By Delicia Janneire | November 5, 2024 The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations, has launched a comprehensive one-year national sawmilling training program. The initiative, unveiled at the Commission’s multi-complex in Kingston, is designed to improve sustainability within the forestry sector and expand the […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 5, 2024 Guyana hosted its second Diaspora Job Fair in Nickerie, Suriname, over the weekend, building on the success of the inaugural fair held in New York earlier this year. The event, organized by the Government of Guyana in collaboration with the Private Sector Commission, aimed to encourage Guyanese living […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 4, 2024 A 50-year-old single mother of three, Debra Munsami, has become the latest beneficiary of the Men on Mission (MOM) initiative, receiving a new two-bedroom home in Parfaite Harmony, West Coast Demerara. The home was officially handed over at a ceremony held over the weekend. Debra, who had reached […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 4, 2024 Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, has called on residents of various riverine communities to take full advantage of the training opportunities offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). He emphasized that these programs are designed to reach remote areas, including communities in Mabaruma, Santa Rosa, and Santa […]
By Josiah Williams | November 4, 2024 The Government of Guyana is exploring the possibility of establishing a dedicated Human Rights Institute. The idea was proposed by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, at the conclusion of the inaugural International Human Rights Law course held at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown on Saturday. […]
November 1, 2024 EDYOU FM has emerged as Guyana’s premier radio station, boasting the largest network in the Caribbean and redefining how education is delivered across the nation. As a 24-hour broadcast platform, it reaches all regions, ensuring accessibility even in the most remote areas. Moving beyond the traditional model of recorded lessons aired at […]
November 1, 2024 Linden residents are set to benefit from the decentralization of dental services with the launch of a dental assistant training program in Region 10. This initiative, announced during the Ministry of Health’s Oral Health Month celebrations at the Linden/Georgetown bus park, aims to enhance the availability of skilled dental professionals in the […]
By Kimberly GiddingsNovember 1, 2024 November marks the observance of National Road Safety Awareness Month in Guyana, with a renewed focus on reducing accidents and road fatalities. The month-long initiative was launched this morning with a prayer ceremony hosted by the Police Traffic Department and the Guyana National Road Safety Council. Minister of Home Affairs […]
By Delicia JanneireNovember 1 2024 The new software application designed for the distribution of cash grants will undergo rigorous testing before it is launched to the public. This was assured by Vice President and PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, during a recent press conference. The process, led by the Ministry of Finance, is currently […]
By Celestine ChaconNovember 1, 2024 A concerning rise in the number of young people suffering from heart disease has been highlighted by Dr. Mahendra Carpen, a leading Cardiologist, during a recent episode of Health – Inside Out on Kams TV. Dr. Carpen pointed out that heart attacks, once predominantly seen in people aged 50 and older, are […]