General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says the government is not opposed to enhanced biometrics at polling stations; however, it must not be used as a tool to disenfranchise voters at the polling place. He made these remarks during a press conference at the party’s headquarters, when questioned by members […]
The government is exploring additional ways to fortify the security of the Pension books issued by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security to avoid duplication or the production of fake copies. This comes in light of several concerns swirling in the public domain about the heightened use of fake pension books for encashment. […]
A modern $1.3 billion secondary school will be constructed at Nismes, on the West Bank of Demerara. A simple sod turning ceremony was held on Thursday for the state-of-the-art facility, which will accommodate some 800 students and 50 staff. “The idea is to make sure all your children can sit comfortably in a secondary school, […]
– Says Hughes refusal to apologise for AFC’s role in election rigging ‘disingenuous’ Following a press conference hosted by the Alliance for Change (AFC), General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has criticised the party’s deceptive display which lacks integrity and credibility. Despite abundant evidence, the party’s leader Nigel Hughes refused to offer an apology to the […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has debunked claims that the government does not plan to seek parliamentary approval for the distribution of the 100k cash grant to Guyanese. Dr Jagdeo clarified that the government does not plan to introduce new legislation to govern the distribution of the grant. During his […]
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand has emphasised the crucial role of parents in ensuring their children utilise the available resources, attend school regularly, and actively practice to boost Mathematics scores countrywide. This was the overarching encouragement on Wednesday as the ministry kicked off its Mathematics Intervention Awareness Campaign with visits to schools in Pomeroon-Supenaam. The campaign […]
Persons living with disabilities (PWD) now have access to specialised ‘sustainable agriculture’ training, through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s ‘Learning Lab’. This pilot initiative, which is in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), aims to empower this vulnerable group. The programme offers training across several […]
The Parika Market on the East Bank of Essequibo, Region Three is nearing completion, with approximately 85 per cent of the construction now finished. External works, such as casting and painting, have been completed, and the contractor is currently focusing on the final touches inside the building. During a recent visit by the Department of Public […]
The regularisation process for land at Block 42, Amelia’s Ward in Linden will soon begin, providing approximately 200 families with secure land ownership and better living conditions. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues made this announcement during an outreach to the Region Ten housing area on Wednesday. Although a survey plan […]
The Ministry of Education is making notable strides in Visual Arts education in schools, leading to increased student participation and success rates. With the curriculum realigned to meet the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) standards, more students are now pursuing Visual Arts, and the results are promising. Education Officer for the Visual Arts Unit at the […]