With cervical cancer maintaining its position as the second most common cancer affecting women, the low adoption rate of HPV vaccines in Guyana has become a cause for concern, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has stated. These vaccines serve as a vital safeguard against HPV infections and cervical pre-cancers, hence the urgency for increased […]
Twenty-five Guyana Water Inc (GWI) plant operators from across the country are now better equipped to perform optimally at their job. The water treatment plant operators drawn from Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, and 10 recently graduated from a rigorous upskilling programme designed by the company. Nazimul Ghani of Region Six was adjudged the […]
Students of Hogg Island, Region Three will benefit from the construction of a primary school to the tune of $54 million, as the government continues to ensure equal access to education countrywide. The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Three is inviting bids from eligible persons to execute the work. Bids are also invited for […]
– as Govt/SFD prepare to sign major agreements for infrastructural development His Excellency President Mohamed Irfaan Ali this morning hosted a breakfast meeting with visiting Saudi Fund for Development’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) His Excellency Sultan A. AlMarshad and team at State House. The Saudi team arrived in Guyana last evening and will be signing […]
Dear Editor, Reference is made to your article in Sunday Stabroek of June 4, 2023, regarding differences in positions advanced by the Government of Guyana and IDPADA-G to the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. Firstly, to cut through all of the noise, which unfortunately tends to obscure the real issues of […]
His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of India following the devastating train crash that occurred in the State of Odisha. In a letter to the President of the Republic of India, Her Excellency Smt Droupadi Murmu, and Dr Ali said that his thoughts and prayers […]Local Government Elections (LGEs) allow Guyanese to vote for local government officials within their communities, who represent their interests and improve their quality of life. These local officials are responsible for assessing the needs of residents and ensuring development at the community level. For context, municipalities, and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) have revenue-raising powers, and […]
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has invited the submission of bids for the construction of a regional office in Mabaruma, Region One (Barima-Waini). According to a document released by GWI, some $43 million has been budgeted for the execution of the project. The construction of the office will allow GWI to reach residents in Region […]
In an effort to effectively manage cancer patients in Guyana, the Ministry of Health is aiming to implement a telepathology programme at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) within the next three months. The ministry is working along with the Mount Sinai Health System to develop this programme locally. Telepathology uses telecommunications technology to facilitate […]
The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) through its Agricultural Programme has harvested a quantity of corn at the Lusignan Prison farm, signalling a great success in the initiative. The large-scale farming initiative is a way to showcase the prison service’s vigorous rehabilitation drive for inmates and to help them develop their agricultural skills as well as […]