In its bid to address the learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Education’s National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD), on Thursday, launched its EdYou FM (99.7 FM) in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight. The launch falls in line with the government’s objective ‘to provide where necessary equal and equitable distribution […]
The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand today officially launched the Ministry’s Edutrition: Breakfast for Success programme in the Pomeroon Supenaam Region (Region Two). Through this programme, all the Grade Six children, nursery-level pupils, as well as those in Grades One and Two, and children living in Amerindian communities will now receive breakfast every day […]
─ cereal for Grade Six students countrywide Employment will soon be made available for some 20 persons in Essequibo, Region Two, as the government is moving to revive the Morning Glory Cereal Inc to provide breakfast for Grade Six students countrywide. The Ministry of Education will be sourcing the cereal to provide breakfast to schools […]
Guyanese who test positive for COVID-19 for the first time will soon be able to take the Paxlovid pill to treat the disease. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said Wednesday, that the government has been working with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to secure the medication. “We have been working with UNICEF to be […]
Citizens will be better prepared to respond to natural disasters such as flooding, as the Guyana Hydrometeorological Office is exploring the possibility of moving to impact-based forecasting. Impact-based forecasting is a structured approach for combining hazard, exposure and vulnerability data to identify risk and support decision-making, with the ultimate objective of encouraging early action that […]
– modalities worked out, housing ministry moves to tender project Persons constructing homes costing up to $25 million will soon be able to benefit from cement and steel as part of the government’s homebuilders support initiative. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Sherwyn Greaves, said the government is expected […]
The PPP/C Administration remains committed to the development of agriculture production and ensuring food security. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha highlighted that grassroot farmers will receive assistance to boost output and productivity. The government has revitalised the industry with significant investments over the last two years, while also initiating new programmes to engage more youths in […]
– some 150 artisanal fishers to benefit from safety gear Today the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations handed over a quantity of safety equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fisheries Department as part of its Emergency Response and Early Recovery Support to Smallholder Farmers Affected by the 2021 Floods in Guyana […]
─ commits to continuous improvement in education sector As Guyana joins the rest of the world in celebrating teachers’ day, His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday commended the educators for their hard work and dedication to molding the minds of the country’s future leaders. Dr Ali said the transformation of the education system […]– Announces plans for clerical support and daycare centres His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will continue to put systems in place to create the best working environment for teachers in Guyana. He said that since his Government took office two years ago, they have worked on enhancing the lives of both […]