Parents of students attending private schools in Guyana have lauded the decision by His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to extend the “Because We Care” cash grant initiative to their children. On Thursday, Dr. Ali announced that the programme will be extended to parents of children attending private institutions. The extension will see an additional […]
–as hundreds of Mortice, Karamat farmers get cash relief Hundreds of farmers at Mortice, Karamat and surrounding communities in the Mahaicony Creek, Region Five, benefitted from $233 million in the government’s flood relief cash grant. The disbursement was spearheaded by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, MP. Ms. Chandanie Kissoon was one of the thousands […]
– Minister Edghill tells them it is not compensation but relief Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill told farmers in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) that the government’s cash distribution is not compensation, but rather relief for persons severely affected by the recent countrywide flooding. He was at the time distributing the flood relief to farmers […]
To mitigate the impact of future crises and ensure the continuity of education, the Ministry of Education on Friday launched its National Risk Management Policy for the local education sector. The policy was presented at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD). During brief remarks, Chief Education Officer, Dr. Marcel Hutson said the Ministry […]
–encourages others to get vaccinated Toshao of Karisparu, in Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight), Candace Evans is encouraging persons to get vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus, which is responsible for at least 706 deaths in Guyana and millions worldwide. Toshao Evans who attended the recent Toshaos’ Conference in Mahdia, used the opportunity to speak with visiting health […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water has commenced the construction of low-income and young professional homes in Prospect, East Bank Demerara, as part of the PPP/C Government’s plan to provide sustainable, affordable housing to all Guyanese. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, MP, on Thursday, inspected the ongoing works on the 100 low-income and […]
over 50 exhibitors from across the region to participate in virtual four-day exhibition Last Wednesday, CARICOM hosted a virtual launch for the 16th Caribbean Week of Agriculture, which is being observed under the theme “Transforming our Food Systems”. The four-day event, which is scheduled to run from October 4th to 8th, will involve a series […]
Twenty-nine new pharmacists have been charged with helping to raise the standard of their profession and to execute their duties with the highest standards. The six interns from 2020 and another 23 from 2021, donned their white coats and proudly recited the pharmacist pledge at the graduation ceremony, Thursday. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony […]
− Gov’t to create wellness centres − cost being examined to create night facilities countrywide −to launch physical education programmes for schools, communities His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali says investment in sports must have a ‘bottom up’ approach for positive results to be achieved in the sector. President Ali made the remark Thursday at […]
Construction of the first 50 low income units and 200 young professional housing units at Prospect, East Bank Demerara is progressing as planned and is expected to meet the January 2022 deadline. As of September 16, 2021, works on the low-income units are 36% completed while works on the young professional homes are at different […]