‘You are the heart of the hospital’

‘You are the heart of the hospital’

-Region Two RHO tells nurses at special dinner NURSES in Region Two were, on Thursday evening, honoured for their sacrifices and dedication to the country’s healthcare sector at a dinner and awards ceremony held at G and P Jaigobin conference hall in Henrietta. The hosting of the activity was a collaborative effort between the Regional…

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18 Lindeners to move into young professional houses soon

18 Lindeners to move into young professional houses soon

Eighteen young professionals from the mining town of Linden, Region Ten will soon be moving into their new homes, having finalised the documentation process for the units. On Friday, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Sherwyn Greaves and staff of the Land Allocation Department facilitated the exercise at…

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Video/film-making competition launched to mark India’s independence

Video/film-making competition launched to mark India’s independence

THE Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), in collaboration with Routes2Roots, has organised a video/film-making competition to connect with the Indian diaspora living abroad and with foreign students who are studying or have studied in India. Head of Administration at the Indian High Commission in Guyana, Sunil Singh, told the Guyana Chronicle this week that…

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Guyana, like Norway, recognises importance of ‘blue economy’ – Pres. Ali

Guyana, like Norway, recognises importance of ‘blue economy’ – Pres. Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana, like Norway, recognises the importance of the ‘blue economy’ which seeks to balance human well-being, social equality and environmental sustainability. According to the World Bank, the blue economy is the “sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean…

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On-site training in India under ITEC programme resumes

On-site training in India under ITEC programme resumes

THE High Commission of India in Guyana, this month, has re-started accepting applications for on-site training in India, under the Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation (ITEC) programme after a stoppage due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a release, ITEC is Government of India’s flagship programme instituted on 15th September 1964. It is aimed at sharing…

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