AS the number of weekly reported deaths from COVID-19 plunged to its lowest since March 2020, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said, on Wednesday, that the end of the pandemic is now in sight. “We have never been in a better position to end the pandemic”, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists during his regular…
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, on Saturday, launched Child Protection week in a fun and meaningful way with the planting of trees with children under the banner: “Nurture with Nature.” Subject Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, said: “The symbolic act of planting trees with children is a purposeful reminder of the consistent care,…
PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali, is set to participate in a number of bilateral engagements and address several high-level events while at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which is being held from September 13-27, 2022, in New York, USA. On Monday, September 19, at the start of the high-level week of…
–town’s Chamber of Commerce says, points to opportunities for investments EVIDENCED by a recent $400 million investment in the Linden, Region 10, economy through the launch of two new businesses, more is being done in the region to stimulate economic growth and advancement. President of the Linden Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Victor Fernandes, during…
–recognised for outstanding service to advancement of quality education, servant leadership, results-oriented, solutions-focused approach MINISTER of Education, Priya Manickchand, was, on Wednesday, conferred with the title of Honourary Fellow of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) at a ceremony in Calgary, Canada. The title was conferred upon Minister Manickchand in recognition of her outstanding service to…
–as part of local authorities’ plans to improve healthcare countrywide By Samuel Sukhnandan in Beijing THE government has signed contracts with China’s Sinopharm International for the construction of six new regional hospitals in various parts of the country. This was according to Chief Engineer of Sinopharm, Fu Qiang, during a recent engagement with the foreign…
–with Cricket Carnival celebrations, Prime Minister says PRIME Minister, Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips, who is fulfilling the duties of President, officially declared open the “One Guyana Festival” at the Guyana National Stadium, on Friday. During the launch of the event organised by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, spectators were treated to a rich…
–following Top Cop’s final inspection COMMISSIONER of Police, Clifton Hicken, completed the final inspection of the Eccles roundabout (which connects the Mandela to Diamond four-lane Highway), on Saturday. With the roundabout completed, the Mandela to Eccles Road is now opened to traffic. Accompanying the Commissioner of Police were Commander of Regional Division Four ‘B’, Senior…
–President Ali tells Guyanese in Florida –outlines ‘One Guyana’ agenda PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has engaged Guyanese in Florida on his government’s vision for the development of Guyana and has extended an invitation for those abroad to return “home” and contribute to the development of their motherland. He highlighted his “One Guyana” agenda and deliberated…
West Indies Legends notched up a second win in the Road Safety World Series 2022 on Saturday to remain unbeaten in the eight-team tournament in India. A commanding eight-wicket win over England Legends spurred to the West Indies Legends to top of the table, after they also defeated Bangladesh Legends and had an equal share…
