The Ministry of Education has distributed over 49,500 meals, including breakfast and lunch to over 15,000 pupils countrywide who sat the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) between May 2-3. Despite some hiccups during the process, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand deemed the programme a major success. “When you are dealing with 15,000 kids and a […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) with support from tour agency, Wilderness Explorers, hosted a familiarisation tour for media representatives from North America, allowing them to experience Guyana’s breathtaking landscapes and adventurous activities. The gesture is part of the government’s aim to showcase Guyana as a prime ecotourism destination, as well as foster meaningful connections between […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed Guyana’s ongoing transformation and projected growth under the leadership of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government. President Ali was at the time delivering remarks at the opening of the party’s 32nd Congress, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Saturday. The president reflected on the challenges preceding and during […]
-rainy weather delaying process The process to connect the Guyana Power and Light Inc’s (GPL’s) Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS) to the power ship will commence on Sunday as the vessel finally arrived at Everton, Region Six. The ship which holds 36 megawatts of electricity arrived on Saturday afternoon. It was anchored in the Berbice River […]
Guyana’s healthcare sector has undergone substantial improvements due strategic investments made by the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government in primary healthcare. While the administration continues to invest billions of dollars in upgrading healthcare infrastructure nationwide, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, outlined a series of forthcoming interventions aimed at fostering a conducive work environment […]
Seventy-five local public health and clinical practitioners have been recognised for their dedication and commitment to advancing their skills in global health. They were awarded certificates by the Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) for successfully completing the University of Washington Global Health E-learning Programme on Monday. The comprehensive programme covered a series […]
The governments of Guyana and Jamaica on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation on media, mass communication, and public affairs. The signing ceremony was held at the Cara Lodge Hotel in Georgetown. The MoU aims to strengthen partnerships for knowledge sharing and capacity building, recognising the pivotal role that mass communication plays […]
Emphasising its dedication to the fundamental democratic principles of press freedom and access to information, the Guyana Government is taking part in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Press Freedom Day Conference at the Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral, Santiago, Chile. The three-day conference commenced on Friday, May 3, on World Press […]
The Ministry of Public Works has allocated a significant sum of $543.6 million for the rehabilitation of vital bridges across Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), enhancing mobility for thousands of residents. Recently, tenders were opened through the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board for these works. The Haslington Grove Bridge Link on the East Coast Demerara will […]
The Guyana Learning Channel (GLC), alongside various educational resources, has played a pivotal role in preparing pupils for this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). This was according to insights shared by several pupils from Winfer Gardens Primary School in Georgetown, during a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI). Expressing confidence in […]