Another kite distribution exercise on Sunday saw scores of children from various communities in South Georgetown receiving kites to participate in the Easter festivities. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made his way through Lodge and surrounding communities, engaging with residents and handing out kites to the children in the areas. This is part […]
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, on Saturday presented the Rupununi Livestock Association with a cheque valued at $1 million to support the ongoing development of agriculture. The minister was at the time witnessing the opening of Rodeo 2023, dubbed ‘Dust till Dawn.’ Recognising the crucial role that agriculture plays in the country’s economy, the […]
–Community-based tourism will provide various opportunities for residents Tourists will soon have the opportunity to explore and learn more about the traditional values and culture of the Indigenous people in Mainstay/Whyaka, Region Two, as the nature trail is almost completed. Tourists will get a unique travel experience thanks to this venture. The community is embarking […]
The Ministry of Health in partnership with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) are working on an initiative to eradicate five key infectious diseases from Guyana. Filaria [big foot], leprosy, chagas, leishmaniasis or bush yaws, have been identified by the government to be eradicated in a few years. Government remains confident that these […]
Government’s countrywide kite distribution exercise continued on Saturday as Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, handed out kites to the children of various communities in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Children from Black Bush Polder, West Canje, Port Mourant, Edinburgh, Angoy’s Avenue, Canefield, New Amsterdam, Gibraltar/Fyrish, Bloomfield, Letter Kenny, Manchester, and other surrounding communities were elated to […]
By Vivekanand Rajcoomar Guyana is a beautiful country that is rich in its tapestry of diversity, and a Guyanese Easter reflects this uniqueness with a blend of traditions. For many, it is a time for deep reflection on faith and one’s path in this our “One Guyana.” Others look forward to gathering with family and […]
All residents of Parishara, Region Nine, will soon have access to potable water when a new well is drilled in the village. The decision to construct an additional well followed a request from the village Toshao, during the National Toshaos’ Council Conference last September. Government recognised the importance of the well after the village council […]
Residents of Paramakatoi, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and the surrounding communities will benefit from improved access to healthcare with the commissioning of a smart hospital in the village. The Paramakatoi Smart Hospital, previously the Paramakatoi Health Centre, was retrofitted to meet modern standards as part of the Smart Health Care Facilities in the Caribbean Project. The […]
Hundreds of kites were on Saturday distributed to the children of Region Ten for the much-anticipated Easter celebration by Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill and his team. Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Colourful kites in various shapes and sizes were distributed in the communities of Amelia’s Ward, […]
— Highlights investments made in health infrastructure, human resource Guyana joined the rest of the world in observing ‘World Health Day 2023’ on Friday, under the theme ‘Health For All’, and President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali underscored the importance of promoting greater access and equity in healthcare. It was highlighted that achieving greater equity in […]