The Ministry of Education will soon launch an inclusive literacy programme designed to enhance reading and writing skills for all age groups in Guyana. The initiative will target primary and secondary school children as well as adults seeking to improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary. Speaking at a year-end press briefing on Friday, the Minister […]
– 4378 graduated from CPCE in the last 4 years Guyana’s education workforce experienced significant expansion over the past four years. An impressive 4378 teachers graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE). With this many teachers, the government significantly increased the number of skilled educators and improved the quality of education delivered to […]
The Ministry of Education invested $31.5 billion in constructing, renovating and maintaining schools from 2020 to 2024. This significant amount of investment is a testimony to the government’s commitment to providing high-quality education for all Guyanese. The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, provided the breakdown of this expenditure during the ministry’s year-end press briefing on […]
The much-anticipated national fiscal plan for 2025 is deeply rooted in addressing community issues, that were raised by citizens during the government’s extensive engagements held across the nation, last year. Dr Bharrat Jagdeo emphasised this point, noting that these interactions are characterised by direct communication between citizens and government officials. The PPP’s General Secretary noted […]
– Through govt’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Programme The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has empowered more than 500 youth with various skill sets necessary to sustain their livelihoods and contribute to development in their villages. Persons between the ages of 17 to 35 are being provided with an income stream through the Youth Entrepreneurship […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana wishes to express Guyana’s grave concern regarding recent actions and statements by the Government of Venezuela, which constitute clear violations of the Argyle Agreement of December 14, 2023, and the binding Order of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued on December 1, 2023. […]
Thousands of Amerindians were able to improve their livelihoods in 2024 as a result of over $395 million investments in projects funded through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ Presidential Grant initiative. Minister Pauline Sukhai outlined the impact of a substantial amount of investment during a press conference on Wednesday at the ministry’s head office, Quamina […]
-hands over historic 40-vehicle fleet to the Guyana Fire Service His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali underscored his Government’s commitment to enhancing the operational capacity of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), while unveiling plans and strategies to better protect citizens from fire hazards. He said that his Government intends to continuously improve the fire service […]
The Ministry of Labour plans to host a series of ambitious campaigns this year to offer valuable information on household safety, labour practices and career readiness. These initiatives were announced during a press briefing on Tuesday at the labour ministry’s head office. It was spearheaded by Minister Labour, Joseph Hamilton. The minister outlined the government’s […]
Expectant mothers in Mabaruma in Region One now have a safe and comfortable maternal home to rest and relax before giving birth. Pregnant women from remote communities who are in the middle of their third trimester or at 8 months (34 weeks), will have access to the medical facility. The $46 million facility, commissioned on […]