- as a result of targeted, strategic initiatives of gov’t, Vice-President Jagdeo emphasises to GOAL graduates - urges them to not be misled by detractors, do their own assessments of the country’s progress
announced soon for parents who missed initial grant distribution
- preserve, promote their rights, First Lady Ali tells global stakeholders at UN forum
FIRST Lady Arya Ali has underscored Guyana's unwavering commitment to advancing the rights of persons living with disabilities through a comprehensive approach that combines international legal standards with innovative local programmes.
The First Lady, who is leading Guyana's delegation at the Eight Session of the Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, during her address, highlighted how the nation is being guided by the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities, described by First Lady Ali as "the gold standard for advancing the rights of persons with disabilities," is the most advanced international human rights treaty in this area, establishing standards for civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights on the grounds of inclusion, equality and non-discrimi-
First Lady Arya Ali is leading a four-member delegation comprises: Ganesh Singh, Programme Manager, Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities; Dr. Ariane Mangar, Director of Disability and Rehabilitation, Ministry of Health; and Ravin Singh, Director of Projects, Policy & Public Affairs, Office of the First Lady. Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett; Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Deputy Permanent Representative; and Abosede Hazlewood, Second Secretary, comprise the team from Guyana’s Permanent Mission to the UN
nation.
Guyana boasts of having a solid legal framework through the Prevention of Discrimination Act and the Persons with Disabilities Act that cumulatively prohibit discrimination in employment, mandate rehabilitation services, and ensure access to education and health.
The Persons with Disabilities Act specifically requires employers to provide equal opportunity and compensation to qualified disabled persons, with noncompliance being assessed heavy penalties.
The law also establishes general protections against discrimination in employment, including hiring, classification, compensation, and opportunities for promotion.
The First Lady said the National Commission on Disability is the primary agency responsible for protecting and promoting these rights.
This institutional framework is supplemented by Guyana's Low Carbon Development Strategy, demonstrating how social inclusion and environmental sustainability are integrated into national policy-making.
Ali emphasised the government's practical support mechanisms, which extend far beyond legal protection to include free health and assistive devices, work opportunities, housing support, and educational inclusion.
She said through the One Guyana Initiative, young people with disabilities are supplied with resources and instruments for economic engagement.
The newly established Centre for Equity, Opportunity and Innovation is an example of this integrated approach as it, at the same time, employs individuals with disabilities while conducting technical, vocational, and business development training, the First Lady highlight.
She also drew attention to the collaboration of various institutions—the Mahaica Learning Lab, Board of Industrial Training, Business Centre, and Open Doors Vocational Centre— into a comprehensive skills training ecosystem removes barriers to employment and economic participation.
Furthermore, the Regional Disability Diagnostic and Treatment Centre provides vital early intervention for children with disabilities, starting to meet needs from as early as possible.
The Men on a Mission programme has also contributed by building houses and donating building materials, reflecting the government’s dedication in several departments and at various levels.
“Chair, a society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable. Guyana is proud of our efforts, as we believe that the most effective way to give true meaning to the Convention is through education, empowerment, and engagement. These are the pillars upon which we will continue to build a future where the rights of all persons with disabilities are realised,” the First Lady said.
–– as a result of targeted, strategic initiatives of the gov’t, Vice-President Jagdeo emphasises
––– urges them to not be misled by detractors, do their own assessments of the country’s progress
By Shamar Meusa
Bharrat Jagdeo has urged the newest graduates of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) to seize the opportunities before them, emphasising that their newly acquired skills and certifications should be utilised to achieve further growth and development.
Jagdeo said this in an impromptu address during the final ceremony as part of the two-day graduation events at the National Cultural Centre, where close to 2,000 persons received various certificates and degrees at different levels.
He expressed pride in witnessing the fruits of the Guyana Online Academy of
Learning, with thousands of persons graduating, and the number of allotted scholarships even doubling the government’s initial target of 20,000 online scholarships.
The Vice-President said that with various sectors being transformed and Guyana’s economy being diversified as a result of targeted initiatives and strategic policies, there are many opportunities to capitalise on.
“You will have tons of opportunities to work and to grow and to live a fruitful life. [However], it depends on you. Everything in life depends on you and the efforts that you make,” Jagdeo said.
Providing examples, he said that the government has ensured that Local Content Legislation is in place to ensure that Guyanese benefit substantially from the oil and gas sector. There are also plans to expand the leg-
islation to create even more opportunities for locals.
With this, he noted that there are over 1,000 Guyanese companies that have now benefited from over US$700 million in procurement opportunities.
Jagdeo said that there are going to be thousands of new opportunities in the oil and gas sector, which graduates and other Guyanese will have to and should prepare for, as the law that was passed will be expanded to include more sectors.
Meanwhile, he told the graduates that in the environment sector, the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) has been expanded to ensure the country is safe and sustainable.
Jagdeo added that resources earned through this strategy will fund adaptation activities across the country.
He said that the investments that are being made across the country, such as
the building out of canals, would not only bring resilience to the farmers and communities but also open up more lands for economic activities.
The Vice-President reiterated that approximately 85,000 acres of land will be opened up in Regions Five and Six for small farmers, along with a development bank that will offer zero-interest financing for small and medium-scale businesses.
“So, I hope that you would look at all of the opportunities in the environment sector,” he told the graduates.
He made it clear that there will also be significant opportunities opening up soon in Guyana’s hospitality and finance, and the digital sectors, so persons must get ready.
The Vice-President challenged persons to do their own assessments of the progress underway, and not
be misled by the “noise” coming from detractors of development.
Jagdeo added: “So if you’re trained, you have to think about opportunities that would open up in all of these sectors. Don’t think about just coming to work for government because we’ll be outsourcing a lot of these activities. So, create Guyanese companies, locally owned companies that can help supply the services to the government.”
Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, who delivered the feature address at the ceremony, emphasised the importance for persons to choose their career paths wisely to ensure they align with the demands of the growing economy. He emphasised too that academic achievements would have to be supplement by good
tion.
