Celestine Chacon February 17, 2025 Twenty students were recognized for their exceptional leadership abilities during the fourth Guyana-China Friendship Youth Leadership Development Competition at a ceremony held at the Chinese Embassy in Georgetown. The event was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Education’s Allied Arts Unit. Each of the honored students received both a […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 17, 2025 The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is set to establish the first forensic interview unit in Guyana, a significant step in enhancing the protection of vulnerable children in the country. The announcement was made by Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud during a recent press conference. The state-owned forensic interview […]
February 10, 2025 Agriculture students and teachers from three secondary schools in Linden gained valuable knowledge on Shade House Management and Pest and Disease Identification during a training session on Monday, organized by the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI). The training aimed to better equip students with the skills needed for their CSEC […]
By Kimberly GiddingsFebruary 18 , 2025 World Epilepsy Day was observed on February 10, with efforts focused on raising awareness about the condition and dispelling common misconceptions. Co-founder of the Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana, Dr. Thomas Singh, highlighted key facts about epilepsy, emphasizing the importance of proper management and seizure safety. Epilepsy is a chronic […]
February 11, 2025 Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, recently outlined the ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance childcare and protection services in Guyana. In her first media engagement of a new series, Dr. Persaud emphasized the importance of prioritizing the safety and well-being of children, an area that has seen significant […]
By Marlena Willie | February 15, 2025 The National Cultural Centre was alive with energy as children from schools across Guyana competed in the Dance and Hip-Hop finals of the Children’s Mashramani Competition. The event, organized by the Ministry of Education’s Unit of Allied Arts, featured students showcasing their talent in group and individual dance […]
By Delicia Janneire | February 14, 2025 The National Children’s Mashramani Competition concluded today with a vibrant display of creativity and cultural pride as students from across the country took part in the annual costume and float parade. The event transformed the streets of Georgetown into a colorful spectacle, beginning at the Parade Ground and […]
By Celestine Chacon | February 14, 2025 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has officially turned the sod for the construction of the West Demerara Regional Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility valued at $11.4 billion. The new hospital, expected to be completed by 2028, will offer advanced medical services, including outpatient care in endoscopy, ENT clinics, dermatology, ophthalmology, […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 15, 2025 Residents of Region Six have begun receiving the one hundred-thousand-dollar cash grant, with the distribution exercise officially commencing in Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder. Scores of residents turned out in large numbers to uplift their cheques, visibly excited and grateful for the support. Many shared how the funds would assist in […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 14, 2025 After the Mocha/Arcadia squatters suffered a legal defeat in their battle for over $200 million in damages, President Irfaan Ali has reiterated his government’s commitment to assisting the affected residents. The squatters, who had been resisting eviction from state-owned lands in the Mocha Arcadia/Cane-view area, had received formal eviction notices […]