Dolphin Secondary School in South Georgetown is benefitting from improved facilities including upgrades to its technical and home economics labs to enhance its Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) training programme. Headmistress, Krishnoutie Jaipaul, told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the institution offers CVQ in Agricultural Science, commercial food production, and furniture making. According to […]
The Governments of Guyana and the Dominican Republic on Wednesday fortified their ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a bilateral cooperation plan between the two countries. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Hon. Hugh Todd and Foreign Affairs Minister of the Dominican Republic, H.E. Roberto Alvarez signed the agreement at […]
– Min Manickchand officially launches initiative Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Tuesday officially launched the $267 million National Breakfast Programme in Linden, Region 10 at the Mackenzie Primary School. The initiative forms part of the national feeding programme which totals $2 billion. “What is the state’s duty? What is the state’s duty when we […]
– Dr. Singh says outlook more positive than initial projection Guyana’s 36.4 per cent GDP growth in the first half of 2022, and projected annual growth of 56 per cent are reflective of the PPP/C Government’s policy stance and private sector investment. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr […]
One hundred and twenty students of St George’s High School are being accommodated at the South Ruimveldt Secondary School this new term. They are part of the 421 temporary displaced students from the school which was destroyed by a fire of electrical origin back in July. The school was located on Church Street and North […]
The results of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) will be announced on Friday, September 9. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand reassures that all schools will be providing optimum education regardless of placement. “We’re going to be monitoring very closely to make sure that all schools deliver what we need them to deliver,” she said. […]
– equal opportunities for persons with disabilities, women Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton has made it clear that persons living with disabilities should be provided with equal employment and training opportunities. The minister, who was speaking on the sidelines of a workshop on Tuesday, said those persons must be accepted into the regular training programmes […]
– aims to promote Guyanese literature, culture The Guyana Prize for Literature was relaunched with newer categories, features, and prizes as the PPP/C Government aims to foster, improve, and share the rich Guyanese literature and talent locally and internationally. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Culture, Youth, and Sports Minister, Charles Ramson said […]
– to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations To honour 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the People’s Republic of China, a $50 commemorative coin was today unveiled at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The commemorative coin will be on sale from Wednesday at a cost of […]
─ 269 households to receive titles from CH&PA Some 269 households in five squatter settlements in Region Three will soon receive land ownership documents for lands they have been occupying for more than 15 years. Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal said the initiative forms part of efforts by his ministry to fast-track squatters’ regularisation […]