The life of 68-year-old Famida Kumar from Diamond, East Bank Demerara, has been transformed after receiving the key to a brand-new home last Saturday. This was made possible through the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative, spearheaded by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Kumar, originally from the Grove squatting area, had relocated to Bagotstown and applied […]
Two hundred additional mining blocks will soon be distributed to miners in Mahdia, Region Eight, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance local gold production. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat made the announcement during a consultation with goldsmiths and jewellers, at Duke Lodge in Kingston, Georgetown, on Tuesday. Minister Bharrat said the initiative is […]
Guyana is poised to welcome 350,000 visitors in 2024, reflecting a significant increase in its tourism sector. According to the Guyana Tourism Authority’s (GTA) Tourism Statistical Digest 2023, the country’s tourism industry has rebounded from the pandemic and surpassed its pre-pandemic visitor numbers. Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Kamrul Baksh highlighted in the […]
The government will start the countrywide distribution of the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant and uniform voucher on June 24, with over 205,000 public and private school students receiving $45,000 each. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand made the announcement on Wednesday. This year, the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant has been increased to $40,000, coupled […]
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has recognized New Amsterdam Secondary School as an ideal institution for Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in the country. Following an evaluation of nine schools across the country, the New Amsterdam Secondary was commended for its exceptional state of readiness, meticulous preparation, and robust arrangements in the domain of technical education. […]
The Guyana Gold Mining Association (GGMC) is in the process of acquiring a small unit to enhance the gold refining process and ensure that there is an adequate supply of gold. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, made the disclosure during a stakeholder engagement with goldsmiths and jewellers at the Duke Lodge on Tuesday. The […]
The government has officially launched its eye-testing and spectacles programme which will benefit thousands of vulnerable individuals on Tuesday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). The programme will see these individuals accessing financial assistance from the government to get their eyes tested and outfitted with the required spectacles. Individuals under 18 years of age, […]The Ministry of Natural Resources held an engagement with goldsmiths, jewellers, and overall licensed gold buyers to remind them about the rules and regulations when selling and purchasing gold. The engagement on Tuesday was also to listen to the concerns that are affecting them so that the industry can become better. It was attended by […]
The Small Business Bureau (SBB) is taking applications for the Green Business Technology Fund which will see businesses benefitting from a million dollars in grant funding. Chief Executive Officer of the SBB Shazim Ibrahim, while speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Tuesday noted that the fund started in 2019. So far, he […]
Eighty-four students from the University of Guyana (UG) and Government Technical Institute (GTI) are partaking in a work-study programme at the Ministry of Public Works. The initiative was welcomed by Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill who underscored the government’s commitment to nurturing its most valuable resource. “For the next several weeks and months […]