On Thursday, the government in collaboration with the Cricket Carnival Committee updated the country about the expectations for the dynamic and vibrant lineup of events, this year. Among the events are Welcome Home Pan, Brass and Soca, Guyana Super Concert, Regional Food Festival, cricket carnival road parade, President’s Cup, Chutney Concert, and the Caribbean Premiere League […]
Contracts to the tune of $182 million were on Thursday signed to advance phase two of rehabilitative works on a number of roads in Albouystown and Castello Housing Scheme, West La Penitence, Georgetown. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, along with his Permanent Secretary, Vladium Persaud facilitated the signing of 16 contracts, […]
The move to establish colourful designs on the curtain walls at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is part of the government’s plan to modernise and improve the aesthetic of the nation’s premier port of entry. While the new feature has sparked controversy, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill told the Department of Public […]
The prices for various food commodities including root crops, greens, fruits, meat, and eggs, since September 6, indicate that non-traditional produce has remained stable at major markets countrywide. The stability is expected to alleviate the cost of living for many households. For instance, consumers can find cassava priced at $200 per pound at the Diamond, […]
Some 123 women from Bartica and Kamarang, Region Seven are empowering themselves through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s – Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme. In Bartica, some 50 women are being trained in child care level two, another 19 are being trained in entrepreneurship, and 23 women are pursuing the […]
The Ministry of Health has rolled out a comprehensive screening programme for major non-communicable chronic diseases that saw 53, 791 persons being screened in the first half of 2023. The amount surpasses the 2023 target of 50,000 and is significant when compared to the over 27,000 persons screened in the previous year. This is according to […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has implemented strong security measures to guarantee the safety of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) attendees as well as other residents and visitors during the highly anticipated cricket season. The Department of Public Information (DPI) on Wednesday spoke with Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations’ (ag), Ravindradat Budhram, who explained that the cricket teams are fully […]
Paper-based medical record keeping in Guyana’s healthcare system will be a thing of the past, as the government is swiftly moving to incorporate modern technology into the health sector by implementing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. EHRs are a vital part of health and contain a patient’s medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunisation […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has stated he is not disappointed about the number of bids received for the country’s competitive offshore oil and gas licensing round, which includes 14 oil blocks offshore Guyana. The head of state said it is a tremendous accomplishment for the small-producing oil and gas nation, especially at a time […]
Region Nine’s health infrastructure is seeing tremendous transformation, as the government is now in the procurement stage for contractors to conduct upgrades of the Sand Creek, Karasabai and Annai Health Centres into district hospitals. This will ensure residents residing in these districts are receiving additional health services including surgery, eliminating the need for long travel […]