October 28, 2024 On Sunday morning, scores of participants joined the annual One Communications Pinktober Breast Cancer Walk, held under the theme “Many Hearts, One Fight.” The event aimed to raise awareness about breast cancer and support those battling the disease. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, commended One Communications for their ongoing efforts in […]
October 28, 2024 The Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has called for enhanced data collection and greater public awareness to address and properly define child labour within Guyana. Speaking at the opening of a three-day workshop, organized in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Dr. Persaud highlighted the need for […]
October 26, 2024 More than 600 residents from Region 5 (West Coast Berbice) have received house lots through the Ministry of Housing and Water’s “Dream Realized” initiative, contributing to the government’s goal of distributing 50,000 house lots by 2025. These new allocations add to the 2,000 lots already distributed in the region and over 38,000 […]
October 26, 2024 Guyanese citizens and animal activists have expressed their approval of the Vice President’s and the Protected Areas Commission’s plans for the modernization of the Botanical Gardens and Zoological Park. These plans were discussed during a public consultation held on Friday afternoon, where hundreds of attendees voiced their concerns and suggestions for the […]
October 26, 2024 The Georgetown Public Hospital’s Internal Medicine Department celebrated the graduation of six new Internal Medicine Specialists at a dinner held at Hermanston’s Lodge last evening. This marks the successful completion of a four-year rigorous training program that has added these specialists to the country’s healthcare system. The dinner coincided with World Internal […]
October 25, 2024 A total of 1,502 teachers graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) in a historic ceremony held earlier today at the Providence Stadium. This 90th graduation exercise marks the second-largest cohort of teachers to be inducted into Guyana’s education system, contributing significantly to the government’s effort to achieve universal education. […]
October 25, 2024 Fifteen new graduates of the Marine Cadet Programme were urged to take their roles as marine officers seriously and be prepared for the dynamic nature of the maritime sector. This message came from Minister of Public Works, Hon. Juan Edghill, during the graduation ceremony at Herdmanston Lodge on Thursday. Among the graduates […]
October 25, 2024 The Agriculture Science Department at Bishops High School held its 2nd Biennial Agriculture Business Expo today, showcasing the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of students in the agricultural sector. Launched in 2022, the event introduced the department’s own product, Wema, and has since become an important platform for students to explore and develop […]
October 24, 2024 The Government of Guyana is working on a rigorous verification process for the distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to eligible citizens. The Ministry of Finance, alongside other government agencies, is developing a digital app to streamline this process and ensure that only qualified individuals receive the grant. The app will include […]
October 24, 2024 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has emphasized that while the integration of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), into the education system is crucial for bridging digital gaps and improving learning outcomes, it must not undermine the development of critical analytical skills in students. During discussions on the potential incorporation of AI into the […]