President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Saturday that 150 medical personnel will benefit from young professional homes to be constructed at Plantation York on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, Region 10. The president made this announcement during the commissioning ceremony of a new advanced X-Ray machine at the Linden Hospital Complex. Medical personnel, including doctors, nurses, […]
The Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) has been enhanced with a new US$130,000 digital X-ray machine and an ambulance, which will improve the services provided to residents of Region 10. The new machine produces digital X-ray images, eliminating the need for traditional film processing. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali stated that […]President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali unveiled significant interventions for the residents of Coomacka village and its surrounding communities in Region 10 during an outreach accompanied by several cabinet members on Saturday. Addressing the challenges faced in the region, President Ali committed to prompt resolutions. To address water supply issues, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) will […]
At the launch of the Essequibo Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual Agro and Trade Expo 2023, Friday evening, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali unveiled several transformational developments through public-private partnerships set to benefit the Essequibo, Region Two, emphasising the impact on livelihoods. The construction of call centres valued some $2 billion, is expected to […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force, successfully hosted another farmers’ market on Saturday, offering reduced prices on essential commodities like eggs, chickens, and vegetables. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, present at the activity at Eve Leary ground, praised the event, highlighting the opportunity for buyers to access products at significantly […]
The state-of-the-art $220 million Ken Subraj-Zara Technical Centre at the Government Technical Institute (GTI), Woolford Avenue, Georgetown aims to enhance the delivery of technical education to many students. The building was officially commissioned on Friday. The project is part of a public-private cooperation between the Ken Subraj Foundation, a former GTI student, and the Ministry […]
With Guyana leading CARICOM in its ambitious goal of reducing its import bill by 25 per cent by 2025, the National Agricultural and Research Extension Institution (NAREI) has launched a hydroponics project in collaboration with private-owned company Victoria Greens. Hydroponic farming is a cutting-edge, efficient method that allows vegetables to be grown free from sand, […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has condemned the actions of certain overseas-based Guyanese with significant social media influence, accusing them of distorting the national position on the border issue. Speaking at his weekly press conference on Thursday at Freedom House the general secretary stated categorically, “I want to condemn […]
A local company, Sispro Inc., led by four Guyanese businesswomen, has successfully secured two offshore oil and gas exploration blocks in a competitive auction. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, announced this achievement during a press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, highlighting the significance of locals organising and collaborating with […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, has touted the government’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Master Plan 2030 as a comprehensive agenda that will ensure efficiency and security in the sector. He was at the time speaking at the Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association (GMSA)’s Technology Conference at Pegasus Hotel Corporate Centre on Thursday. PM […]