More persons residing in Region Six are now benefitting from training programmes being offered by the government, as the Board of Industrial Training’s (BIT) heavy-duty equipment operation training programme. The program was launched at three locations in Region Six on Monday. The three-month course will be facilitated at the New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI), the […]
The government is making provision for the possible closure of the National Psychiatric Hospital in Region Six. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony made the disclosure while engaging media operatives on the sidelines of an event Wednesday morning at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown He also pledged the government’s support to making provisions for patients there. […]
– ‘Disability is not inability’ – ‘Learning Lab’ participants The government is providing skills training for persons living with disabilities (PWDs) through the Learning Lab of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. This has led to the persons Living with disabilities declaring on Tuesday that a having a disability does not mean that […]
In a significant boost for sports infrastructure, the Ogle Cricket Club Ground, East Coast Demerara is set to undergo a $10 million infrastructural upgrade. Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., unveiled the exciting development during his visit to the ground Tuesday evening. “I’m going to earmark another $10 million here. The stone, […]
In higher education, quality control is crucial to ensuring educational institutions deliver programmes that adhere to nationally and internationally acceptable standards. This was emphasised by the Executive Director of The National Accreditation Council NAC, Dr Marcel Hutson during a capacity-building workshop on Wednesday at the National Centre of Educational Resources Development (NCERD), Kingston, Georgetown. The […]
– Ministry thanks T&HD staff and the Guyana Coast Guard for its quick response -condolences to the family of a female passenger who unfortunately passed away The Ministry of Public Works, through the Transport and Harbours Department, wishes to express condolences to the family of a 53-year-old female passenger who was found motionless while in […]
– President Ali unveils strategy to improve math pass rates President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali officially commissioned the Victoria Lily Primary School located at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, Region Three. The school was built in record time a cost of under $200 million through a collaborative effort between the Ministries of Education and the Ministry […]
In Guyana’s multicultural society, the contributions of the Muslim community are invaluable, and acknowledgment, recognition, and appreciation of the history of Islam promote solidarity and inclusivity. H.E Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, made these remarks at the closing ceremony for the International Symposium on The History […]
Anticipation is reaching a fever pitch as Cricket Carnival 2023 approaches, and there is no denying the visible excitement building for the eagerly awaited ‘Pan, Brass and Soca Festival on the Beach’ on Thursday, September 21 at the Mariott Beach. This event is poised to attract a diverse array of Guyanese from every corner of […]
Guyana has improved the quality of lending this year when compared to the same period under review last year and this has contributed to improved access to financing and financial services. This is according to a report “Global and Regional Economies at a Crossroads” of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It reported that, in addition, […]