Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud on Tuesday met with nurses, supervisors, and the administrative team of the Palms Geriatric Home on Brickdam as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, improve working conditions, and ensure a high standard of care for residents. Permanent Secretary Dr. Erica Forte also attended the meeting, which focused on issues affecting the operation of the facility and the welfare of its elderly residents

By: Dinley Raphael Close to 100 Cuban medical professionals are employed across Guyana’s healthcare system, and according to Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, they are being paid the same salaries as their Guyanese counterparts. Although Cuba has withdrawn its medical brigade from Guyana, the local health sector continues to benefit from Cuban healthcare workers who have independently expressed an interest in working here. Minister Anthony said these professionals are

By: Christal Yong Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond says the government, through the Ministries of Home Affairs and Education, is developing a comprehensive plan to address the issue of students bringing dangerous items into schools. The two ministries held consultations last week following a recent incident in which a primary school pupil was found with a licensed firearm at school . Speaking on the matter, Minister Walrond said the plan under consideration includ