As the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant distribution continued on Tuesday, the Department of Public Information (DPI) spoke with some of the parents and guardians, who noted that the additional funds will help in the purchase of essential supplies. The $40,000 cash grant sees children registered in nursery, primary, and secondary public and private schools […]
Corriverton, Region Six (East-Berbice Corentyne) will soon feature a family-oriented space, as works on the recreational park are progressing smoothly. With this new park, residents will have a safe space to meet and enjoy quality relaxation time with family and friends. It will improve property value for the region while conserving green spaces and providing […]
The $1.4 billion Urban Enhancement Project at Independence Boulevard often referred to as ‘Punt Trench Dam’ is nearing completion with finishing touches remaining. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill and a team of engineers on Monday visited the project area, to ensure all specifications were met. The 1.8 kilometres (km) project, which stretches from […]
Parents and guardians turned out in their numbers at various schools in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) to uplift their ‘Because We Care’ cash grants on Monday. The Department of Public Information (DPI) spoke to a few parents, who said the grant is a relief and will help with the purchasing of school items for their children. For Eon […]
In the presence of H.E. President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali; Minister of Finance Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh on Monday signed two development loan agreements worth US$150 million with the Saudi Fund for Development’s (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, , to fund the “Infrastructural Development Works for the […]
Parents and guardians of students attending schools across Region Three have welcomed the government’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, which they said will offset educational expenses for their children. The distribution of the grant commenced Monday morning and the Department of Public Information (DPI) visited several schools on the west side, where parents and guardians […]
─ Another $61M earmarked to rehabilitate health facilities As government remains committed to improving access to education by ensuring that schools are available to accommodate learners, several educational facilities in Region Seven are set to be rehabilitated. To achieve this, the government has invited bids from eligible persons to conduct maintenance works at D.C Caesar […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud has announced that Lethem, Region Nine will soon have its own Child Advocacy Centre (CAC). The significant step towards protecting the rights and well-being of children is being brought to fruition, through the collaborative effort of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) ─ ChildLink and Blossom Inc. “We […]
The theme for World Environment Day 2023, ‘Solutions to Plastic Pollution’ is a command for the world, including Guyana, to find solutions to the pressing issue of plastic pollution and address them head-on. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips highlighted the point while addressing scores of Guyanese at the National Park tarmac Sunday morning, following […]
In keeping with the government’s aim to ensure every child has adequate and equitable access to learning resources, students at the nursery, primary, and secondary levels will soon receive all their textbooks. This was disclosed recently by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand during a public meeting in Parika. “For the first time, all your primary, […]