The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Thursday hosted an emergency flood preparedness meeting with Regional Chairpersons, Regional Executive Officers and town councils from most of the administrative regions and towns in Guyana. The virtual meeting was aimed at presenting climate information to meet the needs of stakeholders and communicate uncertainties associated with the climate predictions […]
The Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) launched its inaugural oil and gas seminar for its first batch of high school students on Friday. As part of a collaborative effort, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. Ltd (GTT) and the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) aim to educate Guyanese students throughout Guyana […]
Recognising the need for an outpatient facility in the city, Dr. Chetram Budhu and his wife Mrs. Ratna Budhu in June 2012 established the Quest Medical Centre. Located at Laluni Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, this medical facility initially started by offering basic clinical tests to clients, including Ultrasounds, X-rays, Heart tests and other services. Just one […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall, MP, said the PPP/C Government will continue to provide financial support to farmers across the country, to ensure they return to their farmlands. The minister was part of a ministerial team that recently distributed millions of dollars in flood relief grants to farmers in the Upper […]
Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh recently met with European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana Dr. Fernando Ponz Cantó at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre where the two officials co-chaired an important Policy Dialogue focused on EU-Guyana Development Cooperation. The meeting was a successful step towards further cooperation achievements for the benefit of Guyana’s citizens […]
Chairman of Region Nine, Brian Allicock said the Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) is experiencing better quality services under the PPP/C Administration. In a recent interview with DPI, the chairman lauded the modern hospital which was recently commissioned to provide improved services to residents. “So much has been done in terms of health development. We […]
The adverse and potentially catastrophic impacts of climate change are already being experienced in Guyana, and since the 1960s, Guyana has observed marked increases in temperatures, sea levels and the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events. As one of many small developing states, Guyana is doing its part to improve and sustain a clean […]
The community of Toka, located in the North Rupununi, Region Nine, is refocusing its attention on agriculture, as part of its holistic community economic development plan. The community, which has a population of about 300 Makushi people, is involved in small-scale farming of corn, peanuts, cattle, poultry and bees. Delano Davis, Toka Deputy Toshao, explained […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall, MP, at a recent consultation with residents of Moshabo, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) outlined the government’s 2022 budget plans for developments in the village. Among projects to be addressed in next year’s budget includes rehabilitation works on a number of government buildings in the village, and provision […]
The Infectious Diseases Hospital at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, now boasts a labour room where pregnant women infected with COVID-19 can give birth. Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony MP said there are currently 22 pregnant women hospitalised at the facility. “We are keeping them at the COVID hospital and when they go into labour, […]