By Celestine Chacon, October 8, 2024 The University of Guyana has officially inaugurated its new Students Society Executive Council for the 2024/2025 academic year, with Tirishatha Semple elected as President. In a formal ceremony held at the Education Lecture Theatre on the Turkeyen Campus, Semple took the oath of office alongside other elected members, representing […]
By Celestine Chacon, October 8, 2024 Residents of Santa Mission in Region Three have embraced a new communal kitchen, courtesy of the Men on Mission initiative. The official handover of the facility was conducted by Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy. The newly commissioned kitchen will provide students at the Santa […]
By Nakasia LoganOctober 7, 2024 At the recent launch of Pinktober, Hazel Chase, a two-time breast cancer survivor, highlighted the critical message that early detection can save lives. Her address aimed to inspire Guyanese to take their health seriously and to pay attention to even minor discomforts. Hazel’s journey with cancer began in 2012, and […]
By Kimberly GiddingsOctober 7, 2024 Residents recently allocated leased lands at Swan Extension along the Soesdyke Highway received valuable support this weekend to assist in building their homes and enhancing their community. Kwame McCoy, the Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Public Affairs, visited the community with a team from the […]
By Celestine ChaconOctober 7, 2024 The President’s Youth Advisory Council (PYAC) has officially launched a Healthy Living and Lifestyle Choices Campaign aimed at promoting better health among youths in Better Hope and surrounding communities on the East Coast of Demerara. This initiative is part of the government’s broader objective to enhance healthcare nationwide by addressing […]
By Kimberly GiddingsOctober 7, 2024 Sixty-five residents from Region Nine have successfully completed various training programs offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). A graduation ceremony was held at the Business Incubation Centre in Tabatinga, honoring the graduates for their dedication and commitment in finishing their four to six-month courses. During the training, participants […]
By Tracy LiverpoolOctober 5, 2024 The Edward Mohammed Pool, specifically designed for children with special education needs, was officially inaugurated today by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand. This new facility, located at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) in Turkeyen, was made possible through the generous contributions of Mohammed’s Bookstore Associates Limited from Trinidad […]
By Celestine Chacon October 5, 2024 — Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, conducted a youth outreach in the Mocha Arcadia community, accompanied by representatives from the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), the Board of Industrial Training, and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. During the event, residents and […]
By Shannon Totaram | October 4, 2024 Teachers across Guyana are celebrating Teachers’ Week, themed “Valuing Teachers’ Voices towards a New Social Contract for Education.” In Linden, educators gathered for a series of activities, culminating in a vibrant rally today. The week of celebrations began last Sunday with a church service at the Linden Church […]
By Josiah Williams | October 4, 2024 As the government concludes its Manpower Survey, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, announced that Guyana’s healthcare sector will soon require over 6,000 skilled personnel to support the ongoing development of modern health facilities. Dr. Jagdeo revealed to the media that the construction […]