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Guyana asks US to provide evidence on Cuban medical workers system here

President Irfaan Ali on Saturday said Guyana has asked the United States (US) to provide proof that Cuban workers were being exploited in Guyana, amid the Trump administration’s decision to cancel the visas of foreign government workers and their immediate family members if Cubans continue to be put into forced labour. “We also said to ...

President Irfaan Ali on Saturday said Guyana has asked the United States (US) to provide proof that Cuban workers were being exploited in Guyana, amid the Trump administration’s decision to cancel the visas of foreign government workers and their immediate family members if Cubans continue to be put into forced labour. “We also said to ...

5 months 4 weeks ago

Diplomacy, Health, Law, News, Politics, American visa risk, Cuban healthcare workers, Cuban Medical Brigade workers, forced labour, foreign government workers, international labour laws, labour rights, local labour laws, President Irfaan Ali, request for proof, US State Department's 2024 Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Report

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Government provided over EC$4 million subvention to NGO

The WASH programme is being run through Nation Builders Inc., partnering with Nawasa and Government to build toilets and bathrooms for vulnerable citizens in various constituencies

6 months 1 day ago

Business, Health, Politics, budget, caipo, corporate affairs and intellectual property office, dickon mitchell, linda straker, nation builders, nawasa, non-profit organisation, orlando romain, wash, water access and sanitation in homes

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Grenada has legal and moral obligation to stand with Cuba

Cuba continues to be a trustworthy friend and partner not only of Grenada, not only of the Caribbean but of people the world over

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Cuba continues to be a trustworthy friend and partner not only of Grenada, not only of the Caribbean but of people the world over

View the full post Grenada has legal and moral obligation to stand with Cuba on NOW Grenada.

6 months 3 days ago

Community, Health, Politics, cuba, dickon mitchell, joseph andall, marco rubio, overseas medical missions, people's revolutionary government, prg, visa restriction policy

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Government of Grenada 2025 Budget Statement

Grenada’s medium-term outlook was described as “favourable, supported by continued strong tourism demand, ongoing reconstruction efforts, and investments in transformative initiatives in healthcare, housing, skills development and renewable energy”

6 months 4 days ago

Agriculture/Fisheries, Arts/Culture/Entertainment, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics, budget, dennis cornwall, gis, parliament, vision 75

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First Lady sponsors mammograms for 1,000 women

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, First Lady Arya Ali has partnered with the Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital to provide sponsorship of 1,000 mammograms for women across Guyana, her office said in a statement on Wednesday. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer, ...

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, First Lady Arya Ali has partnered with the Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital to provide sponsorship of 1,000 mammograms for women across Guyana, her office said in a statement on Wednesday. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer, ...

10 months 3 weeks ago

Health, News, Politics, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital, early detection, First Lady Arya Ali, sponsorship

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Georgetown’s transformation plan to promote walking, fewer vehicles, history, culture, business

President Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced that his administration’s Georgetown transformation plan includes improving drainage, emphasising history and culture while promoting walking and riding rather than too many vehicles in the city. “All of these sectors and segments that we see the City evolving with will support a city that is people-centric, moving more towards ...

President Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced that his administration’s Georgetown transformation plan includes improving drainage, emphasising history and culture while promoting walking and riding rather than too many vehicles in the city. “All of these sectors and segments that we see the City evolving with will support a city that is people-centric, moving more towards ...

10 months 3 weeks ago

Business, Culture, Culture & Society, Health, Municipality, News, Politics, bicycle lanes, bicycling, city parks, culture and heritage, Georgetown development plan, Georgetown transformation plan, green walkways, industry and commerce, markets, people-centric, walking, waterfronts, wellness

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EPA to probe claims of poisonous dust pollution in Linden

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be investigating claims that dust pollution at the incomplete Nooitgedacht access road exposes nearby residents to toxic material, EPA Executive Director, Kemraj Parsram said Tuesday. He told Demerara Waves Online News that his agency first learnt of the matter Tuesday and would first validate the claims and visit the ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be investigating claims that dust pollution at the incomplete Nooitgedacht access road exposes nearby residents to toxic material, EPA Executive Director, Kemraj Parsram said Tuesday. He told Demerara Waves Online News that his agency first learnt of the matter Tuesday and would first validate the claims and visit the ...

10 months 4 weeks ago

Business, Health, News, Politics, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nooitgedacht access road, poisonous dust pollution

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New senator ready for challenges ahead

“I am ready, I am able, and I am committed to putting in the work, drawing from the knowledge and experiences that I have gathered over the years to move our nation forward,” Dr Charles told an NNP meeting on Sunday night

11 months 1 day ago

Health, Politics, coronavirus, COVID-19, keith mitchell, linda straker, myanna charles, new national party, nnp, opposition, parliament, sgu, st george’s university

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Household cash grant, NIS money, increased salaries, parental tax relief

President Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced an almost US$50 million (GY$10 billion) cash-injection into the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) so that contributors who have not met the required number of contributions could still receive payments. Addressing a National Assembly sitting for several hours, Dr Ali also announced a one-off US$960 cash grant (GY$200,000) to each ...

President Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced an almost US$50 million (GY$10 billion) cash-injection into the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) so that contributors who have not met the required number of contributions could still receive payments. Addressing a National Assembly sitting for several hours, Dr Ali also announced a one-off US$960 cash grant (GY$200,000) to each ...

11 months 5 days ago

Education, Health, News, Politics, Cost of Living, fee university tuition, household cash grants, National Assembly sitting, National Insurance Scheme (NIS) funds, President Irfaan Ali, salary increases

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PM calls off Rwanda trip due to Marburg virus disease outbreak

The Prime Minister did not arrive at the Biashara Afrika Forum because of unforeseen circumstances presented by the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak

11 months 6 days ago

Health, Politics, biashara afrika forum, dennis cornwall, dickon mitchell, Ebola, linda straker, marburg virus, neila ettienne, paul kegame, who, world health organisation

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