Nutritionist Abigail Caleb who is a Senior Technical Officer – Food Security and Nutrition at […]
–Minister Sukhai urged residents to ‘spend wisely’ The Mahdia township in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) was buzzing with excitement on Monday as the government officially launched the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai spearheaded the distribution exercise in the village of Campbelltown as residents turned out in their numbers to […]
The friendship between Guyana and Qatar exemplifies how countries across the globe can come together to drive progress. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali emphasised this during a reception on Monday at the Marriott Hotel to celebrate Qatar’s National Day. He said a shared vision for prosperity and development closely links the two countries. “I believe […]
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Toshao Ridley Joseph, who was recently elected to head the village of Tassarene; the loss of anyone should be mourned with respect – more so, someone whose life was so brutally and senselessly lost. Such circumstances require some level dignity from all of us. Since his election, I […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo claims that the mining sector has been negatively impacted by Guyana’s burgeoning oil and gas industry. Dr Jagdeo was at the time responding to a concern posed by the Alliance for Change (AFC), that the mining sector has been plagued by the ‘Dutch disease’ due […]
The Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony and the entire health fraternity express our profound sympathy to the family, friends, and colleagues of RidleyJoseph, Toshao of Tassarene village in Middle Mazaruni who passed this morning. Joseph was expected to graduate today as the ‘Best Graduating Student’ of the Health Ministry’s Registered Nursing Assistant (RNA) programme […]
The latest Board of Industrial Training (BIT) cohort saw numerous individuals from diverse backgrounds reaching a new educational milestone. On Monday, 40 graduates from Region Three took to the stage at the Leonora Technical Vocational Centre’s auditorium, creating an atmosphere of excitement and celebration. This life-changing accomplishment was made possible through a collaboration between the […]
Several communities in Region Nine including Annai, Wowetta, Kwatamang, Surama, and Yakarinta, received farming implements such as chemicals, acoustic ant bait, and seedlings to boost sustainable agricultural production and support economic development. The distribution exercises were spearheaded by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha during a recent two-day outreach in the region. During the visit, the […]
Cassava farmers in Massara, Region Nine, will soon receive a $5 million grant to enhance cassava production, as part of the government’s proactive efforts to strengthen food security. The grant is expected within one week. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha announced the initiative during a recent two-day outreach in the region. The National Agricultural Research […]