Politics

Special Drone Unit to be set up for better surveillance of interior region

The Government is looking to set up a unit, possibly within the Guyana Defence Force, that will utilize drone technology to provide better surveillance of the country’s airspace, particularly in the interior locations. State Minister Joseph Harmon made the revelation on Thursday during an engagement with the media and said the recent discovery of an illegal aircraft […]

Guyana provides medical help for Venezuelans who cross border seeking assistance for malaria

Health officials in Guyana have reported that they have treated some 368 Venezuelans who crossed the border in recent weeks seeking medical help for Malaria. The Government said it has been made aware of the situation from officials in the Region #1, Barima Waini area and has taken a decision to continue offering assistance to its neighbors. […]

Trini oil expert encourages Guyanese to push back against foreigners seeking oil jobs and opportunities

Guyanese are being encouraged to push back against foreigners who are coming to Guyana to take away employment and procurement opportunities in the oil and gas sector. The charge came from Trinidadian Consultant, Anthony Paul during a Local Content Stakeholder Engagement at the Guyana Marriott on Wednesday. Paul was hired by the Government of Guyana to […]

Massive HPV vaccination campaign to start on October 16

A Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination campaign will commence in Guyana on October 16th, 2017 targeting a total of 36,000 girls between the ages of nine and thirteen. The Campaign is being spearheaded by the Government of Guyana with support from the Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) and the Global Alliance for Vaccine. During […]

Education Ministry to focus on disparity in education and transportation services as new school year begins

Newly appointed Minister of Education, Nicolette Henry on Monday extended appreciation to her predecessor, Dr. Rupert Roppnarine for his distinguished service to the development of education sector. Henry who served under Dr. Rooopnarine as the Minister with responsibility for Culture, Youth, and Sport, replaced him after he was shifted to the Ministry to the Presidency as the […]

New group of Cuban trained Medical Doctors urged to be more sensitive to patient care

Thirty-Eight (38) Medical Doctors who have spent the last six years in Cuba studying have now graduated. The graduation ceremony took place on Wednesday. At the graduation, feature speaker, Minister of Public Service,  Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, took the opportunity to demand the best level of patient-centred care from the new doctors. Minister Roopnaraine charged the Doctors to be more sensitive to […]