–16,268 sitting exams at 517 centres this year Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand said the 16,268 pupils sitting the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) this year are well-equipped and prepared for the examinations. The NGSA commenced Wednesday and will continue on Thursday at 517 examination centres countrywide. The students will be tested in four subject […]
Students sitting the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) this year displayed a range of emotions Wednesday morning, as they prepared to enter the examination room. The Department of Public Information (DPI) visited several primary schools across Georgetown and spoke with the children about their expectations. Dequan Layne of F.E Pollard Primary said he is making […]
Residents of Regions One, Three, Seven, Eight, and Nine are set to benefit from multipurpose halls that will be constructed this year, signaling the government’s commitment to developing sports in the hinterland regions. Communities that will benefit from the projects are Mabaruma, Region One with an engineer’s estimated cost of $89.7 million; Leonora, Region Three […]
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) collaborated once again with the Ministry of Public Service (MOPS) to train public servants from various ministries and government entities on public procurement procedures. The training was held over a period of two (2) days which commenced on April 27, 2023, at the Ministry of Public Service’s training facility located […]
─says gov’t committed to continued engagement Minister of Public Service, Sonia Parag, on Wednesday, dismissed the spurious claims made by the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) on Monday about the PPP/C Government’s response to the concerns of public servants. On Labour Day, the union described the government’s posture as “deliberate, blatant and discriminatory,” whilst alleging […]
Over the next few days, 105 hemodialysis patients will receive cheques valued at $600,000 each, to help subsidise their treatment expenses, as the Government of Guyana rolls out the third dialysis treatment initiative payout for 2023. Of the 105 beneficiaries, 51 are new patients. The third payout exercise of $63 million, commenced Wednesday at the […]
–President Ali emphasises commitment to developing comprehensive healthcare infrastructure ecosystem The more than 30,000 persons residing in Region Five are expected to benefit from improved healthcare services with the construction of a modern $6.6 billion hospital at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice. During his feature address at the sod-turning ceremony on Tuesday, President, Dr. Mohamed […]
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance in collaboration with the Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Tuesday hosted a multistakeholder consultation on the presentation of Guyana’s second voluntary national review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). The event is being hosted at […]
Senior Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , in the midst of a challenging global environment. The minister was on Monday delivering the opening remarks at the multistakeholder consultation on the presentation of Guyana’s […]
The Hon. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, met with members of the Realtor Association of Guyana and the Guyana Association of Real Estate Professionals at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Carmichael Street, Georgetown. During the meeting, the Hon. Attorney General presented a copy of […]