Today, May 17, we are joining the World Health Organization (WHO) and all other health partners to observe World Hypertension Day under the theme “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer”. This day is being observed to raise awareness about hypertension, and its prevention, detection, and management. High blood pressure, also known as […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reopening the Skeldon Sugar Estate in Region Six despite facing several challenges. “We are working on the Skeldon Estate…I agree that there are challenges but we are working on that,” the head of state emphasised on Thursday. Addressing residents of Crabwood Creek during a […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday engaged residents of Crabwood Creek, Region Six, where he committed to address the community’s challenges and outlined a vision for comprehensive development in the region. Highlighting some of the major projects being undertaken in Region Six, President Ali mentioned the establishment of a world-class medical school at the […]
General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo rubbished the false promises laid out in “propaganda pieces” of the APNU+AFC Coalition Opposition and underlined that the ruling PPP party and Government are on track to keeping their manifesto promises. Speaking at his weekly party press conference, Dr Jagdeo expressed disappointment in the […]
Guyanese who have completed their studies at the University of Guyana (UG) are eligible for the $11 billion student relief program being implemented by the government, regardless of whether they were employed and made a certain amount of contributions to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). According to the Ministry of Finance, individuals must have graduated […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progress Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo affirmed that Guyana remains vigilant about the development on Ankoko Island by Venezuelan authorities. Media reports have shown a massive development on the island, with a bridge being made from the mainland of the neighbouring country across the Cuyuni River, to Ankoko Island. Military tanks […]
– following T&T trade issue In light of the recent denial of entry of milk products from Demerara Distiller’s Limited (DDL) into Trinidad and Tobago, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has emphasised the government’s longstanding position that phytosanitary restrictions must not be used to stifle the transport of goods. During […]
Residents of Warapoka in the Moruca sub-district, Region One, were assured of the government’s plans to upgrade the road network in the community, providing greater accessibility and significant relief. This assurance was provided by Regional Chairman, Brentnol Ashley, during the handing-over ceremony of 10 houses last weekend. “We are going to try our best […]
The Amerindian Village Elections started on Wednesday, May 15 with around 16 new toshaos, deputy toshaos, senior councillors, and councils elected across the various administrative regions. In Santa Rosa Village in the Moruca sub-district, Region One residents headed to the polls and elected young and vibrant Raul Hendrick as their new leader. Meanwhile, Derrick John, […]
A new magistrate’s court will be constructed at Tuschen, in Region Three to expand the reach of justice to residents, thereby ensuring Guyana’s judiciary can manage the hike in the number of cases. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, made the disclosure, during the commissioning ceremony of the new wing […]