Kares One Guyana T10: Who will claim the Essequibo crown?

THE air on the Essequibo Coast is thick with anticipation as cricket fans ponder the burning question: which team will emerge victorious from the Essequibo zone of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast and secure the final coveted spot in the...

Ali promises medical school, engineering faculty for Region Two

President Irfaan Ali addressing the crowd at Anna Regina yesterday -at Anna Regina meeting President Irfaan Ali yesterday unveiled a slate of new development promises for Region Two while addressing a large crowd at Anna Regina. The rally, held at...

Digitisation of MMU must be done this year; I don’t want to hear drugs are not available – Pres. Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali has called for the completion of the digitisation of the Materials Management Unit (MMU) at the Ministry of Health, warning that “if it is not done by this year end, then some people will have to find a new road to walk...

27 more technicians certified to support Guyana’s growing electric vehicle sector

ELECTRIC car owners can now rest assured that, if damaged, their vehicles will receive the care they need, as Guyana welcomes more electric vehicles than ever before. With EVs continuing to emerge on Guyana’s roadways, the Guyana Energy Agency...

Medical school, engineering faculty & modern dialysis facility for Essequibo – Pres. Ali announces

A medical school and an engineering faculty, as well as a modern dialysis facility, are among the new projects that residents of Region Two can expect under the next People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government. This is according to...

Guyana launches free crop insurance programme for rice farmers

The Guyana government on Tuesday launched the first-ever crop insurance programme for rice farmers, with President Irfaan Ali saying that it will provide free coverage for 6,000 rice farmers across Guyana, particularly those most vulnerable to the...

CARPHA strengthens laboratory coordination, networking at workshop in Guyana

CARPHA unites regional leaders in push for enhanced laboratory networking

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), through its Caribbean Public Health Laboratory Network (CariPHLN), has successfully concluded a strategic and energising three-day workshop in Georgetown, Guyana. This high-level event brought together...

From Georgetown to Columbia: Keisha Jackson’s journey of resilience, sustainable dreams

WHEN 29-year-old Keisha Jackson reflects on her life’s journey, she does so not with pride alone, but with a clear message: “My story is not just one of personal triumph; it’s a narrative of hope and the belief that even in the face of adversity,...

Medical School, Engineering Faculty coming to Essequibo – President Ali announces

– Over 4,000 scholarships issued; major support for rice farmers, infrastructure advancements By: Indrawattie Natram President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that a medical school and a faculty of engineering will be established in Region...

Guyana: No refinery talks before September election

Guyana’s Min­is­ter of Nat­ur­al Re­sources, Vick­ram Bhar­rat, says while the coun­try has not closed the door on part­ner­ing with T&T to re­open the Petrotrin Re­fin­ery in Pointe-a-Pierre, there are fac­tors they will have to con­sid­er...

Guyana partners with Yale to advance global biodiversity science

The Government of Guyana yesterday formalized a strategic partnership with the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change (YCBGC). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed during the inaugural Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) Summit in...

Guyana Signs Historic Biodiversity Pact With Yale University

The Government of Guyana has signed a landmark agreement with Yale University’s Centre for Biodiversity and Global Change, launching a transformative long-term collaboration aimed at protecting the planet’s biodiversity. ‘The move comes as the...

107 medical professionals receive scholarships for advanced studies with 3 UK universities

The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), has awarded 107 scholarships to medical professionals for postgraduate studies at the University of Buckingham, University of Wolverhampton and the University of South...

Guyana secures HPV-9 vaccine at 96% discount, launches nationwide cervical cancer fight

The Ministry of Health has introduced the Human Papillomavirus-9 (HPV-9) vaccine to fight cervical cancer, obtaining 50,000 doses at a lower cost from Merck & Co. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony announced the launch of the vaccine on Wednesday...

Guyana signs MOU with Yale University to launch biodiversity research partnership

The Government of Guyana has signed a groundbreaking agreement with Yale University’s Center for Biodiversity and Global Change, establishing a long-term partnership that aims to position the country as a global leader in biodiversity research and...

Reclaiming the village

Speak to anyone who has ever lost or damaged their cell phone, and they’ll likely describe feeling disoriented, even bereft. Some people are truly unable to function without that now-essential appendage, used for both work and play. Today’s...

Newly re-established Colombian Embassy opens in Georgetown

Prime Minister Mark Phillips underscored Guyana’s commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation with the Republic of Colombia during a reception held in honour of the country’s 215th Independence anniversary, in conjunction with the official...

India and CARICOM renew their pledge to strengthen their scientific and technological collaboration

Georgetown, July 26: The Indian High Commission in Guyana held a roundtable discussion titled 'India-CARICOM Cooperation in Resource Mapping, Climate Change and Agricultural Research & Development', reaffirming India's commitment to enhancing...

Guyana, Yale University ink pact for biodiversity conservation

–Jagdeo reminds of country’s ‘modest’ beginnings as it takes on new feat to generate biodiversity financing GUYANA will now have access to cutting edge technology to support enhanced conservation efforts of its biodiversity, following the signing...