–Surveillance system in place at ports of entry Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony Monday said Guyana is prepared to handle monkeypox cases since it can test and treat the disease. Trinidad and Tobago reported its first and second cases of monkeypox on July 11 and 12 respectively, which involved a middle-aged man who had […]
Guyana is collaborating with regional and international partners to showcase its leadership in the areas of climate and environment. In fact, the country’s international leadership in climate security, among other things, will take centre stage at the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the UAE […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is looking to establish an air wing as it seeks to reform and modernise its services, to more contemporary policing, while enhancing its capacity. This was announced by Acting Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken during the force’s 184th Anniversary Awards Ceremony held Thursday last, at the Police Officers’ Annexe, Eve […]
The creation of new products and experiences brings vast diversity to Guyana’s evolving tourism sector, and Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Kamrul Baksh remains adamant that all regions should develop products that will benefit their communities. He made the disclosure during a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), as […]
The Ministry of Health recently received a quantity of testing equipment and other materials that will be utilised for the Comprehensive Child and Youth Health Programme (CYHP) to be rolled out shortly. Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony accompanied by Director of Primary Health Care, Dr. Ertensia Hamilton received the equipment from Mount Sinai Country Director, Josuè […]
Several villages within the Moruca sub-district in Region One recently received buses, tractors, boat engines, and generators from the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and the United Nations (UN). Minister Pauline Sukhai, and Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal handed over the gifts, during the Regional Toshaos and Community Democratic Council (CDC) Chairpersons Conference, at […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the launch of ‘Operation Clear-up,’ an initiative aimed at regularising communities and resolving outstanding land title issues in those areas. The special operation, spearheaded by the Ministry of Housing and Water, will see the resolution of longstanding housing matters across the country. The president made the announcement during […]
The members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) were sworn in on Friday, and the body is expected to play a significant role in reducing the burdens being shouldered by Guyana’s judicial system. The members who took their oaths of office before President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, at his office include Chancellor of the Judiciary […]
As Guyana mourns the loss of Ashton Chase, OE, SC, one of its key players in the nation’s road to freedom, President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali urged Guyanese not to forget the pillars of democracy, even as the country continues to move forward. President Ali made the charge Friday morning during the funeral service for […]
Over 87,000 children are benefitting from the government’s national school feeding programme, which provides juice and biscuits, breakfast, and hot meals. With some $2.1 billion set aside for 2023, the undertaking supports the Ministry of Education’s agenda to further improve the attendance and enrollment of students at schools. During a press conference on Wednesday, President, […]