Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh noted that work on the 2022 Census is at an advanced stage despite the challenges faced in collecting data across the country. Dr. Singh addressed questions about the Census during a sitting of the Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Wednesday when Parliamentarians scrutinised the allocations…
Public servants will get ‘full benefit’ of 8% salary increase this year – Ashni Singh
Public servants will enjoy the full benefit of their 8% salary increase this year, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said on Wednesday. Dr. Singh, who also has responsibility for the Public Service, fielded questions about increases for public servants from Opposition Parliamentarian Tabitha Sarabo-Halley during the consideration of the budget…
Health sector secures $143.2 billion for transformative investments
The parliamentary Committee of Supply on Wednesday approved the budget for the Ministry of Health for 2025, with a significant emphasis on the expansion and modernisation of health infrastructure across the country. Defending the budget, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to address the challenges…
Health sector secures $143.2 billion for transformative investments
The parliamentary Committee of Supply on Wednesday approved the budget for the Ministry of Health for 2025, with a significant emphasis on the expansion and modernisation of health infrastructure across the country. Defending the budget, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to address the challenges…
Health sector secures $143.2 billion for transformative investments
The parliamentary Committee of Supply on Wednesday approved the budget for the Ministry of Health for 2025, with a significant emphasis on the expansion and modernisation of health infrastructure across the country. Defending the budget, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to address the challenges…
Government to expand procurement access for locals – Pertab
In revising the Local Content Act, the Local Content Secretariat has said it wants to ensure that local businesses participate fully and benefit from procurement opportunities. Director of the secretariat, Dr Martin Pertab, told the News Room on Wednesday that in order to address this “burning concern,” the body will…
As Suriname prepares for oil boom, Guyana’s President says ‘work with us’
Exciting developments are unfolding in Suriname following last year’s announcement of a substantial US$10.5 billion investment in the country’s Block 58 oil and gas project. As the Dutch-speaking nation prepares for an oil boom in the years ahead, the President of neighbouring Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali, is encouraging the Surinamese…
Ministry of Health to begin offering flu vaccine to elderly, healthcare workers
In a significant move, the Ministry of Health in Guyana will soon commence administering influenza vaccines locally. The announcement was made by Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, during the consideration of the ministry’s budget on Wednesday. These vaccines were not available in the public healthcare system for many years with…
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti’s gangs
(Reuters) – More than $13 million in U.S. funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen under President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on foreign aid, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Powerful gangs, armed with weapons largely trafficked from the United States, have…
Teenager is suspect in City Councillor’s murder- Police
Investigators probing the murder of City Councillor, Kyle Anthony Solomon are pursuing a 16-year-old school dropout, who is the suspect in the crime. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said the suspect fled the scene after allegedly inflicting five stab wound on Solomon. So, Police said efforts are being made to…
