The Opposition-nominated Commissioners on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) have asked for the use of biometric systems in the country’s voting process but Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo is against this. A biometric system is one that uses physical characteristics such as fingerprints to help identify people. And the opposition-nominated Commissioners believe that this will…

THE Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), in collaboration with the Sister’s Village Masjid, on August 14, 2022, hosted a medical outreach in the West Bank Demerara community. According to a press release, the outreach was supported by the Guyana Cancer Foundation, National Aids Programme Secretariat, National Blood Transfusion Services, Dauntless Professional Therapeutic Bodyworks, Georgetown…

The Opposition-nominated Commissioners on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) have asked for the use of biometric systems in the country’s voting process but Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo is against this. A biometric system is one that uses physical characteristics such as fingerprints to help identify people. And the opposition-nominated Commissioners believe that this will…

IN a bid to widen the public’s awareness about consumers rights, the Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission (CCAC) on Thursday held its first virtual public consultation on its recently published draft rules of procedure. The interactive session saw several stakeholders and patrons being informed about the consumer rights and policies that have been established to…

The Opposition-nominated Commissioners on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) have asked for the use of biometric systems in the country’s voting process but Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo is against this. A biometric system is one that uses physical characteristics such as fingerprints to help identify people. And the opposition-nominated Commissioners believe that this will…

IN offering much needed support to survivors of domestic violence, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security in collaboration with Massy Distribution, on Friday, launched its $1.5 million women’s grocery voucher programme, at Massy’s Montrose, East Coast Demerara headquarters. The ‘SAFE – Stop Abuse, Stay Empowered’ programme which is set to benefit 100 women…

Before an event can be held within the Georgetown municipality, organisers are required to seek permission from the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) but this has not been happening. The prevailing situation was bemoaned by Mayor Ubraj Narine who during a press conference at City Hall on Friday said that the practice is beginning to…

OVER 600 residents of Swan on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway will soon have access to potable water in their homes with a new well which is nearing completion. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, on Wednesday, visited the construction site to have a first-hand view of the project. Within a week, the…

Mayor of Georgetown Ubraj Narine has issued calls for government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and other stakeholders to work together to establish a “special unit” to assist social rejects within the city. “We’re really in need to have the social rejects placed in a home where they can get treatment and better care so that they…

WITH the aim of supporting countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to develop or update their operational plans to face future pandemics, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is holding a regional workshop on preparedness and response to events with pandemic and epidemic potential. This workshop will build on the lessons learned from COVID-19.…