Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has urged the Islamic community to practice the qualities of obedience and willingness daily. The Minister was among those celebrating Eid-ul-Adha at the Queenstown Masjid on Thursday, as he made the call for Muslims to use the qualities and teachings of Eid-ul-Adha to inspire the world and build communities. In addition, […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called upon all Guyanese to embody qualities of care and comfort and to generously support one another. Acknowledging the heart-wrenching tragedies witnessed both globally and within the country, which have resulted in loss of lives, destruction, and immeasurable grief, the Head of State emphasized the need for unity and compassion. […]
Thirty-six blind and visually impaired persons will be trained in Computer Literacy through a programme now being offered by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The individuals to benefit from the skills are predominantly from Regions 3, 4, 5 and 6. It was also noted that the three-month programme will be executed using Job […]
… Scholarships Available The Brazilian Cultural Center in Guyana is offering a Portuguese Language Course and the opportunity to be selected for a University Scholarship in Brazil. The Embassy says this is part of Brazil’s efforts to share its culture with Guyanese. The Brazilian Cultural Center, which is now called ‘Instituto Guimarães Rosa’ (IGR), was […]
…MOH working on new Public Health Act The Medical Data Protection Bill is among several pieces of legislation that will be laid in the National Assembly soon. This is according to Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony, who said that the bill forms part of the Government’s efforts to upgrade Guyana’s legal medical landscape. He explained […]
– To integrate women into the Agri sector The provision of educational programmes and technical support can play an integral role in encouraging more women to join the agriculture sector. So says Chairperson of the Women and Gender Equality Commission, Indranie Chandarpal, who notes that integrating women into the sector, will aid in Guyana achieving […]