The Health Ministry on Monday handed over some 10 ATVs to the respective Regional Health Officers of Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine to facilitate a boost in healthcare delivery. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said the equipment will help to transfer patients from one location to another within these remote areas. He said that […]
─ debunks Norton’s claims of inactivity in Region 10 During successive People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) governments, the township of Linden has seen tremendous development in the areas of healthcare, infrastructure, housing and education. This was clarified by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, as he debunked baseless accusations of inactivity in Linden made by […]
The government is working on a strategic approach to address informal settlements or squatting areas across the country. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal said informal settlements remain a challenge for the government. He said the issue must be addressed frontally, especially since Guyana is seeing rapid infrastructural development. Addressing the launch of the Global […]
The Health Ministry on Monday signed an agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FOA) and the World Bank to facilitate the updating of the Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) assessment. This forms part of the ‘One Health’ agenda, to promote the highest international food standard through the integration and advancement of Guyana’s food chain. […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called for a special adaptation fund for Small Island Developing States (SIDs) and low-lying coastal states, to meet their peculiar needs relating to climate financing and address their vulnerabilities. He was at the time delivering remarks to the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum on Monday. […]
– Vice President spearheads distribution at RPA Bond, Anna Regina Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today delivered on a promise of the PPP/C Administration, as he spearheaded the distribution of the $150,000 one-off cash grant to Region Two fisherfolk at the Rice Producers’ Association (RPA) Bond, Anna Regina. Grants were distributed to 706 fisherfolk and […]
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) on Monday hosted the second round of consultation on the implementation of an automated single-window system for planning and building permission systems. Minister within the Housing and Water Ministry, Susan Rodrigues, and Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, joined permanent secretaries and other senior technical representatives of the government […]
Residents of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) will see further improvements in their daily lives as the government continues to invest in the region’s development, with 261 community roads slated for completion by 2025. Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Nigel Dharamlall reminded residents on Saturday last, that government is sincere about community development. “We have a […]
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said despite the influx of persons for the first-ever cricket carnival and Guyana’s hosting of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) this year, there has been no major increase in COVID-19 cases. Speaking during Monday’s COVID-19 update, the minister stated, “For this year, 2022, so far, we have recorded 31, 329 […]
Guyana could soon see local chefs directly benefitting from the oil and gas sector, with the establishment of a consortium of cooks supplying food and food items to Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSOs). His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday disclosed that he has called for the formation of the body, to prepare […]