The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has been officially certified as a Kidney Transplant Centre. This achievement marks a significant advancement in the nation’s medical capabilities, with GPHC becoming the first institution in Guyana to attain this certification. It was conferred by the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the Human Organ and Tissue Transplant […]
Guyana is poised to become a premier hub for higher security education, with plans underway to establish a National Defence Institute in the first half of 2024 at the University of Guyana (UG). President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said this institute will operate under the umbrella of the National […]
The University of Guyana’s Institute for Human Resiliency, Strategic Security and the Future (IHRSSF) has been honoured with the prestigious 2023 William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Award for Excellence in Security and Defense Education – marking it the sole recipient of this accolade for the year 2023. UG’s Vice Chancellor, Dr Paloma […]
Persons now have the opportunity to engage with the Diaspora Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Corporation around the clock, with the introduction of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent. The innovative programme was officially launched during a media event on Wednesday at the Ramphal House, Georgetown. Head of the Diaspora Unit, Rosalinda […]
– to improve literacy, problem-solving skills The Ministry of Education on Wednesday launched its primary education textbook series to provide an inclusive and engaging resource for both teachers and students, improving confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills during class. The Social Studies textbook One to Four series is titled ‘Guyanese in the World’ and presents […]
EdYou FM, the Ministry of Education’s radio station on Tuesday donated a quantity of equipment to the Tutorial High School’s Agricultural Science Department. The donation included four (4) rakes, three (3) water cans, two (2) oval-shaped waterers for broilers, three (3) pruning shears, four (4) pairs of long boots and one (1) wheelbarrow. The equipment […]
Women are taking centre stage in spearheading transformative projects in the community of West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, which are being fueled by government contracts valued in excess of $51 million. The Department of Public Information (DPI) caught up with Shoba Evans who will be spearheading the construction of a new reinforced concrete road at Marigold Street […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) proudly announces that Shamar Joseph, the renowned Guyanese and West Indies fast bowler, has been named its official Tourism Ambassador. This partnership comes on the heels of Joseph’s recent heroics in Australia vs. West Indies test match, where he captured a record-breaking seven (7) wickets for 68 runs, securing a […]
The government continues to receive resounding praise from persons residing in East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, for allowing them to actively participate in the infrastructural development of their community. Several major projects are underway in various parts of East Ruimveldt after contracts valuing more than $58 million were signed by residents on March 8 in that area […]
Minister of Housing and Water, Colin Croal, on Tuesday, led a team of senior personnel for an on-site inspection of the new headquarters under construction for the housing and water ministry. Situated at the Houston, along the Mandela to Eccles Highway, East Bak Demerara, the complex will comprise two buildings – one designated to host […]