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$73M ‘first of its kind’ Learning Lab commissioned for persons living with disabilities
In a bid to improve and help develop the lives of persons living with disabilities, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Tuesday officially commissioned a $73M training and empowerment centre known as the “Learning Lab” at…
Mahdia tragedy: 13-y-o receiving treatment in New York recovering well
The 13-year-old schoolgirl who has been receiving treatment in New York after she was badly-burnt in the fire at the female dormitory of the Mahdia Secondary School is recovering well.
This is according to Health Minister Dr. Frank…
Over 1,100 registered for new hybrid nursing programme
Over 1,100 persons have successfully enrolled into the new nursing programme that will be delivered in hybrid format.
The Professional Hybrid Nursing Programme, which will see nursing students learn through online and in-person classes,…
Local therapists receive training at Int’l Universities
Therapists attached to the Ministry of Health’s Disabilities and Rehabilitation Services underwent training in United States of America and Dubai with the hope of improving Guyana’s physical therapy services.
Director of Rehabilitation…
Emotional patient testimonials given at launch of Rehab Week launch
National volleyball player Kristoff Shepherd and beneficiary of the national hearing aid programme Nikita Browne gave emotional testimonials on Sunday to mark the start of Rehab Week 2023.
Rehab Week is being held from June 11 to June 17…
Doctor returns with cutting edge skills after completing diagnostic radiology fellowship
By Lazeena Yearwood
Lazeena@newsroom.gy
Dr. Joel Joseph, who underwent a fellowship programme with Dalhousie University in Canada, recently returned with cutting edge skills to transform the vascular and interventional radiology…
Amidst confusion, ‘Smallie’ cremated by State
Amidst chaos and confusion between relatives and law enforcement, convicted mass murderer and death row inmate, Royden ‘Smallie’ Williams was finally laid to rest on Friday.
In keeping with the laws of Guyana, Williams’ body was not…
Plastic bottles killing mangroves that protect the coast – UG researcher
Suphane Dash-Alleyne, a University of Guyana (UG) student/researcher, urged authorities to incorporate a plastic waste management system in mangrove restoration efforts because these plants that protect the coast are being destroyed by…
University lecturer warns of microplastics in catfish, banga, butterfish
University of Guyana lecturer Mark Ram on Tuesday warned of the presence of microplastics in commonly eaten fishes in Guyana, namely catfish, banga and butterfish.
Presenting the findings of research done on fishes collected at…
Health screening to commence in schools this month – Dr Anthony
Health screening for dental and visual complications in children will commence this month at schools nationwide through a joint initiative between the Ministries of Health and Education.
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony made the…