The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Training Programme launched on Sunday in Region Six will see more than 200 persons participating over the next four months to support nurses and other medical professionals. The comprehensive programme includes theoretical instruction and practical clinical training. It covers basic aspects like patient care, infection prevention, medical ethics, and emergency […]

Guyana joined the globe in celebrating International Day of Forests on March 21, under the theme of “Forests and food.” The occasion spotlighted Guyana’s leadership in forest conservation and its commitment to protecting its critical asset – not just for national benefit, but for the globe. Covering more than 85% of the country’s landmass and […]

Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton has reiterated the importance of skills training in promoting community development, as another cohort of 126 individuals from Region One begins their technical journey under the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). The batch comprising 94 men and 32 women, hails from Yarakita, Kamwatta, White Water, and Koberimo Villages, and the […]

Children residing along the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) corridor will soon access comprehensive secondary education as construction advances on new secondary schools there. The completion of the Prospect Secondary and the Kaneville Secondary Schools will accommodate hundreds of students, enabling them to further their education and sit the Caribbean Secondary Examinations Certificate (CSEC) exams. […]

Women aged 40 to 65 years old from Region Six no longer have to travel to Georgetown for breast cancer screening following the commissioning of a new mammogram machine at the New Amsterdam Hospital.  The new machine has increased the hospital’s ability to detect, diagnose and monitor breast cancer locally. Minister of Health Dr Frank […]

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic is a government that stands firm in its commitment to transforming lives countrywide and remains connected to Guyanese despite their race, colour, or creed. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the declaration on Sunday as he zeroed in on the massive accomplishments made across the East Berbice – Corentyne region since […]

Hundreds gathered on Sunday at Babu Jaan, Port Mourant, Region 6, to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Cheddi Jagan, the founder of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP). Against the backdrop of this annual memorial event, the PPP’s leadership delivered a resounding message of confidence and unity as they look ahead to the 2025 […]

Effective August 1, crossings at the Demerara Harbour Bridge, the Berbice River Bridge, and the Wismar Bridge in Region Ten will be free of cost. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Sunday while addressing a large gathering at Babu Jaan in Port Mourant, Corentyne. He believes that the significant move by the […]

The government is considering the approval of a new airstrip in Charity, Region Two, as part of its plans to enhance nationwide transportation connectivity. While the proposal to build the new airstrip was submitted by a private company, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill has made it clear that the facility must be accessible […]

-As President Ali breaks ground for modern $831.1M Campbellville Polyclinic Residents of Campbellville, Kitty, and nearby communities are set to benefit from enhanced specialised medical care as President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali turned the sod for the modern Campbellville Polyclinic on Saturday. The more than $831 million project will see the integration of the Campbellville […]