By Celestine Chacon| February 4, 2025 President Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency and fairness in Guyana’s housing sector, emphasizing the strict regulations in place to prevent any misconduct in land allocations. During a live broadcast on Monday evening, Dr. Ali addressed the operations of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), […]
The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in response to criticism from Opposition MP Devin Sears, who accused the government of neglecting technical education programs. During a recent address, Sears raised concerns about the lack of accreditation for the Guyana Technical Education Examination, arguing that students […]
February 3, 2025 A single mother of three from Fort Ordinance, Berbice, is the latest beneficiary of the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative, receiving the keys to a newly constructed home on Sunday. The house was handed over by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to provide improved living […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 1, 2025 Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has issued a strong call for citizens to report instances of domestic abuse in an effort to prevent further tragedies. Her appeal comes in the wake of the recent murders of three women in separate incidents linked to domestic violence. […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 1, 2025 Employees of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC) will not be left without jobs once the new Demerara River Bridge becomes operational. This assurance was given by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, during the Parliamentary Committee of Supply’s review of the 2025 budget estimates on Friday. The matter […]
January 23, 2025 In a bid to continue empowering the Amerindian community, Budget 2025 allocates a significant $7.2 billion for Amerindian development, with key initiatives aimed at accelerating land titling, youth entrepreneurship, and education. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai, highlighted the progress of several ongoing programs, particularly the Youth Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Programme. […]
January 23, 2025 The Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department has been equipped with new tools aimed at improving traffic safety and operations across the country. A donation worth $50 million was officially handed over earlier today at the Tactical Service Unit Tarmac at Police Headquarters, Eve Leary. The donation included a range of essential equipment […]
Jan 22, 2025 Over 600 Lindeners who are on the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s disability register have begun receiving their $35,000 cash grant. The distribution, which started this week at the Egbert Benjamin Conference Centre, marks the start of a much-awaited initiative announced by President Irfaan Ali in December 2024. This one-off […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou | January 22, 2025 The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues its commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens through various social assistance programs, including the Difficult Circumstances Unit. This initiative is designed to provide immediate aid to individuals facing a range of challenges, including financial hardship, health issues, and natural or […]
January 22, 2025 The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) has introduced four new teaching programs aimed at improving the quality of education and ensuring equitable learning for all students, regardless of their ability. The new programs—Health and Family Life Education (HFLE), Literacy Education, SEND Education, and General Teacher Education—were launched to address the diverse […]