$62M health post for Eteringbang, Region Seven

ETERINGBANG, Re-

gion Seven residents will soon benefit from improved access to healthcare services with the construction of a community health post.

The health post will be constructed at an estimated cost of $62 million, and bids for the facility's construction are now open.

This is in keeping with the government’s mandate to ensure equitable access to healthcare services countrywide.

Contractors must submit bids with a valid Compliance Certificate from the Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Compliance Certificate from the General Manager of the National Insurance Scheme, a valid VAT certificate (if applicable), and business registration.

Bids must be submitted and deposited at the

National Procurement and Tender Administration Board, Ministry of Finance, Main and Urquhart Streets, Georgetown, no later than Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

The government allocated over $667 million in budget 2023 to further develop Region Seven in the areas of health, education, water service, and infrastructure.

Several health facilities are expected to be upgraded in the region as well.

A new state-of-the-art hospital will also be con-

Tourism Development: Colin Edwards receives Hall of Fame Lifetime Award

COLIN Edwards of Rock View Lodge has received the Hall of Fame Lifetime Award for contributing to tourism development in the Rupununi and Guyana.

The award was presented to Edwards at the recent Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) President’s Awards Dinner and Auction.

structed in the township of Bartica. Meanwhile, residents of Chesney, along the Corentyne Coast; Gangaram, East Canje and Mara, East Bank Berbice, Region Six will benefit from improved access to healthcare services with the construction of three new health centres.

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony speaking at an event recently noted that these facilities will complement the existing three health centres in the region.

The government remains dedicated to improving healthcare services for citizens nationwide.

THAG’s President, Harrinand Persaud, explained that the award is given to an individual, icon, group of two or more people, or a company for aiding in enhancing Guyana’s hospitality and tourism sectors.

The individual must have made a substantial and sustained contribution to leadership and service in the country’s hospitality and tourism industry and have been involved for ten or more years.

Edwards has owned and operated the Rock View Lodge and the Oasis at Annai, Region Nine, serving the industry for over three decades.

Upon receiving the award, Edwards thanked his colleagues for their continued support.

“I want to thank our dear president for his vision for tourism in Guyana. We have an incredible future once we get it right, and with the support of the public sector [and] the private sector will help to make it happen. I cannot fail to thank my family and friends for all their support,” Edwards said.

He expressed his vision for sustainable community and economic activities.

“Our people have to survive and they survive on catching wildlife, bleeding balata, and lum- bering. We, in our humble way, love sharing our happiness and hospitality with our guests,” Edwards added.

Other members of the association were also awarded including Kenneth Shivdyal for Best Tour Guide, Cara Lodge for Hotel of the Year, and Wilderness Explorers for tour operator of the year.

The ceremony also recognised the achievements of individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the tourism industry in Guyana.