Guyanese who test positive for COVID-19 for the first time will soon be able to take the Paxlovid pill to treat the disease. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said Wednesday, that the government has been working with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to secure the medication. “We have been working with UNICEF to be […]
Citizens will be better prepared to respond to natural disasters such as flooding, as the Guyana Hydrometeorological Office is exploring the possibility of moving to impact-based forecasting. Impact-based forecasting is a structured approach for combining hazard, exposure and vulnerability data to identify risk and support decision-making, with the ultimate objective of encouraging early action that […]
– modalities worked out, housing ministry moves to tender project Persons constructing homes costing up to $25 million will soon be able to benefit from cement and steel as part of the government’s homebuilders support initiative. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Sherwyn Greaves, said the government is expected […]
The PPP/C Administration remains committed to the development of agriculture production and ensuring food security. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha highlighted that grassroot farmers will receive assistance to boost output and productivity. The government has revitalised the industry with significant investments over the last two years, while also initiating new programmes to engage more youths in […]
– some 150 artisanal fishers to benefit from safety gear Today the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations handed over a quantity of safety equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fisheries Department as part of its Emergency Response and Early Recovery Support to Smallholder Farmers Affected by the 2021 Floods in Guyana […]
─ commits to continuous improvement in education sector As Guyana joins the rest of the world in celebrating teachers’ day, His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday commended the educators for their hard work and dedication to molding the minds of the country’s future leaders. Dr Ali said the transformation of the education system […]– Announces plans for clerical support and daycare centres His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will continue to put systems in place to create the best working environment for teachers in Guyana. He said that since his Government took office two years ago, they have worked on enhancing the lives of both […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is once again organising its ‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative which focuses on children between the ages of four to 15 with special needs, including those living with disabilities. The ministry, in a recent social media post, announced that it has already begun receiving ‘wishes’. Emphasis […]
Guyanese youths are being encouraged to explore career opportunities in hydrometeorology as it will allow them to contribute to the fight against climate change and ensure the nation becomes resilient towards its effects. This call was made by Chief Hydrometeorology Officer, Dr Garvin Cummings, at a career fair hosted on Wednesday in observance of the […]
Residents in Paruima Village, Region Seven, will no longer have to travel long hours to Kamarang Village or Georgetown to seek medical services, following the construction of a doctors’ quarters. Member of Parliament, Lee Williams spoke with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Wednesday, where he revealed that final touches are being done to […]