The celebration of Phagwah or Holi transcends all boundaries and helps in advancing ‘One Guyana’. This sentiment was expressed by Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, M.P, on Thursday evening as he joined Hindus at several Mandirs along the east bank corridor. The Balagee and Hope […]
While government has announced the removal of the COVID-19 restrictions, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said employers could choose whether or not to keep their mask and vaccination policies. The health minister said the decline in coronavirus cases globally is one of the reasons government has lifted the public health measures. He said however, […]
─ reduction in duty and excise taxes to be reviewed The significant rise in the cost of living has taken the world by storm. This eventuality is a result of the massive increase in shipping and fuel costs and shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The global issue has also been exacerbated by the ongoing […]
A $40million gas management system will soon be installed at the Haags Bosch Sanitary Landfill Site at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, which will see a significant reduction in the stench affecting nearby residents. Some $1.4 billion has been allocated to the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to improve sanitary and environmental conditions. From […]
The Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest) has updated and reinforced the Sector Investment Prospectus for the year 2022. The readjustment was done in collaboration with various ministries and supporting agencies. Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Peter Ramsaroop said the updated Investment Prospectus focuses on agriculture, energy, mining, information and communications technology (ICT), tourism, manufacturing and services. […]
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said the government is finalising the new Mental Health Legislation and the Suicide Prevention Bill, which are intended to tackle mental health issues and suicide in Guyana. Dr. Anthony said the country’s current legislation date back to 1934, and while there have been attempts in the past to establish […]
An additional $100 million has been made available to boost healthcare delivery at several health centres in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region. Regional Chairperson, Vilma DaSilva said the fund is a plus for the region, as it will help to provide additional services to residents. As part of its mission to encourage the health of residents, DaSilva […]
Some 35 Schools Welfare Officers are now certified to provide psychosocial support to children in schools. During a small ceremony at the Pegasus Hotel Thursday morning, the Welfare Officers graduated from a European Union (EU) funded Gender Responsive Programme for Psychosocial Support to Children in Schools. This training programme was conducted through the Spotlight Initiative […]
The anticipated $82 million Fort Island Stelling in Region Three is 98 percent completed. The stelling is expected to spur economic activity on the island, where farming and fishing are the main sources of income. In budget 2022, $38 million was set aside for the completion of the stelling, which now only has minor works […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, recently visited the site for the construction of a new hospital in Anna Regina, Region Two. The modern hospital is part of a series to be constructed by the government this year at Anna Regina, Tuschen, Diamond, Enmore, Bath and No. 75 Village, Corentyne. Minister Anthony said the […]