Government’s ‘Because We Care’ $30,000 cash grant and uniform voucher is set to begin distribution next Tuesday, August 2, which will see almost 194,000 Guyanese students of public and private schools benefitting. This is part of the PPP/C Administration’s manifesto commitment to improve access to education at every level, while reducing the cost of education […]
-COVID monitoring activities continue countrywide The new oxygen plant is now being installed at the Ocean View Infectious Diseases Hospital, Lilliendaal which will meet the hospital’s increased demand for oxygen in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other infectious diseases. The plant, which was donated by the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) and Sewa to the […]
Government is committed to the upholding of the rule of law in all its facets, including the pursuit of all forms of criminality, in particular organized crimes. This is according to Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, S.C who met with Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Legal Attache’ James Markley, FBI’s Assistant Legal […]
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), will on Thursday launch a programme geared at providing medication and other services to persons living with Hepatitis C. The viral infection which causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage, spreads through contaminated blood, according to Mayo Clinic. Health Minister, […]
United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken has described Guyana as a “very strong partner” to his country. The Secretary of State made the statement Monday, when leaders of the two countries met in Washington to commence discussions on a range of issues to further deepen bilateral relations. “Guyana has been a very strong partner […]
Residents of North Bladen Hall and surrounding communities sang praises to the government for finally being included in the country’s development after being neglected for a long time. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall on Monday, spearheaded a community engagement which saw the concerns of residents being addressed. The minister apologised to […]
While Guyana is rapidly evolving as an oil and gas market, the nation’s economy will not depend solely on the treasured natural resource for countrywide development. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, said the essential resource is an important part of the country’s development trajectory. The head of state made it clear that the hydrocarbon will […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali defined this week’s engagements in the US as “extraordinary” and noted that the aim is to discuss areas of mutual interest, areas of strength and to expand the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The Head of State said that meetings on the opening day of the visit were very […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, said the United States can play a major role in helping the Caribbean region secure funding for the protection of the environment. The president was at the time having a ‘public conversation’ during an official state visit to Washington DC, where he shared his vision on the future of […]– US to provide support for Guyana’s banking, finance and tourism sectors His Excellency President Irfaan Ali and US Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Don Graves held fruitful discussions today in Washington DC. Deputy Secretary Greaves committed support to the Government of Guyana in the areas of banking, finance, and tourism as well as US private […]