Single parents in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) have expressed gratitude to the Government for its well established ‘Because We Care’ cash grant initiative, which they say has come at an opportune time. The cash grant programme is giving public school students some $15,000 in cash, along with the School Uniform and Supplies Grant of $4,000, totaling […]
As the distribution of the Because We Care cash grant continued today in Region Five, Mahaica – Berbice, parents at the different distribution centres shared how the grant will be helpful in providing for their children. Mr. Carlton Morris, whose child attends the Belladrum Primary School said that he and other parents are happy to […]
This morning, the Minister of Labour, Hon. Joseph Hamilton along with the Acting Chief Labour Officer, Ms. Michelle Baburam and Senior Labour Officer, Mr. Prandatt Basdeo met with officials from Demerara Timbers Limited (DTL) to discuss issues that were highlighted by the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) last week. GAWU had called for […]
Emotions were running high among women participants when the Ministry of Human Services and Social security launched its online and in-person WIIN (Women’s Innovation and Investment Network) classes in ICT and professional care (child and elderly care) today. For many of them it was a ray of hope, as the programme provided an opportunity to […]
– Over $196M is scheduled to be given to 10,324 students Over the next three days $196M is expected to be distributed to 10,324 students in the Mahaica – Berbice region through the Government of Guyana’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, which was launched in Region Five today at the Karamat Primary School located along […]
Residents of Parika and other villages in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) are the latest to benefit from an outreach by the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) to address ongoing issues. The exercise was led by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh and followed a similar event […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo MP says the Government is ‘actively examining’ the possibility of extending the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant to children in private schools. During an interview last Friday with the Guyanese Critic, the Vice President said, “maybe not all of the parents would take it, but some parents have been making the solid […]
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha MP says a new multimillion dollar pasteurising plant will soon be established in Region Five by a private investor, creating employment opportunities for residents. During a meeting with farmers on Saturday, the Minister said the Government is seeking out a portion of land for the project. “The investor has already […]
– close to 900 informal settlers found in the area The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) will soon begin the regularisation of informal settlers in Amelia’s Ward Phase Four, Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice). Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal MP said a verification process conducted by the agency found close to 900 […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat MP says the Government’s ‘Because We Care’cash grant programme is not a waste of taxpayers’ dollars and will greatly benefit Guyana’s children. The Minister’s statement comes in the wake of criticisms by the opposition. “How can a leader of this country go on national television and say that giving […]