The Ministry of Health commissions a new Simulation Centre in Guyana’s Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), with the facility valued at $140,848,000. Both outlets report the centre is officially commissioned on Saturday, 22 August 2026.

The centre is commissioned by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, as part of efforts to expand health sciences education and strengthen healthcare training opportunities in the region. Guyana Chronicle and INews Guyana describe the development as another step by the government to enhance practical training for health professionals. While both accounts focus on the commissioning date, location, value, and the minister’s role, neither outlet provides further details in the provided text about the centre’s capacity, curriculum, or timeline for operations.

Overall, the coverage aligns on the core facts of the investment amount, the location in Region Eight, and the commissioning ceremony in August 2026, presenting the project as targeted support for healthcare education.