Guyana Chronicle

APPROXIMATELY 221,000 citizens in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) have already registered for the $100,000 cash grant, People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo has said. During his weekly press conference on Thursday, the PPP General Secretary provided an update on the ongoing process, which is aimed at supporting citizens over the age of 18 years old, throughout the length and breadth of Guyana. https://lnkd.in/eXmThuaF

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By Naomi Parris | NEWLY-appointed Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken and his deputies are the most qualified, both professionally and academically, in the history of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said. Hicken, who has acted in the role since March 2022, was sworn in as Commissioner of Police at State House on Thursday. https://lnkd.in/eYBgyYu4

The Ministry of Education (MoE) began a two-day Regional Education Officers Review and Projection Session on December 17, 2024, aimed at reflecting on the achievements of the past year and strategically planning for 2025. With the new year approaching, this critical gathering convened Regional Education Officers (REdOs) from Regions One to Ten, along with the Principal Education Officer (PEO) of Georgetown, the Deputy Chief Education Officer for Administration, and Assistant Chief Education Officers (ACEOs) overseeing various educational sectors, including Nursery, Primary, Secondary, Literacy, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). https://lnkd.in/eJDnJa3Z

GUYANA’S legislation in relation to the Acquisition of Land for a public purpose was on Wednesday strengthened, as pieces of necessary amendments were passed in the National Assembly. The Acquisition of Lands for Public Purposes (Amendment) Bill 2024 was on Wednesday brought before the National Assembly for its second reading and was presented by Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, S.C. https://lnkd.in/eAbcGzzw

IN a heartwarming gesture just in time for the Christmas holiday, the Office of the First Lady has provided a new home to a family of six in Meten-Meer-Zorg, located on the West Coast Demerara (WCD). During a touching handing-over ceremony on Wednesday, First Lady Arya Ali expressed her joy in delivering the much-needed housing to the family. https://lnkd.in/eYnDftxi

PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday morning fired back at opposition operatives and groups that have attempted to discredit the government’s management of the Natural Resource Fund (NRF). The Head of State, in a live broadcast on his official Facebook page, said the criticisms spewing from varying opposition characters are only aimed at discrediting the efforts made by the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) to transparently manage the NRF. https://lnkd.in/eQh58WyW

The Ministry of Health, on Tuesday, hosted its Regional Health Officers’ (RHOs’) Conference at the ministry’s boardroom, aimed at fostering a collaborative approach between the ministry and healthcare partners to effectively and efficiently deliver healthcare across Guyana’s 10 administrative regions. https://lnkd.in/efQyfUSs

THE Ministry of Health is set to develop a comprehensive regional plan in 2025 to eliminate malaria in Region Nine, in collaboration with Harvard University. This announcement was made by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony during a recent visit to the region. Dr Anthony highlighted that malaria remains a prevalent infectious disease in the area, requiring urgent action. https://lnkd.in/eVHF2zwK

THE Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is ensuring that soldiers across its ranks feel the spirit of the season, even as they remain committed to their duties away from their families. Soldiers’ Day activities are ongoing at every GDF base and location, fostering unity, celebration, and holiday cheer during this festive period. https://lnkd.in/evjVDUdH