– aims to promote Guyanese literature, culture The Guyana Prize for Literature was relaunched with newer categories, features, and prizes as the PPP/C Government aims to foster, improve, and share the rich Guyanese literature and talent locally and internationally. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Culture, Youth, and Sports Minister, Charles Ramson said […]
– to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations To honour 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the People’s Republic of China, a $50 commemorative coin was today unveiled at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The commemorative coin will be on sale from Wednesday at a cost of […]
─ 269 households to receive titles from CH&PA Some 269 households in five squatter settlements in Region Three will soon receive land ownership documents for lands they have been occupying for more than 15 years. Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal said the initiative forms part of efforts by his ministry to fast-track squatters’ regularisation […]
-persons living with disabilities among those eligible The Ministry of Health has commenced home visits around Region Four to administer COVID-19 vaccines, as the government seeks to bolster efforts to eradicate the spread of the deadly disease. The Ministry’s mobile unit will be in and around Georgetown, and other areas in Region Four targeting the […]
The government has made good on its commitment to rehabilitate the roads leading to the Port Kaituma Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools. The thoroughfare will be rehabilitated before the new school year. The road works are a prompt response by the PPP/C Administration to the cries and concerns raised by parents and guardians, who have […]
– as Caribbean Wellness Week 2022 gets underway In conjunction with the planned activities for Caribbean Wellness Week 2022, the Health Ministry has organised a Health Symposium and Health and Wellness Fair from Monday, September 12, 2022, to Tuesday, September 13, 2022. The two-day free event will be held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre […]
Guyanese students made light work of this year’s Caribbean Secondary Certificate Examinations (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with some passing over 20 subjects. Ramoll Baboolall of the Anna Regina Multilateral School in Region Two led the way with 27 CSEC subjects where he scored 24 grade ones and three grade twos as the […]
The village of Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima-Waini) will get a new stelling to accommodate the US$ 12.7 million Indian Ocean-going vessel dubbed ‘MV MA LISHA’. Construction of the stelling will ease the transportation burden of residents and ensure the prompt delivery of goods there. The announcement was made by Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan […]
– tremendous opportunities available for educational advancement – encourages other students to stay the course His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali Monday evening congratulated the over 11,000 students who sat the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) for this year. Guyana recorded improved performance at both examinations this year. “I am […]
The Ministry of Education will be hosting a “drop everything and read!” programme and book drive on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in observance of International Literacy Day. A group of readers has volunteered to participate in the reading programme, including Minister, Priya Manickchand at 11:00 a.m. “Reading adds value to any individual’s life. It’s a […]