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Statement delivered by the Honourable Joseph Hamilton, MP at the Meeting to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement Belgrade, Serbia, October 11 – 12, 2021

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: Allow me to express appreciation to the Government of Serbia for hosting us in beautiful Belgrade on this momentous occasion.  I also commend the Government of Serbia for the excellent arrangements that have been made for delegations participating in this anniversary celebration. Coming back to the birthplace of our Movement compels […]

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“Individualise your curriculum to cater to the children before you” ─ Minister Manickchand urges teachers of Westminster Secondary

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, MP has urged the teachers of the West Minster Secondary School to create a curriculum that caters to the needs of all of the students. Speaking on Monday at the official first day of class, Minister Manickchand told the teachers, “Individualise your curriculum to cater for the children before you. […]

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Better Hope Health Centre reopens – to provide better services

Access to quality health care services on the East Coast of Demerara has gotten easier with the reopening of the Better Hope Health Centre on Monday. Delivering brief remarks, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, stated that the $25 million health facility is fully equipped to service Better Hope and surrounding communities. “We have […]

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Westminster Secondary school poised to deliver well-rounded students – Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand

In keeping with its mandate to achieve universal secondary education, the state-of-the-art Westminster Secondary School was constructed in Region Three and today marked the first day that students have entered the school for physical classes. The school was completed in April of this year and can accommodate 1000 students along with 60 teachers. The Honourable […]

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“StoryBoard Initiative” launched with 25 girls ─ Stories written by them to be published; proceeds to help further careers

Twenty-five girls who are members of vulnerable groups across Guyana now have an opportunity to write their stories and get them published under a brand new project by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security called, “The StoryBoard Initiative.” Launched at the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute (GWLI) at Cove-and-John, East Coast Demerara, on Monday, […]

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Oil and gas companies encouraged to hire laid-off sugar workers

The PPP/C Administration is encouraging companies in the oil industry to seek out areas that would allow persons laid off by the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) to be employed. Minster within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar made the statement during Sunday’s job fair held by Guyana Shore Base Inc (GYSBI) at the Uitvlugt […]

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100 smoke detectors distributed to Tiger Bay residents during fire emergency response training

The Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), on Sunday took a fire safety and prevention training to residents of Tiger Bay, Georgetown. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn led the emergency response exercise to the community, where he interacted with residents. About 100 smoke detectors were distributed to residents. Fire fighters […]

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Flood relief grant to assist Leguan, Wakenaam farmers to return to cultivation ─ Minister Indar spearheads distribution

Rice, cash crops and livestock farmers of Leguan and Wakenaam, Region Three said Government’s flood relief grant will restore their livelihoods. The farmers from the two islands received a total of $67.1 million. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, MP led the distribution exercise along with Regional Chairman, Ishan Ayube. Mahendra Ganpat […]

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