Teachers of Regions Five and Six are being provided with autonomy to purchase the relevant janitorial, field, and office supplies for their classrooms, as they received the school cash grant. This programme is part of the Ministry of Education’s unwavering commitment towards teachers while propelling the delivery of quality education. The distributions of the grant […]
Communities in Region Three and Region Six will feel safer and protected as the government’s ‘Safe Country’ initiative is scheduled to roll out in the regions by year-end. As part of the programme, the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Guyana Police Force (GPF) is integrating information and communications technology (ICT) into its crime-fighting capabilities to […]
Leaders’ Dialogue 1: “Scaling up Actions on Key Transitions to Accelerate SDG Progress” September 18-19, 2023 at UN Headquarters, New York Mr. President, We meet at the mid-point of the implementation of Agenda 2030 in a crisis. Be it food, energy, climate and the destabilising impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the combined effect of these […]
On September 9th, representatives of the United States Embassy and the non-governmental organizations, Guyana Medical Relief, Guyana Cancer Society, and Food for the Poor, conducted a medical outreach for residents in Linden in collaboration with the Linden Hospital. As part of its ongoing humanitarian assistance partnership with Guyana, the U.S. Embassy donated seven air-conditioning units […]
A new well in Wauna, located in the Mabaruma sub-region of Barima-Waini is scheduled for completion in approximately one month, bringing significant relief to approximately 200 households or close to 900 residents there. The development marks a significant step towards providing clean, safe, and reliable water to the community in keeping with the commitment of […]
“There is no harm in trying. You can’t fail if you don’t try, and even if you fail, try again.” These were the words of an elated Tenicia Hamilton-Fraser, as she wielded a certificate of achievement in Plumbing, and a trophy for Best Graduating Trainee, setting the foundation for a potential career in the industry. […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has unveiled plans for the establishment of the first ever eco-friendly, eco-tourism park in Batavia Village, Region Seven. President Ali made the announcement during his address to residents at the Batavia Heritage Village celebration on Sunday. He said the initiative will be done through a collaboration with the village and the Men […]
Approximately 333 residents of Masakenari, Region Nine are now benefiting from access to potable water, following the construction of a new $39 million water supply system in the community. The construction of a new distribution system is a commitment made by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during a visit to the remote village in August […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Chairman Steven Horsford, and other members of the Congressional Black Caucus convened for a productive meeting Thursday last, at Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. According to a recent statement issued by the caucus, the discussions centered around a range of global issues, including energy and food […]
The Bail Act 2022 is a concise, comprehensive piece of legislation that governs and regulates the granting of bail countrywide. Saturday’s edition of ‘Simplifying the Law’ explored the complexities of the act, to educate the citizenry. Senior Parliamentary Counsel at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Cheyenne Lall, along with State Counsel, Aruna Budhram, provided insight into […]