By Nakasia Logan | November 10, 2024 As the holiday season approaches, shoppers across Guyana are gearing up to purchase gifts, decorations, and essentials for their festive celebrations. However, amidst the excitement of the season, it’s important to shop wisely and avoid overspending. The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) is offering valuable advice to […]
November 10, 2024 McKenzie High School emerged victorious over Linden Foundation Secondary School in the final round of the Aaron Leitch Memorial Debate Competition, held on Friday at LICHAS Hall. The event marked the conclusion of Agriculture Month activities and celebrated the power of discourse in promoting agricultural awareness. McKenzie High School’s team, led by […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 10, 2024 The Ministry of Home Affairs launched National Road Safety Month 2024 at the Leonora Track and Field facility on the West Coast of Demerara, highlighting the urgent need to reduce road fatalities across Guyana. Between 2014 and November 2, 2024, Guyana recorded 1,212 fatal accidents, resulting in 1,370 […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 8, 2024 The Ministry of Education has officially broken ground for the construction of a new secondary school in Nismes, Region Three, aimed at addressing the region’s growing student population. The new $1.3 billion institution will accommodate up to 800 students and is expected to be completed within the next […]
November 8, 2024 At its 58th Convocation Ceremony, held in celebration of its 61st anniversary, the University of Guyana (UG) announced the conferral of honorary doctorates to eleven distinguished individuals in recognition of their extraordinary achievements in their respective fields. The selection process for these awards spans a year and involves multiple steps, beginning with […]
November 8, 2024 Two families on the East Coast of Demerara received keys to their newly built two-bedroom homes today under the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Core Home Support Initiative. This marks the 22nd home delivered in the region as part of the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme, a collaborative effort between the […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 8, 2024 The Guyana Association of Private Security Organizations (GAPSO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Trinidad and Tobago Private Security Organization to enhance professionalism and standards within the private security sector in Guyana. This collaboration aims to address growing concerns about the suitability and effectiveness of […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 8, 2024 The Ministry of Education is emphasizing the importance of teacher training to enhance the quality of secondary education in Guyana. During an appearance on The Guyana Dialogue, Education Minister Priya Manickchand provided an overview of the current state of secondary education and outlined plans to address critical challenges […]
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 […]