The government will start the countrywide distribution of the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant and uniform voucher on June 24, with over 205,000 public and private school students receiving $45,000 each. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand made the announcement on Wednesday. This year, the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant has been increased to $40,000, coupled […]
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has recognized New Amsterdam Secondary School as an ideal institution for Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in the country. Following an evaluation of nine schools across the country, the New Amsterdam Secondary was commended for its exceptional state of readiness, meticulous preparation, and robust arrangements in the domain of technical education. […]
The Guyana Gold Mining Association (GGMC) is in the process of acquiring a small unit to enhance the gold refining process and ensure that there is an adequate supply of gold. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, made the disclosure during a stakeholder engagement with goldsmiths and jewellers at the Duke Lodge on Tuesday. The […]
The government has officially launched its eye-testing and spectacles programme which will benefit thousands of vulnerable individuals on Tuesday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). The programme will see these individuals accessing financial assistance from the government to get their eyes tested and outfitted with the required spectacles. Individuals under 18 years of age, […]The Ministry of Natural Resources held an engagement with goldsmiths, jewellers, and overall licensed gold buyers to remind them about the rules and regulations when selling and purchasing gold. The engagement on Tuesday was also to listen to the concerns that are affecting them so that the industry can become better. It was attended by […]
The Small Business Bureau (SBB) is taking applications for the Green Business Technology Fund which will see businesses benefitting from a million dollars in grant funding. Chief Executive Officer of the SBB Shazim Ibrahim, while speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Tuesday noted that the fund started in 2019. So far, he […]
Eighty-four students from the University of Guyana (UG) and Government Technical Institute (GTI) are partaking in a work-study programme at the Ministry of Public Works. The initiative was welcomed by Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill who underscored the government’s commitment to nurturing its most valuable resource. “For the next several weeks and months […]
Youths countrywide have a greater chance at success with the plethora of opportunities being made available through various government services and programmes. This is according to the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Charles Ramson Jr. While speaking at the National Youth Debating competition finals, the minister implored youths to capitalise on the various growth […]
The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) has significantly contributed to reducing deaths caused by continuous bleeding by the decentralisation of blood banks. This was highlighted by the Director of the NBTS Dr Pedro Lewis, during an interview on the Ministry of Health’s recent edition of the ‘Health Matters’ programme. “This year, we have contributed a […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) will host a ‘Travel Writing Training’ programme to empower media personnel further and enhance their skill sets. The training will commence within the next two months and will be conducted by an overseas travel writer. During a recent book launch, GTA’s Director, Kamrul Baksh noted that the training is designed […]