The recent Petro Caribe summit in Venezuela concluded with better and more reasonable offers to assist member states in strengthening capacities to acquire fuel during the present difficult period. Read the full story

Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy today at a press brief said recent statements by the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) relating to Guyana’s health care services are shameless, not serious and ignore realities.
The PNC/R said with the disarray of the medical system, it is not surprising that there are outbreaks of diseases such as dengue, tuberculosis, and influenza. “There is no comparison between the state of the health sector today and the state of the health sector Read the full story

Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy said before any scientific research is conducted in the country approval must be granted by the ethics committee of the Ministry of Health.
The Minister was at the time commenting on a new study reported in the journal PLoS ONE which said the malaria drug chloroquine may be the cause for Escherichia coli (e-coli) bacteria resistance in remote rainforest communities in Guyana.
The Health Minister said he was unable to pronounce on the findings of the study because an investigation by the Ministry has to be conducted. Read the full story

In a continuing effort to increase efficiency and service in the water sector, Chief Executive Officer, Karan Singh and a team from the Guyana Water Incorporated last weekend visited Bartica, Region Seven to follow up on issues affecting the region’s water supply.
The Chief Executive Officer visited the water treatment plant Read the full story

Region Ten (Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice) which has great agricultural potential will benefit from more infrastructural works as government seeks to create the base for agricultural expansion in a Region that once depended solely on mining.
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud visited the Region on July 22, to update farmers on agricultural development works Read the full story

The ‘Grow more’ campaign initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture to increase food production and create linkages to external markets was extended today to residents and farmers of Santa Mission, Region Three, a day after the ministry’s officials were in Region Ten for the same purpose.
The Amerindian Village is noted for its vast potential in agriculture, tourism, and forestry. Read the full story