By Shannon Totaram | November 7, 2024 Sixteen-year-old Akwain Bowen from Linden has been selected to represent Guyana at the UNICEF’s 35th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, scheduled for November 20 in Panama. Bowen, a fifth-form student at Mackenzie High School, was chosen following his active participation in group discussions […]
The University of Guyana’s 58th convocation was marked by an inspiring address from Valedictorian Shaneeza Persaud, who shared her remarkable journey of resilience and triumph over adversity. Persaud, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a perfect 4.0 GPA, captivated her fellow graduates with her story of perseverance through personal and academic […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 7, 2024 The Ministry of Education has launched an initiative aimed at improving mathematics education across Guyana. The Mathematics Intervention Awareness Campaign, which began in Region Two, has now expanded to Region Four on the East Bank of Demerara. This campaign is designed to bridge the performance gap in mathematics […]
By Nakasia Logan | November 7, 2024 Police are investigating an alarming incident in which a man in a heavily tinted car attempted to lure two students into his vehicle outside Marian Academy in Georgetown. The event took place at the end of the school day on Friday, November 1, and has raised concerns among […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 7, 2024 The New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital has received a significant upgrade in its patient transportation services with the addition of a new specialized bus, provided by the Regional Democratic Council. The bus, equipped with wheelchair ramps, will ensure easier access for patients, particularly those with mobility challenges. This new […]
By Shannon Totaram | November 7, 2024 Residents of Bamia, a small community located along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, now have access to clean and safe drinking water for the first time in over 60 years. The community, which previously relied on nearby creeks, rainwater, and water delivered by trucks, celebrated the commissioning of a new […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 7, 2024 The Ministry of Health has reported a significant rise in prostate cancer cases, with the disease now being recognized as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Guyana. The Ministry is stepping up its efforts to raise awareness and reduce the number of prostate cancer-related deaths in the […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 7, 2024 The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Caribbean Urological Association (CURA), will host the 26th Annual International Conference in Guyana, marking the first time the event is being held in the country. The conference, which will run from November 8th to 10th at the Pegasus Suites, aims […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 6, 2024 The Ministry of Education’s TVET Unit is hosting the second annual National Visual Arts Fair and Exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Castellani House, showcasing the incredible talent of students from across Guyana. The exhibition, running until November 16, features a diverse collection of paintings, drawings, and […]
By Jacquey Bourne | November 6, 2024 The Ministry of Housing and Water has announced plans to regularize Lower Kara Kara – Block 42 in Linden and provide the community with access to potable water. The announcement was made during an outreach event held earlier today in the town. Chief Executive Officer of the Central […]