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Study to utilise Hope Canal as sustainable water source begins

Government has commenced the feasibility study to determine whether the Hope Canal could be used as a sustainable potable water source to service the East Coast of Demerara. This was revealed by Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, M.P on Wednesday, during an inspection on the ongoing works of the water distribution system at […]

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Arrival Day reminds us of the “importance of tradition” – Prime Minister

–Highlights invaluable contributions of East Indians to the Guyanese society Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips spoke about the importance of tradition and culture on Thursday evening, during the Indian Commemoration Trust (ICT) 22nd Annual Pushpanjali Cultural Programme in celebration of Indian Arrival Day, 2022. The Prime Minister and his wife Mrs Mignon […]

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$100M being spent to upgrade 43 health centers/posts in Region One

The government is making headway in its commitment to ensure citizens are provided with an improved level of healthcare across the country. For instance, in Region One, 43 health facilities have been selected for upgrade that will cost government $100 million. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P. during Friday’s COVID-19 update said the facilities […]

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No adverse effects of J&J vaccine found locally – FDA’s restriction is just a precaution – Health Minister

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended the restricted use of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine and more use of the MNRA Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. During the Daily Covid-19 update on Friday, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said the decision was taken after the US recorded at least nine […]

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Conclusion of World Press Freedom Day 2022 Observances

The National Conference and Symposium organized by the Department of Public Affairs in the Office of the Prime Minister concluded on Wednesday evening with the final panel assembled among social media actors, interrogating the ‘rise of the citizen reporter and trends for 2022 and beyond’. Earlier panels examined the case for ‘partnerships in communication for […]

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Official Visit to Guyana by His Excellency Jair Bolsonaro, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, May 6, 2022

His Excellency Jair Bolsonaro, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, will pay an official visit to Guyana on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the invitation of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. During the visit the two Presidents will discuss a range of issues of bilateral interest, […]

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Message from the Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony on International Day of the Midwife 2022

Theme: “100 years of progress” Today, I join the world in recognising our hardworking and compassionate midwives. May 05 marks International Day of the Midwife, observed under the theme “100 years of progress”. International Day of the Midwife was first celebrated in 1991 and has been observed in over 50 nations worldwide. The idea to […]

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Message of His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of Arrival Day – May 5, 2022

Arrival Day celebrates our diversity                                          I extend Arrival Day greetings to all Guyanese. Arrival Day acknowledges the achievements of all those persons who came to Guyana and who, along with their descendants, have contributed to the collective effort to build our nation and agitate for its freedom. Arrival Day celebrates Guyana’s multicultural heritage. The […]

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Guyana ready to collaborate with the Czech Republic and Nigeria in food security -President Ali

His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is ready to collaborate with the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Nigeria in agriculture and food security among other areas. President Ali made this statement after accepting the letters of accreditation from the two countries’ diplomats at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul […]

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