– 2,900 more to benefit in the second half of 2024 As part of its efforts to gradually make tertiary education free, the government, through the Ministry of Finance, has written off approximately $203.7 million in student debt owed to the University of Guyana (UG). This was highlighted by the Ministry of Finance’s 2024 mid-year […]
The government will soon sign a contract for the development of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system aimed at digitising medical records, thereby revolutionising the health sector. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony made this announcement Saturday evening, at the graduation ceremony for the Masters Certificate in Healthcare and Physician Leadership programme at Pegasus Hotel […]
US-commissioned consultants have confirmed that Guyana’s landmark Gas-to-Energy project is technically and environmentally feasible, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said recently. The findings follow extensive due diligence carried out on the project by the U.S. Export-Import (EXIM) Bank as it prepares to present Guyana’s loan request to its Board by October in support of the […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali last week engaged in several high-level discussions in Edinburgh, Scotland, focusing on Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, and exploring opportunities for further sustainable development initiatives. According to a release from the Office of the President, the visit follows recent engagements by the King’s Foundation in Guyana, and the […]
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs and Information, Kwame McCoy has emphasised the significance of preserving the culture of our nation’s indigenous peoples, highlighting its pivotal role in diversifying Guyana. Minister McCoy shared this sentiment when he visited Swan Village and other communities along the Soesdyke/Linden highway for […]
The Government of Guyana has ramped up its efforts to strengthen capacity across all government agencies, particularly in sectors related to the oil and gas industry. According to the 2024 mid-year report released by the Ministry of Finance, all key government agencies participated in extensive training programmes focused on crude marketing, economic modelling, and cost […]
Guyana’s first state-of-the-art urban eco-lodges are now fully furnished and prepared to openly welcome and house visitors. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced the readiness of the 30 accommodations located at Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara on his social media this weekend. Designed and engineered by DuraVilla Homes under the Ministry of Housing, the eco-lodges […]
Guyana has established a comprehensive and holistic model which consists of several programmes to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The social issue affecting particularly youths and elders has caused the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security to implement measures to protect these persons, both males and females. Just recently, the Family Violence Act of 2024 […]
Fifty-four healthcare professionals countrywide have gained essential interpersonal and practical skills to enhance management and service delivery, after completing the Masters Certificate in Healthcare and Physician Leadership programme. The cohort included 24 physicians and 30 healthcare practitioners who completed the nine-month course. Launched in October 2022, this initiative was made possible through a strong partnership […]
The Ministry of Public Works’ Special Project Unit (SPU) is set to begin the rehabilitation of 28 kilometres of main access roads in several Region Three communities within the next week. The areas benefiting from the infrastructural upgrade include La Parfaite Harmonie, Onderneeming, Westminster, Recht door Zee, and Lust-en-Rust. Speaking with the Department of Public […]