United States of America (U.S.) and Chinese officials said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to put their trade truce back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths while offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade differences.
At the end of two days of intense negotiations in London, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters the framework deal puts "meat on the bones" of an agreement reached last month in Geneva to ease bilateral retaliatory tariffs that had reached crushing triple-digit levels.
But the Geneva deal had faltered over China's continued curbs on critical
minerals exports, prompting the Trump administration to respond with export controls of its own, preventing shipments of semiconductor design software, chemicals and other technology goods to China.
Lutnick said the agreement reached in London would remove some of the recent U.S. export restrictions, but did not provide details after the talks concluded around midnight London time (2300 GMT).
"We have reached a framework to implement the Geneva consensus and the call between the two presidents," Lutnick said. "The idea is we're going to go back and speak to President Trump and make sure he approves it. They're going to go back and speak to
President Xi and make sure he approves it, and if that is approved, we will then implement the framework."
In a separate briefing, China's Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang also said a trade framework had been reached that would be taken back to U.S. and Chinese leaders.
"The two sides have, in principle, reached a framework for implementing the consensus reached by the two heads of state during the phone call on June 5th and the consensus reached at the Geneva meeting," Li told reporters.
The dispute may keep the Geneva agreement from unravelling over duelling export controls, but does little to resolve deep differences over Trump's unilateral tariffs and longstanding U.S. complaints
about China's state-led, export-driven economic model.
The two sides left Geneva with fundamentally different views of the terms of that agreement and needed to be more specific on required actions, said Josh Lipsky, senior director of the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center in Washington.
"They are back to square one but that’s much better than square zero," Lipsky added.
The two sides have until August 10 to negotiate a more comprehensive agreement to ease trade tensions, or tariff rates will snap back from about 30% to 145% on the U.S. side and from 10% to 125% on the Chinese side.
Investors, who have been badly burned by trade
turmoil before, offered a cautious response and MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS), opens new tab rose 0.2%.
"The devil will be in the details, but the lack of reaction suggests this outcome was fully expected," said Chris Weston, head of research at Pepperstone in Melbourne.
"The details matter, especially around the degree of rare earths bound for the U.S., and the subsequent freedom for U.S.-produced chips to head east, but f or now as long as the headlines of talks between the two parties remain constructive, risk assets should remain supported."
Lutnick said China's restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals and magnets to the U.S. will be resolved as a "fundamental" part of the framework agreement.
"Also, there were a number of measures the United States of America put on when those rare earths were not coming," Lutnick said. "You should expect those to come off, sort of as President Trump said, in a balanced way."
U.S. President Donald Trump's shifting tariff policies have roiled global markets, sparked congestion and confusion in major ports, and cost companies tens of billions of dollars in lost sales and higher costs. The World Bank on Tuesday slashed its global growth forecast for 2025 by four-tenths of a percentage point to 2.3%, saying higher tariffs and heightened uncertainty posed a "significant headwind" for nearly all economies.
But markets have made up much of the losses they endured after Trump unveiled his sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs in April, aided by the reset in Geneva between the
world's two biggest economies.
PHONE CALL HELPED
The second round of U.S.-China talks was given a major boost by a rare phone call between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week, which Lutnick said provided directives that were merged with Geneva truce agreement.
Customs data published on Monday showed that China's exports to the U.S. plunged 34.5% in May, the sharpest drop since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic.
While the impact on U.S. inflation and its jobs market has so far been muted, tariffs have hammered U.S. business and household confidence and the dollar remains under pressure.
Lutnick was joined by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the London talks. Bessent departed hours before their conclusion to return to Washington to testify before Congress on Wednesday.
China holds a near-monopoly on rare earth magnets, a crucial component in electric vehicle motors, and its decision in April to suspend exports of a wide range of critical minerals and magnets upended global supply chains.
In May, the U.S. responded by halting shipments of semiconductor design software and chemicals and aviation equipment, revoking export licences that had been previously issued.
Just after the framework deal was announced, a U.S. appeals court allowed Trump's most sweeping tariffs to stay in effect while it reviews a lower-court decision blocking them on grounds that they exceeded Trump's legal authority by im posing them. (Reuters)
THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), on Tuesday, reviewed several critical matters as part of its ongoing preparations for the upcoming General and Regional Elections slated for September 1, 2025.
This was according to People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)-nominated commissioner, Sase Gunraj in an invited comment to the Guyana Chronicle.
He said that among the decisions discussed was a move to revise the official nomination forms to include a declaration clause.
This new addition would require nominators to affirm that they knowingly signed the documents, a step aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in the candidate nomination process.
Commissioners also deliberated on the appointment of Returning Officers (ROs) and Supernumerary Returning Officers (SROs), who will play key roles in the administration and oversight of the electoral process across the various electoral districts.
Further to this, discussions also included possible locations for the RO
and SRO offices. Additionally, the commission also reviewed the most recent cross-matching (fingerprints) report on duplicate applications for registration.
One notable topic of discussion was the matter of prisoners' participation in the upcoming elections.
According to Commissioner Gunraj, the Commission acknowledged that current legislation does not provide for voting by incarcerated individuals.
However, GECOM Chairperson Ret’d Justice Claudette Singh has undertaken to raise the mat-
ter with Attorney-General Anil Nandlall for further guidance.
Tuesday’s meeting served as part of the series of engagements that the commission will go through as it ramps up preparation for the September 1, 2025 election.
Previous meetings of the commission since the announcement of the election date by President Ali were derailed by opposition-nominated commissioners.
Just last week it was noted that a walk-out
of those commissioners had stymied the process of the regular meeting going forward to discuss election activities and preparation.
THE “Because We Care” cash grant stands as one of Guyana’s most transformative social programmes, providing direct financial support to families, while stimulating economic growth across communities.
What began as a modest $10,000 initiative in 2014 has ballooned into a $55,000 lifeline to over 205,000 students. The Because We Care programme is testament to what compassionate government is all about when government leaders put people ahead of politics.
The economic impact of the Because We Care grant has far-reaching effects that go far beyond individual households.
