(UK Guardian) The global monkeypox outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) – the strongest call to action the agency can make. It is the seventh time such a declaration has been made since 2009, the most recent being for Covid-19, which was given the same…
–interest rate for houses and buildings up to $9M reduced to 3.8 per cent –homes that cost $6M or less, builders will get steel needed for construction and one sling of cement –homes that cost $6M to $25M, government will provide two slings of cement MORE good news for home builders. President, Dr. Irfaan Ali…
The government plans to invest $30 billion in the construction of at least 3,500 housing units in Regions Three and Four, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal announced on Friday. Croal said that 1,500 housing units will be constructed at La Bonne Intention (LBI) on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), 1,000 at Leonora…
See full statement from Adviser to the Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy A letter in the Stabreok News under the title “The healthcare system in Guyana is fractured and needs major surgery”, provides an opportunity to highlight some of the advances in the health sector of Guyana. In several public engagements over the last…
ANSA McAl Trading Limited commissioned its first mini-mart at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara on Friday. It will be the first of several expected to be opened across the country. The company’s Managing Director Troy Cadogan said the investment of over US$1 million will be expanded to other areas across Guyana. Cadogan said mini-marts will be…
Everest Cricket Club and the Guyana Golf Association (GCA)/Nexgen Golf Academy has joined forces to promote the two disciplines. Manzoor Nadir, Speaker of the National Assembly and President of Everest Cricket Club, accepted a donation of cricket bats, helmets, and souvenirs from Aleem Hussain, President of the GGA/Nexgen Golf Academy. European Union Ambassador, Fernando Ponz…
The management of the Guyana Amazon Warriors has confirmed the appointment of Rayon Griffith as Head Coach for this season, which starts August 31 in St. Kitts. Currently, the 43-year-old, who is Level III certified, serves as the Assistant Coach for the Senior West Indies men’s team. “It is truly a privilege to continue with…
Stand-in captain Shikhar Dhawan helped India snatch a nervy three-run victory against West Indies in Port of Spain as the hosts suffered another home ODI defeat. Looking to overhaul India’s 308-7 at Queen’s Park Oval, West Indies were 133-1 at one stage, ideally placed to bounce back from their recent 3-0 drubbing by Bangladesh. Yet…
It is now a year since 24-year-old Candacey Glen first saw the symptoms of ovarian cancer that she was diagnosed with. Glen told the News Room that for several years she noticed her reproductive health was unusual. However, her doctor assured her that she was fine. She was at her sister’s baby shower in May…
The Ministry of Education Friday afternoon signed contracts totaling $198.9 million for the construction of annexes at Queen’s College and the Bishop’s High School. The contracts were signed by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Alfred King in the Ministry’s boardroom. The construction of the annex at Bishop’s High School will cost $95.4 million and will be…
