January 2025

Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber shares its vision for 2025 in New Year’s message The President of the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC), Mr. Manniram Prashad extends its warmest New Year greetings to all Guyana stakeholders, partners, and citizens as we enter a promising 2025. 2024 was a year of significant progress
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Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken’s New Year’s Message 2025  As the new year unfolds, we stand at the threshold of new possibilities, strengthened by the lessons of the past year. On behalf of the Guyana Police Force, I extend warm New Year greetings to all citizens of Guyana, near and far. May this year bring
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According to Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, while the ministry has made significant strides in addressing the challenges of human resources in the health sector, a shortage of healthcare workers still persists. To address these gaps, the ministry is exploring options for recruiting healthcare workers from abroad, particularly as Guyana continues to experience migration
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New Year statement from the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union As we conclude 2024, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is reflecting on the year’s journey and expresses our sincere appreciation to our members and the wider community. This year has presented both challenges and opportunities for workers in Guyana. As we
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NEW YEAR STATEMENT BY NEW CHAIR OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) MIA AMOR MOTTLEY, PRIME MINISTER OF BARBADOS: My beloved brothers and sisters of the Caribbean, As we step boldly into 2025, I greet you with hope, determination and an unyielding commitment to serve as your Chair of CARICOM. Today, we stand at the crossroads
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The following is the full text of President Irfaan Ali’s New Year’s message: A Happy New Year to you all! Whether you are here at home or within our expanded diaspora, I extend warm and heartfelt wishes to you and your families for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. The New Year is always
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Below is the full statement from General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo in his 2025 New’s Year’s Message:  As we step into 2025, a pivotal year for Guyana and our democracy, I extend warm and heartfelt New Year greetings to all Guyanese, both at home and abroad. This year is a
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Below is the full statement from General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo: As we step into 2025, a pivotal year for Guyana and our democracy, I extend warm and heartfelt New Year greetings to all Guyanese, both at home and abroad. This year is a defining moment for our nation. As
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Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony revealed during the ministry’s yearend press conference on Tuesday that Guyana is expected to access the US$22 million Pandemic Fund from March 2025. The funding includes a US$15 million grant from the Pandemic Fund, facilitated by the World Bank in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), with an additional
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Cancer continues to be a major health concern in Guyana, with breast cancer standing out as the most prevalent form. This was revealed by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, during the Ministry of Health’s yearend press conference on Tuesday. Additionally, cervical cancer and prostate cancer are among the leading types of cancer in the
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