Single parents like Seeta Gopaul, vouch for its life-transforming possibilities: “As a single parent, every dollar counts. I can now buy all the back-to-
school supplies my child needs”.
Pensioner Grandmother Leonora James, bringing up grandchildren on a pension, says of the grant that it takes “a weight off my shoulders.”
These praises reinforce a broader economic reality – the programme injects billions of dollars directly into local economies, funding businesses from school-supplies shops to uniform manufacturers.
The grant’s multiplier effect cannot be overestimated. By placing purchasing power in parents’ pockets, it drives demand for school equipment, uniforms, transport, and technology.
Daniel Sanchez encapsulated this sentiment precisely: “This is a good initiative that the government is supporting us with. There are quite a lot of parents who are kind of struggling at the moment”.
The initiative has risen from $19,000 in 2021 to $50,000 in 2025, demonstrating respect on the part of the government for maintaining with inflation and rising expenses.
The darkest page of this programme’s history is the APNU+AFC administration’s cold-blooded decision to cancel it in 2015.
Education Minister Priya Manickchand properly set the record straight against detractors that “it was your money too when his party refused to give it to you from 2015-2020.”
The coalition didn’t only cancel the programme, they took the $1.6 billion and used it to increase their own food allowances. This is an elementary betrayal of Guyanese families-- prioritising government benefits over children. The reality is that they chose to abandon vulnerable families during their moment of need.
The PPP/C’s re-introduction of the programme after being elected in 2020 was a manifesto promise and demonstrated actual commitment to social equality.
The grant was not only reinstated, but also covered students at private schools and was systematically increased annually. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s pledge to “grow significantly” the grant in the next term is evidence of continued prioritisation of education assistance.
This initiative is not just a grant of financial assistance – it is the belief that “once we have resources, we make sure we invest it back into you.”
The Because We Care grant remains a testament to what progressive leadership can do when leaders truly care about the people.
I WRITE in response to an emerging dispute over the level of unemployment in Guyana today.
The sad thing about this issue is that most of the people doing the debating are away from Guyana. This means that their arguments are based mostly on lagging data from sources such as the World Bank. The bare, naked truth is that
unemployment in Guyana is practically non-existent. That is, for those who want to work. Everyone here knows that you are quite lucky if you can find workers at all, and even more so if they turn up as scheduled.
Those who live here and run a business or are doing home construction, or that need any kind of service, know the pain. I know this personally because I am doing some construction, but every week
I get this from the supervisor of ‘dem boys’ – “Doc dem bai nah come in today.”
The main reason is that a person can leave a job in some fields such as construction and find another job, probably better paying, in less than a day.
Contractors must watch out for those who want to siphon off their staff.
Pay has gone up dramatically.
A young man who fetches water (literally), now makes more than his father did
just a few years ago. A driver can make up to $300,000 a month, and that is without his gigs on the side. Masons are doing US$70-90 daily.
The list goes on and on.
Again, there are plenty of jobs here for anyone who wants to work. Ask the Venezuelans!
Sincerely Dr Randy Persaud
RONALD Daniels, a lawyer with the firm of Nigel Hughes has written a nasty piece on Getta Chandan who has left the PNC for the PPP. Ms Chandan was treated like a chandala by Daniels and the same treatment is going around for Daniel Seeram, the Region Four chairman who left the PNC for the PPP last week.
The man whose job is to desecrate the human standing of people who are Indians and who feels psychologically pained when the Indian race is culturally abused in Guyana is David Hinds. It is when a WPA personality spoke of the Indian race in Guyana as being chandalas not worthy of high status that Ms Chandan replied and defended the ethnic community she belonged to.
For her defence of her culture, David Hinds heaped a mountain of insults on her. The high-caste people in the Mulatto/Creole class found silence a convenient resort. They said not one word in condemnation of what the WPA person said about the Indian race in Guyana. When it happened, I expected two WPA persons to chastise both the WPA lady and David Hinds.
Those two persons were Alissa Trotz who edits the Stabroek News column, ‘In The Diaspora” and Walter Rodney’s wife who wrote to demand that Guyana should not have accepted then Brazilian president, Bolsonaro because Afro-Brazilians are discriminated against in Brazil.
Here is what Daniels wrote: “Chandan reminds me of Charandass. There is nothing moral, bold, or heroic about what they have done. Neither of them was motivated purely by a simple desire to direct their support elsewhere. They were both motivated, in significant part, by a vicious desire to disrespect, disgrace, and crumble the Coalition and the PNC.”
If Daniels had dug deep into human psychology, he would understand why people leave the marriage they were in, whether it is to a person, organisation, or country. They leave because that entity or that person is not the philosophical substance it was when the marriage took place.
Jane divorces Sugrim because that was not the person she married five years ago. Harry leaves his organisation that he founded with others after five years because that was not the entity he helped to birth and so it goes. There is nothing esoteric about that aspect of human logic that Daniels should find incomprehensible.
Charrandass entered into a covenant with a party named the Alliance For Change (AFC). It wore a certain type of clothes; it used a certain type of fertiliser to grow a particular type of roses; it played certain songs that became the party’s anthem. Charandass, as he continued to live with this organism, saw that this was not the organism he once embraced. - “this is a different thing that I don’t like. I am gone, man.”
Now, without being insulting to Daniels, maybe he does not have the vision to see when a marriage is faltering. Charrandass did, Chandan did. Chandan, as an Indian woman, did not enter the kingdom of a party named the People’s Progressive Party. He chose a party named the People’s National Congress. She liked what she saw. She believed in what she saw.
Chandan left in 2025 because that was not the party she once embosomed. The crucial point Daniels missed is that the PNC in 2025 is not the PNC in 2020 that Chandan married.
Daniels left out a huge, almost colossal chunk of current Guyanese history when he failed to understand why Charrandass and Chandan walked.
Charrandass bolted from the AFC because they betrayed the nation. As a parliamentarian representing Berbice, Charrandass had to hear from other people that his party fired 9000 sugar workers. So he believed that he was used and abused by a party he belonged to. The morally right thing to do was to atone to the Guyanese people and he did. One hopes Daniels is not so unfortunate that he cannot see the betrayal of his party, APNU+AFC.
