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Guyana making strides in addressing chronic kidney disease

The Government of Guyana has been making significant progress in providing the necessary treatment for persons with kidney related illnesses. While that is so, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, said it is important for persons to understand kidney disease and the importance of having healthy kidneys. “One of the things in Guyana that we […]

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Gov’t committed to serving all Guyanese, Minister  Indar reiterates during assessment visits

Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, M.P has reiterated government’s commitment to serving all Guyanese. He gave the assurance during a community outreach, on Tuesday in Unity and Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara, to conduct assessments of infrastructure in need of urgent attention. “Government continues to be on the ground, making sure that […]

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Farmers market for Albion – promises reduced prices, wide variety of products

The Ministry of Agriculture will be taking its farmers’ market initiative to the Albion Sport Complex, East Berbice Corentyne (Region Six) this Sunday. Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha said the event is being organised to allow consumers to benefit from organically grown fruits, vegetables and other commodities, while local farmers will be able to sell their produce […]

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21 swine farmers to benefit from quality breeding stock to boost Guyana’s pork production capacity 

Over the next two months, 21 swine farmers from across the country will receive several piglets to improve their breeding stock. These animals are being made available through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority’s 2022 swine improvement programme. The pilot programme, which forms part of a $1.8 million investment by the government, will see the GLDA […]

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‘Get vaccinated’ against COVID-19 ─ Health Minister reiterates call  

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is again urging persons to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as Guyana continues its fight against the disease. The ministry has a number of vaccines available including AstraZeneca, Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, Sinopharm and Sputnik V. Minister Anthony explained on Wednesday that some persons are still to take their second […]

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Public works ministry rolls out $15.2B miscellaneous roads programme

The Ministry of Public Works is set to roll out a massive infrastructure agenda for Regions Two, Three, Four, Five and Six, through its Miscellaneous Road Programme. Contractors have already been invited to submit bids through public notices in the daily newspapers. A number of roads in Region Two are set to be rehabilitated. They […]

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GEA continues to provide support for Solar Power

– Hackney Primary School benefits from the Replacement of depleted batteries The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), on February 18th, 2022, under its sustainable energy interventions at community/public buildings, replaced the 9.6 kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of the 0.5kWp Solar PV System installed at the Hackney Primary School located along the Pomeroon River.   […]

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Modern scientific farming techniques to ramp up local production

Government is working to introduce modern scientific and technological techniques of farming to stimulate production across Guyana. His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said Sunday, that the move is a strategic approach towards achieving the 25 by 2025 target in the region. He made the statement during a media conference hosted at State House. “If […]

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