Today, seven contracts were signed for the reconstruction of the Christ Church Secondary School. The school was destroyed by fire on January 12, 2023. The new structure will be built at the same location and is expected to be finished in seven months as per the contract. The total cost to rebuild the school is […]
In its ongoing commitment to enhance fire safety measures, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has embarked on a comprehensive inspection campaign targeting school dormitories and hostels countrywide. Public Relations Officer of the GFS, Silyne Griffith told the Department of Public Information (DPI) Wednesday that the dorms and hostels are also equipped with the necessary fire […]
-as follow-up to President’s advanced engagements in that country Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, on Wednesday, led a Government team in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a meeting with a visiting Qatari Government delegation led by Head of the Caribbean and South American Division from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in […]
Scores of parents and guardians of children attending schools at Friendship, Grove, and Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara on Wednesday commended the government’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant. Each child is receiving $40,000 to offset the expenses of items needed for the new school term; $35,000 under the Because We Care initiative and […]
My attention was drawn to a letter from Mr. Hamilton Green which takes issue with my rebuttal of certain assertions made by Mr. Darren Wade and Mr. Nigel Hughes to the Second Session of the United Nation’s Permanent Forum of People of African Descent held during the period May 31-June 2, 2023. In my original […]
Students of Anna Regina Secondary, Region Two, are now better informed on child labour policies following a sensitisation exercise spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour on Tuesday. The engagement with the Grades Nine and 10 students focused on the definition of child labour, its worst form, its causes and impact on education, and penalties. […]
Construction works at the new Ogle Fire Station at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport are in the final stage and the facility will become operable soon. The remaining works include the installation of the electrical network by the Guyana Power and Light (GPL). The over $76 million fire station was executed in two phases. […]
The recently constructed National Toshaos’ Council (NTC) secretariat, at the National Exhibition Centre in Sophia, Georgetown, will soon be occupied, pending the procurement of office equipment and furnishing. This was confirmed on Tuesday when NTC executive members including Chairman, Derick John inspected the $100 million facility, financed through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. The new […]
Students of White Water Primary School, Mabaruma, Region One are set to benefit from an improved learning environment, as extension works to the tune of $28 million will be executed at the facility. The construction and maintenance of educational facilities remain high on the government’s agenda, to provide enhanced access to quality education at […]
Four communities in the Matarkai sub-district, Region One are now able to expand their agriculture production and beautification project, with the distribution of tractors, trailers, ploughs, and harrows. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal handed over the vehicles and equipment to the chairpersons of the Community Development […]