Eid Mubarak to all Guyana! On this special occasion, we again join with our brothers and sisters in Islam to observe Eid-ul-Adha; one of the most sacred days on the Islamic calendar. In this ‘Festival of the Sacrifice’, Muslims indulge in prayers, gift-giving and celebration to honour the faith and obedience demonstrated by the Prophet […]
I extend warmest greetings to all Guyanese, but especially to the Islamic community, on this joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. Known as the ‘Festival of the Sacrifice’, Eid-ul-Adha is of special significance to Muslims. It is a day of joy, reverence, prayer and gratitude. Muslims also use this festival for reflection and spiritual renewal, reaffirming their […]
The over 16,000 students who wrote the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) last month will receive their examination results on July 7. This was announced by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand via the ministry’s official Facebook page on Wednesday. “We had said that we will be releasing those results on July 17 but it […]
— bridge design, feasibility study at final stage Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has announced that the contract for the Corentyne River Bridge, linking Guyana to Suriname, is expected to be signed by October. This announcement was made during the Second High-Level Decision Makers (HLDM) meeting and presentation by WSP Caribbean, a Trinidad-based […]
In its continued effort to improve the quality of businesses and standardise Guyana’s market, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has opened applications for its upcoming training courses in July. The two sets of courses are aimed at helping business owners to increase their competence, knowledge, and skills, as well as improve their processes, […]
Persons who are visually impaired will benefit from a computer literacy programme, through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in collaboration with the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities. Dubbed Computer Literacy Skills for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the programme aims to bridge the digital gap through the inclusion of persons […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the appointment of Major General (Ret’d) Joseph Singh to lead the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), tasked with investigating the devastating fire at the Mahdia Secondary School dormitory. This announcement was made on the sideline of an event at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Tuesday. President Ali […]
Construction of the modern Wales Fire Station in Region Three is nearing completion and will soon serve residents of the community and surrounding areas. This update was provided to the Department of Public Information (DPI) by the engineer attached to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Narendra Guyadin on Wednesday. The project was executed in two […]
As the government tirelessly strives to improve and provide exceptional health care nationwide, residents of East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) will soon benefit from a newly constructed hospital in New Amsterdam. The facility will be furnished with cutting-edge technology, enabling the provision of critical medical procedures, including open heart, kidney transplant, and pancreatic surgeries, which are […]
– Three-month voluntary registration period to be allowed The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that commencing July 4, owners of electric bikes can register their cycles at the Licence Revenue Office, Lamaha Railway Embankment, Camp and Lamaha Streets and Integrated Regional Tax Offices (IRTOs) countrywide. This is in compliance with the recent Amendments to […]