Chandan left the PNC because she no longer recognised that organisation as having a multi-racial biology. Daniels’ political comrade, David Hinds, called Chandan a slave-catcher because she objected to the assignment of chandala status to the Indian people of Guyana by a WPA activist, and the
party she belonged to saw nothing wrong with such a horrific manifestation of racism.
Daniels wrote the following about the PNC after Chandan’s exodus. “Losing those who are not good for us will, in retrospect, be our biggest gain.”
Only Daniels cannot see that not only the PNC is losing leaders, but the PNC has lost its soul and is no longer the PNC but something else. Chandan, in a conversation on the seawall, hinted at that to me.
Daniels should learn from her exit.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Guyana National Newspapers Limited.
THE Ministry of Home Affairs, led by Minister Robeson Benn, has firmly refuted misleading social media claims alleging that the Kwakwani Police Station is being demolished just one month after undergoing complete renovations.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry clarified that “only a specific section is being addressed due to unforeseen structural concerns,” not the entire building as suggested in online reports.
According to the Ministry, after significant rehabilitation works—including plumbing, carpentry, electrical upgrades, and the instal-
lation of new windows and gutters—it was discovered that the rear section of the police station was sinking.
This unexpected development compromised the structural integrity of that portion of the facility.
“In response, the ministry has taken swift action to demolish only the affected area,” the statement continued.
“This will be followed by constructing a new extension and addition, ensuring the Kwakwani Police Station is safe, durable, and capable of serving the community well into the future.”
The ministry emphasised that the decision was made in
the interest of public safety and long-term service delivery.
“The current works are a necessary response to structural challenges that could not have been anticipated prior to renovation,” it said.
Reaffirming its commitment to responsible governance, the Ministry stated, “We assure the public that every effort is being made to address these issues efficiently and transparently.”
It also underscored its dedication to “prudent financial management and the ongoing improvement of police infrastructure across Guyana.”
THE benchmark of world food commodity prices dropped in May as marked declines in international quotations for maize and palm oil outweighed historically high prices for butter and bovine meat, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) reported on Friday.
The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally traded food commodities, averaged 127.7 points in May, down 0.8 per cent from April but remained 6.0 per cent higher than a year earlier.
The FAO Cereal Price Index declined in May, down 1.8 per cent from April and 8.2 per cent below its May 2024 level. Global maize prices declined sharply, owing to strong harvests and robust availability in Argentina and Brazil and expectations of a record crop in the United States of America.
World wheat prices edged down due to improved crop conditions in the northern hemisphere, while the FAO All-Rice Price Index increased by 1.4 per cent in May, driven by firm demand for fragrant varieties, higher prices for Indica rice, and currency fluctuations.
The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index dropped by 3.7 per cent from April, with quotations down for all major oils. International palm oil prices declined markedly primarily due to seasonal output and availability increases in Southeast Asia, global soy oil prices were impacted by
higher supplies in South America and subdued demand for biofuel feedstock, rapeseed oil prices eased on improved supply prospects in the European Union, while sunflower oil prices fell due to weakening global import demand and reduced price competitiveness.
The FAO Sugar Price Index decreased by 2.6 per cent in May amid concerns over the uncertain world economic outlook, possible weaker demand from the beverage and food processing industries, and expectations of a recovery in global production next season.
The FAO Meat Price Index increased by 1.3 per cent from its revised April level, as a result of higher quotations for ovine, pig and bovine meats, with the latter reaching a new historic high. By contrast, poultry meat prices declined, driven by lower quotations in Brazil, where the detection of high-pathogenicity avian influenza on a commercial farm in mid-May prompt-
ed import bans by several major importing countries, resulting in surplus supplies.
The FAO Dairy Price Index rose by 0.8 per cent in May, with strong demand from Asia keeping international butter prices at historic highs and spurring higher prices for cheese and whole milk powder.
FAO also released a new Cereal Supply and Demand Brief on Friday, forecasting a record global cereal production of 2 911 million tonnes in 2025, up 2.1 per cent from 2024.
World cereal utilisation is forecast to increase by 0.8 per cent in 2025/26, reaching 2 898 million tonnes. Global food consumption of cereals is predicted to grow by 0.9 per cent, while feed use is forecast to expand by 0.5 per cent.
With cereal production expected to exceed utili-
sation, world cereal stocks are predicted to expand by 1.0 per cent in 2025/26 to 873.6 million tonnes, partially recovering from their contraction in the previous year. Based on the current forecasts, the global cereal stock-to-use ratio should remain broadly stable at 29.8 per cent.
Global cereal trade is also predicted to rebound by 1.9 per cent in 2025/26 to 487.1 million tonnes, with a 3.8 per cent growth in wheat trade expected to offset a 0.7 per cent con-
traction for rice.
The Brief has also updated the estimated production, stocks and trade figures for the 2024/25 marketing season.
FAO’s Food Outlook report, to be released on 12 June, will provide a more detailed analysis of global cereal markets and other basic food commodities.
The Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), hosted by FAO, also published its monthly Market Monitor on Friday. In addition to the
regular market analysis, the new issue features an article on the impact of climate factors on maize yields around the world, emphasising the importance of regional analysis.
It notes significant weather-related yield variations in Eastern Europe, India and Southern Africa, while yields are more stable in China and the United States of America, which together account for half of global maize production. (DPI)
THE Ministry of Education has officially concluded the national distribution of the 2025 “Because We Care” Cash Grant and School Uniform and Supplies Grant.
According to information from the ministry, this year, over 205,000 students across the country benefitted from the initiative, which saw the disbursement of approximately $11.28 billion to parents and guardians.
Each child received a total of $55,000, a
combined sum from the “Because We Care” and the School Uniform and Supplies Grants, reinforcing the Government of Guyana’s commitment to supporting families and ensuring that children are equipped to participate fully in their education.
