By Delicia Janneire The Ministry of Public Works has donated 20 tablets to the Guyana Police Force as part of its initiative to improve road safety nationwide. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, officially presented the tablets to Inspector Gavin Boyce and Superintendent Brian Lowenfield of the Guyana Police Force. The tablets will support the […]
By Saskia Warrick The recent agreement between the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education has garnered widespread support from educators across the nation. The multi-year package, which includes salary increases, allowances, and incentives, has been met with enthusiasm by teachers, who view it as a significant boost to their motivation and commitment. […]
By Nakasia Logan Golden Rock Investment and Construction Co., a Chinese company with local operations, is preparing to make a significant impact on Guyana’s construction industry with the upcoming launch of its new quarry. Scheduled to begin operations in September at Lanabali, Essequibo Island West Demerara, this development is set to meet the growing demand […]
By Nakasia Logan Compton Spareman, Chairman of the Recruitment and Training Board of the Guyana Fire Service, has underscored the importance of selecting highly qualified individuals for the fire service. Addressing new recruits at a recent ceremony, Spareman emphasized the rigorous recruitment process and the commitment to maintaining high standards within the fire service. Spareman […]
By Kimberly Giddings A total of 200 youths across several regions of Guyana have successfully completed the Pan Minor Music Literacy Programme, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and Republic Bank Limited. The programme, which ran for two weeks, aimed at enhancing the musical skills of school children and community […]
By Fabiana McKlmon Twenty-eight participants from the Santa Aratack Mission, Region Three, successfully completed the Bamboo and Rattan Products Development Training Programme. The month-long training provided practical skills in weaving bamboo and rattan, empowering participants to create sustainable, eco-friendly products aimed at boosting self-sufficiency in their community. The graduates were praised for their dedication throughout […]
By Celestine Chacon Residents of Monkey Mountain in Region Eight recently benefitted from a variety of free medical services provided by the Ministry of Health, fulfilling a commitment made by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during his visit to the hinterland community on August 14, 2024. The initiative included eye care, dental care, and cervical cancer […]
By Samuel Gillis The Guyana Conference of Seventh Day Adventists (SDA) held a career fair on Sunday at Durban Park under the theme “Innovate, Create, Inspire.” The event offered a range of career-building opportunities, including motivational talks, resume creation assistance, interview preparation, and personalized career coaching from professionals. Lennox Jason, the Youth Ministries Director of […]
By Samuel Gillis President’s College has achieved a remarkable milestone, celebrating its largest batch of English A passes in the CXC CSEC exams. This year’s results reflect a significant accomplishment for the institution, with the English A exam being taken by students in grades 10 and 11. The English Department, led by Head of Department […]
By Nakasia Logan The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has marked a historic milestone with its largest-ever graduation ceremony held at the Leonora Training Centre. The ceremony saw the induction of 97 new firefighters, including the highest number of female trainees in the service’s history. The recruits completed three months of intensive training, which began on […]