The massive economic interventions being made by the PPP/C Government are being strategically rolled out to ensure Guyanese enjoy an improved quality of life, while generating wealth for future generations. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, M.P, said the government wants future generations to also benefit from the economic transformation the country […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) is tackling the use of illegal drugs in schools across the country, a collaborative venture between the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders. This was revealed by Head of CANU James Singh on Thursday in response to questions by the media on the use of exotic drugs in schools. “So, […]
Over the last three days, Guyana participated in the IX School Feeding Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean hosted in Barranquilla, Columbia. The country was represented by the Ministry of Education’s School Feeding Coordinator, Mahendra Phagwah. During a discussion, he stated that the Government of Guyana is keen on ensuring that vulnerable children receive […]
─ GFS senior officers’ conference opens Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, M.P, has called on the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) to employ advanced technology to enhance its capability to readily respond to emergencies. Minister Benn was at the time delivering the feature address at the opening of the two-day GFS Senior Officers’ Conference, at […]
With the prices of fruits and vegetables reducing across the country, Guyanese are in a better position to afford and consume fresh produce. The reduction in costs is due to the many interventions by the government. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha said the measures are among a number of strategies the administration has implemented since […]
Age is not a limitation to further growth and this is exactly what 70-year-old Lindener Noel Haynes believes. Haynes successfully participated in the Board of Industrial Training’s (BIT) small engine repairs programme which was taken to Region 10 recently. He was among the 184 beneficiaries who graduated at the Lichas Hall, on Tuesday. He told […]
– Presents Outstanding Cambridge Learners Award to Nations’ student His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana’s education system will work harder to create a conducive atmosphere to produce brilliant young minds that are innovative and visionary. He made the statement during a simple ceremony at the Office of the President today, which was held in […]
Close to 5,000 people are qualified for the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship programme this year, out of the 6,000 who applied. GOAL’s Director, Dr. Jacob Opadeyi told DPI Tuesday, that, “In the next two weeks, the scholarships will be announced. Government has made it possible for Guyanese to undergo distance learning in […]
─ adolescents to be targeted The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education is finalising plans to roll out a vaccination campaign across the country. The ministry will be celebrating World Vaccination Week from April 24 to 30. Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony said special emphasis will be placed on COVID-19, Human Papillomavirus […]
Minister of Public Service, Sonia Parag, M.P, has expressed satisfaction with the number of women participating in the first oil and gas course being offered by 3T EnerMech, through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship programme. The minister visited the 3T EnerMech training centre at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, Tuesday, where she had […]