The 2025 rollout saw distribution across all eleven education districts and Georgetown.
Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), recorded the third-largest distribution total with over $1.53 billion disbursed to
parents of 27,830 students, while Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) followed with $1.26 billion issued for 23,023 students.
Region 4C, East Coast of Demerara, also saw a significant share of the grant, with $1.23 billion given to support 22,465 students. In Region 4B, the East Bank of Demerara, 19,461 students benefitted from grants totaling $1.07 billion.
Regions One (Barima-Waini) and Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) received $797 million and
$706 million respectively. Other regions such as Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), and Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) received $638 million, $447 million, and $595 million, respectively.
Region Right (Potaro-Siparuni), with an enrolment of 4,373 students, received $240 million, while Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), saw $646 million disbursed to parents of 11,747 students.
Georgetown accounted for the highest single distribution total, with $2.1 billion reaching the parents of 38,284 students.
The Ministry of Education expressed sincere appreciation to regional education officers, district education officers, head teachers, teachers, and support staff across the country who worked diligently to ensure a smooth and successful grant distribution.
“Their efforts were instrumental in the efficient and timely rollout of this important national programme,” the ministry said.
The ministry acknowledged that some parents and guardians were unable to collect the grant during their scheduled distribution dates, so a mop-up
period will be announced shortly to facilitate those who missed their original pick-up opportunity.
“The “Because We Care” cash grant is a direct investment in the future of Guyana’s children. It reflects the government’s continued commitment to equity in education and to reducing the financial burden on families, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
[We] remain committed to the success of this initiative and to the broader goal of delivering quality education to all,” the Education Ministry said.
HEALTH Minister Dr Frank Anthony has strongly rebuffed claims regarding a “new” on-call policy for doctors, dismissing the allegations as an attempt to overshadow the government’s achievements in the health sector.
In response to a recent article published by an online vlog run by Alliance For Change (AFC) member and opposition parliamentarian Sherod Duncan, which claimed that the doctors are frustrated, Dr Anthony issued a sharp rebuke.
He said, “We just opened a $6.6 billion hospital with more than 70 doctors working there, and some unknown persons are quoted as having some grievances? This is obviously a ploy to distract from a tangible achievement in healthcare.”
He added that if the complaints were legitimate, the individuals involved should engage the Ministry of Health’s Human Resource Department rather than going public anonymously.
Health Minister
Dr Frank Anthony
The report described the policy as a new measure, but minister Anthony clarified that this is not the case.
“This is not a new policy. Doctors are required to do calls as part of their routine duties,” he said.
The $6.6 billion facility mentioned by the minister is the Diamond Regional Hospital, which was officially commissioned by President, Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday.
The new hospital offers persons access to world-class health care with specialised services in internal medicine and surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics cardiology, mental health and psychology.
Featuring its own oxygen plant, water-filtration system, advanced diagnostics technology, 75 beds, three operating theatres and several intensive care units, the new hospital meets Chinese, British and American standards.
The facility also has wireless connectivity and advanced electronic systems, which aligns with the government’s vision to embrace a digital health care system.
The new hospital employs 45 patient assistants, 50 nursing assistants, over 40 registered nurses, and nearly 70 physician staff and consultants.
Six of the 12 regional hospitals that government plans to construct, are set to open this year.
With the hospital at Diamond already commissioned,
THE Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has successfully concluded comprehensive emergency relief operation across Regions Three, Four, and Five following a severe windstorm that impacted multiple communities on Monday, June 2.
The CDC mobilised response teams immediately after the storm to conduct damage assessments and coordinate recovery efforts with regional authorities, Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and local partners.
The affected communities included Kaneville, Uitvlugt, Belle West (Canal No. 2),
Farm, Mahaicony, Hope, Melanie Damishana, Cane Grove and Bare Root areas.
CDC field officers collaborated with local officials to evaluate the extensive damage which encompassed residential homes, public buildings, and essential community facilities.
The rapid deployment of personnel and resources enabled a targeted response designed to provide immediate support to affected families and facilitate community recovery.
During the relief operations, the CDC distributed critical emergency supplies, including temporary roofing materials, protective tarps, con-
struction materials, and sanitation products to assist families in securing their homes and maintaining living conditions.
Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Thomas, Deputy Director General of the CDC, reflected on the operations success: “Our priority was to provide immediate assistance to families impacted by the windstorm.
Our response teams conducted thorough field assessments, engaged directly with affected residents and ensured the timely distribution of essential supplies to help these communities begin their recovery process.”
(DPI)
five more facilities are under construction at Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast; De Kinderen, West Coast Demerara; Bath, West Coast Berbice; Enmore, East Coast Demerara and No. 75 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.
The 12 new regional hospitals are expected to em -
ploy approximately 8,000 persons. In Guyana’s 2025 budget, a substantial allocation of $143.2 billion has been earmarked for the health sector.
This funding aims to expand and modernise the healthcare system, with a
focus on improving regional and specialty facilities, procuring medical equipment and supplies and training healthcare professionals.
The budget also includes voucher programmes to assist individuals with the cost of basic health tests.
‘Redouble
THE Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, on Tuesday urged regional trade officials to deepen existing markets, explore new ones, and diversify economic relations in
response to evolving geopolitical and tariff challenges.
Speaking at the opening of the Sixtieth Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on June 10, Dr. Barnett
emphasised the need to strengthen regional production and seize new trade opportunities.
“The recent tariff shocks are a stark reminder of the need to diversify our trade and economic relations. We must redouble our ef-
forts to deepen existing markets, explore new ones, and develop new partnerships if the Region is to advance its goals of economic growth and sustainable
longstanding issues of ‘non-compliance’ from the agenda,” Secretary-General Barnett told the trade ministers and delegates.
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when collaboration and joint effort can save resources, both human and financial, and deliver better results,” she stated.
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development,” she stated.
Highlighting ongoing trade discussions with countries including Colombia under the CARICOM-Colombia Agreement on Trade, Economic and Technical Co-operation, Dr. Barnett called for focused attention on advancing these negotiations.
