The Mental Health Unit marked the conclusion of Mental Health Month with a health fair held along Main Street in Georgetown. The event aimed to raise awareness about the available services for individuals struggling with mental health issues. Dr. Mark Constantine, Head of Psychological Services at the Mental Health Unit, emphasized the importance of public […]
In a heartwarming tale of reinvention, 61-year-old Ruth Persaud, a mother of three and retired administrative assistant, embarked on a new chapter of entrepreneurship, crafting home decorations. This venture was born out of a desire to fill her free time after an early retirement due to knee issues. Ruth’s creative journey began by drawing inspiration […]
The upcoming GuyExpo 2023, after a seven-year hiatus, is set to feature exhibitors from various CARICOM countries, according to the organizing committee. Allison Parker, a committee member, revealed that numerous large local companies have pledged sponsorship, and the number of participants is steadily increasing. Additionally, several businesses from Trinidad, Barbados, St. Lucia, and Suriname have […]
The Countering Aviation Security Ecosystem Threats (CASET) workshop has commenced at Herdmanston Lodge in Georgetown. The workshop, held in collaboration with the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism, the Organization of American States (OAS), and the Civil Aviation Authority, aims to foster collaboration within the aviation sector. Hon. Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, emphasized the pivotal […]
Residents of Block 22 and neighboring communities had the opportunity to voice their concerns and issues to government ministers over the weekend. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, met with residents to share the government’s development plans and address their concerns. Minister McCoy emphasized the […]
The Education Management Information System (EMIS) software has been launched with the aim of revolutionizing education delivery in Guyana. This software is designed to enhance information sharing and streamline operations in schools, making education more efficient and effective. EMIS will provide education officers with real-time access to comprehensive information about each school in the system. […]
Local educational institutions are joining forces with international partners to enhance and broaden educational services in Guyana. This collaborative effort aligns with the government’s commitment to fostering regional skill development. As the educational landscape in Guyana evolves, local tertiary institutions are striving to meet global standards. President Irfaan Ali recently announced significant initiatives, including a […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called on the Caricom private sector to join forces and establish a consortium aimed at addressing the challenges facing the regional maritime transport system. Speaking at the second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum, President Ali emphasized the need for collective action to tackle issues such as inadequate infrastructure, inefficient port […]
Over a decade after the implementation of the Sustainable Housing for the Hinterland Programme in 2009, residents and contractors from Region One gathered to share their stories of transformation over the weekend. The initiative, funded with a budget exceeding 4 million US dollars from the Inter-American Development Bank and executed by the Housing Ministry’s Central […]
“The APA’s appeal was tabled in July 2023, and followed its first failed attempt at stopping Guyana’s ART Trees crediting, which effectively meant stopping carbon credits revenues flowing to Amerindian Villages. In May 2023, the Independent Reviewer who examined the APA’s complaint, concluded that the process set forth in the ART Standards was followed by Guyana, and that concerns expressed by the APA were not supported facts and, in several cases, inaccurate, and, further, that specific issues pointed to in the APA’s submission did not reflect an understanding of the role of the ART Standard. “