─ quality work, timely completion expected – Min Croal Guyana took another giant step in its transformational development agenda with the signing of a massive $11.8 billion contract for the construction of the Schoonord to Crane Four-Lane Highway, in Region Three. The 3.9-kilometre road is expected to present major economic and other opportunities for Guyanese, […]
1. Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana held bilateral talks in Georgetown with His Excellency Roberto Álvarez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, during an official visit by the latter on September 6 and 7, 2022. 2. The two Foreign Ministers and […]
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Wednesday, September 07, 2022 opened its sub-office in Region Five (Mahaica- Berbice) to expand its core services to the residents and businesses of the region. The new office is located in the compound of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) at Fort Wellington, West Coast Berbice (WCB). During […]
Dolphin Secondary School in South Georgetown is benefitting from improved facilities including upgrades to its technical and home economics labs to enhance its Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) training programme. Headmistress, Krishnoutie Jaipaul, told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the institution offers CVQ in Agricultural Science, commercial food production, and furniture making. According to […]
The Governments of Guyana and the Dominican Republic on Wednesday fortified their ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a bilateral cooperation plan between the two countries. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Hon. Hugh Todd and Foreign Affairs Minister of the Dominican Republic, H.E. Roberto Alvarez signed the agreement at […]
– Min Manickchand officially launches initiative Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Tuesday officially launched the $267 million National Breakfast Programme in Linden, Region 10 at the Mackenzie Primary School. The initiative forms part of the national feeding programme which totals $2 billion. “What is the state’s duty? What is the state’s duty when we […]
– Dr. Singh says outlook more positive than initial projection Guyana’s 36.4 per cent GDP growth in the first half of 2022, and projected annual growth of 56 per cent are reflective of the PPP/C Government’s policy stance and private sector investment. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr […]
One hundred and twenty students of St George’s High School are being accommodated at the South Ruimveldt Secondary School this new term. They are part of the 421 temporary displaced students from the school which was destroyed by a fire of electrical origin back in July. The school was located on Church Street and North […]
The results of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) will be announced on Friday, September 9. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand reassures that all schools will be providing optimum education regardless of placement. “We’re going to be monitoring very closely to make sure that all schools deliver what we need them to deliver,” she said. […]
– equal opportunities for persons with disabilities, women Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton has made it clear that persons living with disabilities should be provided with equal employment and training opportunities. The minister, who was speaking on the sidelines of a workshop on Tuesday, said those persons must be accepted into the regular training programmes […]