She also underscored the importance of removing barriers to intra-regional trade and enhancing support for entrepreneurship.
“We need to promote regional production and expand intra-regional trade by updating policies and practices to support entrepreneurship and make trade and business development easier. We also have an imperative to address the impediments to trade and remove
on the Regional Industrial Policy that will be tabled at the meeting, she described the policy as a crucial step in strengthening regional integration and urged COTED to finalise and ensure its implementation to drive regional economic growth.
The Secretary-General also encouraged greater collaboration among CARICOM institutions and stakeholders, including partnerships with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the CARICOM Private Sector Organisation (CPSO). She emphasised the need to break down silos and better utilise the resources available to the Community.
“Time is too short, and resources are too scarce for us to continue to work in silos
mended the CARICOM Private Sector Organisation's trade advocacy efforts, particularly addressing concerns related to the America First Trade Policy and actions against certain shipping and maritime interests.
She also urged progress on key initiatives such as revising the Common External Tariff and finalising the Community’s Rules of Origin Regime. Expressing confidence that under the leadership of the Chair of COTED, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados, Kerrie Symmonds, the Secretary-General anticipated that the meeting would yield tangible policy decisions that support the regional economic agenda. (CARICOM)
MINISTER of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, on Monday afternoon met with members of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) to explore expanded partnerships aimed at empowering women and strengthening social services nationwide.
The high-level meeting, held in the boardroom of the Private Sector Commission, featured in-depth discussions on strategic collaboration across several flagship initiatives led by the ministry.
Dr Persaud highlighted the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), a transformative programme offering women critical training, entrepreneurial guidance and market access to foster financial independence. She also outlined the work of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit (SO&DVPU), which plays a key role in supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
Additionally, the minister
emphasised the ministry’s broader support mechanisms, including the Family Enhancement Services, the Childcare and Protection Agency and the Difficult Circumstances Unit, all dedicated to uplifting vulnerable individuals and families across Guyana.
The dialogue also recognised the importance of supporting men’s mental and emotional well-being through services such as the Brotherhood Operating Safe Spaces (BOSS) and the Empower Initiatives, which provide platforms for open conversation and personal development.
“This meeting is a powerful step toward building stronger, more resilient communities,” Dr Persaud noted, adding that the collaboration with WCCI would further enhance the ministry’s ability to reach women in business, leadership, and at the grassroots level.
Also in attendance were Deputy Permanent Secretary, Arianna Beharry and Dr Cona Husbands, Manager
of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit, who contributed to the strategic dialogue.
The engagement concluded with a shared commitment to deepen ties between the ministry and WCCI, working together to address pressing social issues and promote empowerment, resilience, and equality for women throughout Guyana.
THE Information Technology Unit of the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD), in collaboration with the Management and Information Systems Unit (MISU), hosted a fruitful exploratory meeting with international ICT and STEM Robotics Consultant, Mr William Neal.
He provided valuable insights into the structure and implementation of robotics education around the world, highlighting best practices that could be adapted to suit Guyana’s education landscape.
Mr Neal also reflected on his previous contributions to Guyana’s education system, including ICT training for teachers.
He emphasised the benefits of incorporating base
During the session on Monday, Mr Neal drew on his extensive global experience working in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Colombia, Brazil, Honduras, and Turkey.
robotics kits into classroom learning and promoting student engagement through collaborative competitions and community showcases — strategies that have proven effective in developing both technical skills and creativity in students, internationally.
This engagement represents a promising step forward as Guyana continues to explore innovative approaches to strengthen STEM and robotics education for its learners.
By Bebi Shafeah Oosman
RESIDENTS of Upper East Bank Berbice are voicing strong support for the ongoing transformation of their communities, crediting government-led development initiatives for noticeable improvements in infrastructure, public services, and economic opportunities within the area.
According to residents, the progress made under the leadership of President Dr. Irfaan Ali within the area is monumental, as they highlighted road upgrades, clearing of land, improved drainage systems, and support for small businesses as key areas of advancement. Many residents noted that these developments have positively impacted their daily lives and livelihoods.
Expressing confidence in the current administration, residents pledged their support for President Ali’s bid for a second term, saying they believe continued leadership under his presidency will bring even greater progress to the area and region at large.
One such resident, Aniesa Lindie of Scapemode, East
Bank Berbice, shared how the changes have directly benefitted her and her neighbors.
“I have seen a lot of development in my community and on the whole on the whole East Bank Berbice because we’ve been living here, now we have our own electricity, we have our own health centre and now we having the road and we having the President also clean five acre land for everybody to do farming each, so I will be voting for him again because they deserve it and now they giving us titles for our land, we never had so they giving it to us,” Lindie said. Her sentiments reflect a broader wave of community support, as residents credit the government’s intervention for long-awaited improvements, such as the installation of electricity and water systems, roadworks, access to healthcare, and formal land titling. These developments have not only addressed decades-long challenges but are also paving the way for future economic opportunities, especially in agriculture and small-scale enterprise.
With visible signs of
transformation and a renewed sense of optimism, many in the region are now rallying behind President Ali’s leadership, signalling strong grassroots backing for his re-election bid.
Echoing similar sentiments, Hamil Porter of Edinburgh Village emphasised the broad scope of development now taking place across the region.
“Mr Irfaan Ali is doing wonderful work. They are doing a lot, a lot, a lot, lot, lot, they doing right now. They developing road structure for road plus for agriculture and they handling certain situations the way it supposed to be handled, all form they trying to help people out… I see they doing good things,” Porter stated.
Residents point to major upgrades in infrastructure, particularly road and drainage systems, along with agricultural support and social programmes, as examples of how the administration is addressing long-standing issues. The commencement of the process for the distribution of land titles has also been a significant step, especially for families who have occupied lands for
generations without formal ownership.
As these improvements continue, the atmosphere in Upper East Bank Berbice is one of optimism, with many pledging their vote to ensure the continuation of development under President Ali’s leadership.
