More surgeries to be performed at Mahaicony Hospital

More surgeries to be performed at Mahaicony Hospital

More surgeries will soon be performed at the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) as a new living quarter is being constructed at the facility to house more doctors and other medical personnel. “Recently, we started doing surgeries at this hospital, so we’re looking to increase our fleet of medical staff which is doctors, nurses,…

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Children hid as gunman reportedly entered Sophia home to murder father

Children hid as gunman reportedly entered Sophia home to murder father

THE investigation is ongoing into the Thursday evening murder of 43-year-old Collin McPherson, a driver attached to the Ministry of Health, a police statement said Friday morning. McPherson, of ‘D’ Field, Sophia, was in front of his yard in the company of others when the lone gunman approached, the police statement continued. “McPherson’s 18-year-old son…

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New hospital, hospitality programme part of Texila’s US$25M investment to transform education

New hospital, hospitality programme part of Texila’s US$25M investment to transform education

By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy The Texila American University is hoping to significantly expand operations over the next few years and about US $25 million will be spent on establishing a new hospital at Providence on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD), along with a suite of new programmes at the school. The university’s Chief Executive…

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Local Content policy not meant to drive away foreign investors -Natural Resources Minister

Local Content policy not meant to drive away foreign investors -Natural Resources Minister

Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat announced today that his Ministry is putting necessary measures in place to ensure that Guyanese benefit from the oil and gas sector with its new Local Content Legislation. During a consultation on the Local Content Policy, Minister Bharrat said a Local Content Secretariat has already been established to serve…

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Local Content policy not meant to drive away foreign investors -Natural Resources Minister

Local Content policy not meant to drive away foreign investors -Natural Resources Minister

Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat announced today that his Ministry is putting necessary measures in place to ensure that Guyanese benefit from the oil and gas sector with its new Local Content Legislation. During a consultation on the Local Content Policy, Minister Bharrat said a Local Content Secretariat has already been established to serve…

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Local Content policy not meant to drive away foreign investors -Natural Resources Minister

Local Content policy not meant to drive away foreign investors -Natural Resources Minister

Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat announced today that his Ministry is putting necessary measures in place to ensure that Guyanese benefit from the oil and gas sector with its new Local Content Legislation. During a consultation on the Local Content Policy, Minister Bharrat said a Local Content Secretariat has already been established to serve…

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