Another resident, Aunty Sillo of Mara, Upper East Bank Berbice said, “I feel so happy and so glad that he government giving we currant because I get my grandchildren when they come by me them does say they can’t watch tv, and I feel so happy I go get light and the government doing a lot of things, because for so much years I deh I never work and now I get a ten day work and I does work so I feel so happy and thankful.”
Meanwhile, Rohit Hemraj Chairman of the PleghtAnker – Korthbeeraat Neighborhood Democratic Council added, “Since we take over the NDC we have seen a lot of developments happening, many residents complain and ask for help tubings, they ask for road and you can see we had a stretch actually done, right now we have a mini excavator assisting farmers right through, we assisting with farmers with works on the road shoulders and we have so much other works residents requested but everything take time.”
He said, personally over 95 per cent of the residents in the NDC benefitted directly from the government, “so to give the government a second chance, there is no ifs and buts about it, I see a lot of
By Indrawattie Natram
MINISTER of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has announced that $2.5 billion has been invested in improving critical drainage and irrigation systems in the Upper and Lower Pomeroon River areas. The initiative includes bed and drain works to remove blockages, along with the deployment of pontoons and excavators.
Speaking at a farmers’ meeting recently held in the auditorium of the Anna Regina Secondary School, Minister Mustapha highlighted the transformative strides made in the agricultural sector under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government.
“Agriculture has been phenomenal. I want to tell you, four years ago when
President Ali became President of our country, the agriculture sector was in decline.
At that time, Guyana had lost its place in CARICOM. We had seen a downturn in production, and there were a lot of promises by the former government,” Mustapha stated.
Addressing the importance of cash-crop production in the Pomeroon, he noted that the area is highly productive and continues to receive targeted investment. He emphasised the ministry’s ongoing efforts to support farmers, particularly through the distribution of fertilisers.
“These are developments in the agriculture sector. That is why today, Guyana is standing out amongst the world’s 186 countries—Guyana stands out as one of the most important countries in terms of agriculture develop-
ment,” Mustapha added.
The minister also criticised the previous APNU/ AFC government, now the opposition, for failing to fulfil promises made to rice farmers. He noted that under the PPP/C government, the sector has made remarkable progress.
Last year, Guyana produced 725,000 tonnes of rice. This year, the target has been raised to 822,000 tonnes.
“What has been the commitment of the PPP/C government and President Ali-two years ago in 2023-- when we had a decline in paddy prices, I came right here to the Essequibo Coast. A number of farmers met with us and said the price that millers were paying them was low, and this region was receiving the lowest. The PPP/C intervened,” Mustapha said.
He further explained that
Farmers who attended the meeting
the government has continued to engage with millers to ensure better prices for rice farmers. This year, the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) began purchasing directly from farmers, marking another inter-
vention aimed at improving their livelihoods.
Farmers in the Pomeroon River area—both rice and cash-crop producers—have expressed appreciation for the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance their quality of life
and agricultural productivity.
“We in the Pomeroon River very thankful for the bed-and-drain project; it has improved drainage and our fields are protected from flooding,” farmer Francis Miguel said
development, a lot of help.”
Also expressing his appreciation, Bhopaul Seecharran, 49, of Mara, reflected on the generational
significance of the developments under the PPP/C administration in his community.
“I am 49 years of age and the things that I see this
government doing for this community actually people never even dream about it.
Electricity is one, me great great grandmother and grandfather from this area and
them always talk how them does be with lamp and now to have electricity in we area that is really a plus to the government.”
He continued, “The road
is to a certain stage but there is still more work to be done, drainage and irrigation I think the government doing very well in that field and education, health, I think
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overall they doing a very good in everything.”
Seecharran noted that all he had to say was that “one good term deserves another.”
(By Cheng Chen/People’s Daily)
AT a time when some developed countries are retreating from their climate commitments, why does China, as a developing country, remain steadfast in pursuing carbon reduction?
The most immediate answer lies in the growing threat global warming poses to human survival and the future of human civilisation.
Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are primary culprits of climate change. In this context, “carbon” refers broadly to these greenhouse gases.
The United Nations has repeatedly warned that there is a direct link
between increasing emissions and increasingly frequent and intense climate disasters.
The planet is warming at an alarming pace. The World Meteorological Organisation has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, marked by a surge in extreme weather events.
Record-high monthly precipitation values were 27 per cent higher than for the baseline period, while daily precipitation extremes were 52 per cent more common in 2024 than during 19952005.
No country can remain immune to the impacts of global warming.
According to China’s National Climate Center, the Chinese national average
reading in 2024 stood at 10.9 degrees Celsius, the highest since 1951. The average temperature in China that year was the highest since 1961, when the country began compiling complete meteorological observation records. Meanwhile, average precipitation across the country reached 697.7 mm, nine per cent more than the annual average. These climate anomalies have disrupted agricultural production, endangered lives, and caused property losses.
Beyond these immediate concerns, China’s commitment to carbon reduction is also driven by deeper international and domestic considerations.
On the international front, China’s carbon
reduction commitment reflects both its responsibility as a major country and the pressing need to build a community with a shared future for mankind. China’s experience and practices in carbon reduction can help other developing countries enhance their capacity to address climate change, thereby contributing to the global transition toward a sustainable future.
As an important participant, contributor, and leader in global ecological progress, China is deeply engaged in global environmental governance and continues to increase its influence and voice in the global environmental governance system. The country has built the world’s largest and most complete new energy industrial chain. In 2023 alone, its export of wind and photovoltaic products helped reduce carbon emissions by around 810 million tonnes in recipient countries.
On the domestic front, carbon reduction contributes to China’s green, low-carbon transformation and sustainable development. It helps improve China’s ecological environment and promotes the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
China has made significant adjustments to its energy mix, with robust growth in hydropower, nuclear, wind and solar power. These shifts have reduced emissions of both greenhouse gases and pollutants including PM2.5. Between 2015 and 2023, the average PM2.5 concentration in Chinese cities at the prefecture level and above dropped by more than 30 per cent. From 2013 to 2022, while GDP in China’s Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region grew by 60 per cent, PM2.5 concentrations fell by more than 60 per cent.
Carbon reduction also helps address resource and environmental constraints, enabling sustainable development. China
now leads the world in installed capacities for wind, photovoltaic, hydro, and biomass power.
Over the past decade, the share of coal in China’s energy consumption has dropped by 12.6 percentage points. Between 2013 and 2023, China has supported average annual economic growth of 6.1 per cent with a 3.3 per cent increase in energy consumption. In 2023, renewable energy accounted for roughly one third of China’s total electricity consumption.
In line with the trend of technological development, carbon reduction helps drive economic structure transformation and upgrading. China has phased out over 150 million tons of outdated steel production capacity and completed ultra-low emission upgrades for 134 million tonnes of steel capacity. The country boasts the world’s largest, most comprehensive and most competitive clean energy industrial chain, accounting for over 80 per cent of global output in polysilicon, wafers, solar cells and modules, as well as 60 per cent of global wind turbine manufacturing capacity.
At its core, the question of why China continues to reduce carbon emissions is inseparable from the broader question of how it defines development.
Even as some countries waver in their climate commitments, China remains resolute, as the development path it pursues is one that truly responds to people’s growing aspirations for a better life and is underpinned by the new development philosophy. Green development is the defining feature of China’s high-quality development, and carbon reduction is essential to achieving it. In advancing carbon reduction, China is also transforming its development model. (Web editor: Hongyu, Liang Jun)
RESIDENTS of remote riverine communities in Region One are set to benefit from enhanced access to healthcare and essential public services, following the commissioning of three new boats and engines during a ceremony held Tuesday at Kumaka.
The commissioning was led by Minister of Housing and Water and Parliamentary Representative for Region One, Collin Croal, alongside Regional Chairman Mr. Brentnol Ashley. Also present were Deputy Regional Executive Officer Mr. Shem Cuffy and other regional officials.
Two of the vessels have been designated for the Regional Health Department to serve the Mabaruma and Matarkai sub-regions. One, valued at $7.4 million, is powered by a 150-horsepower engine and was procured under the Ministry of Health’s 2024 budget. The second, costing $5.1 million and fitted with a 75-horsepower engine, was acquired through the Regional Democratic Council (RDC)’s 2024 budget. According to Minister Croal, the new watercraft will play a key role in strengthen-
ing healthcare delivery by supporting emergency response efforts, facilitating medical outreaches, and ensuring the timely transportation of drugs and medical supplies to remote villages.
“For routine checks, we don’t have to have persons waiting to go to the hospital or the health centres,” the minister explained. “We can have outreaches—whether dental care or other services—and ensure that drugs and medical supplies are taken into the respective villages promptly.”
Minister of Housing and Water and Parliamentary Representative for Region One, Collin Croal and will be used to support administrative functions.
Minister Croal also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upgrading healthcare infrastructure across the region, including investments in telemedicine and the deployment of trained healthcare professionals.
The third boat, worth $7.6 million and powered by a 200-horsepower engine, was also funded by the RDC
The three new boats and engines designated for the Regional Health Department to serve the Mabaruma and Matarkai sub-regions
Regional Chairman Ashley noted that the vessel will improve the mobility of regional officers, enhancing their ability to monitor and assist communities across the region.
“I’m very pleased that we are able now to increase the level of services that are being offered by the RDC to the people of the region,” Ashley stated.
The commissioning of the boats represents a broader push by the gov-
ernment to reduce service delivery gaps in hinterland and riverine areas. It underscores a commitment to ensuring that all citizens— regardless of geography— have equitable access to healthcare and vital public services.
THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) successfully hosted the 2025 Cardiology Symposium on June 7 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, bringing together top medical minds to share insights and promote collaboration in the field of cardiovascular
Ms. Onika Jervis, in her dynamic presentation on Preventative Cardiology, introduced the audience to the “SOCA HEART” campaign—an initiative adapted from the earlier Stride Programme. She emphasised the importance of regular physical activity for heart health and engaged
Nauth – Management of Heart Failure
Representatives from pharmaceutical companies Apotex and Jamieson were also in attendance, underscoring the importance of multi-sectoral support for cardiovascular care.
Delivering the keynote address, Minister of
The symposium featured a diverse panel of leading healthcare professionals who delivered engaging and informative presentations on key areas of cardiovascular care
medicine.
The symposium featured a diverse panel of leading healthcare professionals who delivered engaging and informative presentations on key areas of cardiovascular care. The event served as a platform for knowledge exchange and highlighted recent advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart-related conditions.
Among the featured speakers was Dr. Baldeo Singh, who delivered the prestigious Annual Doobay Memorial Lecture on Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS).
Dr. Singh presented a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology of CRS, citing its links to haemodynamic changes, neurohormonal activation, inflammation, and venous congestion. He identified heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension as major contributing factors.
attendees with an interactive session to underscore her message. The campaign encourages public participation in weekly walking and running events to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Dr. Jesus V. Alvarez explored the complexities of Postpartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a rare but life-threatening condition affecting women during the final month of pregnancy or within five months postpartum. He detailed various causes, including genetic, hormonal, and autoimmune factors, while noting risk groups such as women of African descent and those with preeclampsia or multiple pregnancies.
Other notable presentations included: Dr. Suruj Harrichand – Left Accessory Pathway; Dr. Pradeep Ramkoomar – Surgical Approach to Vascular Heart Disease; Dr. Michael Chin – Management of STEMI in Regional Hospitals; and Dr. Reshmi
Health Dr. Frank Anthony reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving healthcare services, especially in cardiovascular health. He highlighted the ongoing rollout of the HEARTS Programme, a WHO-backed initiative aimed at reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease through evidence-based protocols and wide-reaching public health interventions.
“HEARTS is currently operational at 221 sites across the country,” Dr. Anthony announced, praising the collaborative work between the Ministry of Health, healthcare providers, and international partners in strengthening Guyana’s cardiology landscape.
The 2025 Cardiology Symposium stands as a testament to GPHC’s dedication to fostering innovation, professional development, and patient-centered care in the fight against heart disease.
