By Delicia Janneire The Ministry of Education is actively improving access to quality education in Region One through initiatives focused on building new schools and training more teachers. Minister Priya Manickchand has emphasized the government’s commitment to these efforts, highlighting ongoing construction projects for five new schools: North-West Secondary School, Hosororo Secondary School, Kwebanna Secondary […]
By Delicia Janneire The distribution of the Because We Care Cash Grant is ongoing, providing essential financial support to parents and guardians across Guyana. As the disbursement progresses, more than 205,000 parents of school-going children will have received over 9.2 billion dollars by the end of this initiative. Introduced with a welcomed increase of $40,000 […]
By Saskia Warrick Thirty-seven residents of Laing Avenue received housing assistance vouchers from the Ministry of Housing, marking the fourth batch of beneficiaries under the government’s initiative to promote homeownership. This $50 million program aims to provide affordable housing solutions across all segments of society. Each recipient was granted a $250,000 voucher for home repairs, […]
By Samuel Gillis The University of Guyana (UG) has formalized an agreement to establish a satellite campus in Aishalton, Region Nine, marking a significant step towards expanding educational opportunities in the South Rupununi. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by UG, the Aishalton village, and the South Rupununi District Council, paving the way for […]
By Royan Abrams Staff from several Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and Town Councils across Regions Five and Six are undergoing training to become volunteer firefighters. This initiative aims to train at least four employees from each local authority area to serve within their respective communities, enhancing firefighting capacity at the local level. Upon completion of […]
By Royan Abrams The Ministry of Health has launched its Dental Assistant Training Programme in Region Six, with twenty participants enrolled from various communities including Orealla, Siparuta, and Baracara. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to decentralize dental services and improve access to oral health care across the country. The launch event, held […]
By Josiah Williams Santa Aratack residents can look forward to a transformed community as President Dr. Irfaan Ali unveiled plans during a recent visit. President Ali outlined several projects aimed at enhancing Santa Aratack, including new agricultural programs focused on honey, coconut, and citrus production. He highlighted the planting of 500 coconut trees and over […]
By Josiah Williams President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a significant housing expansion initiative at Wales on the West Bank of Demerara, aimed at benefiting 20,000 families as part of the government’s ongoing housing expansion program. During a community engagement session in Leonora and surrounding Region 3 communities, President Ali highlighted that the development at Wales […]
By Fabiana McKlmon In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure, a state-of-the-art Oxygen Generation Plant has been commissioned at the Lethem Regional Hospital in Region Nine. This vital addition, valued at 500,000 US dollars, was made possible through a generous donation from the United States government. The newly installed oxygen generator is poised to revolutionize […]
By Fabiana McKlmon As Guyana observes Rehab Week, Audiological Practitioner Donalda Benn emphasizes the critical importance of protecting one’s hearing, a disability that can impact individuals across all ages and backgrounds. Hearing loss can stem from various factors, with age and exposure to loud noise being the most common culprits. Signs of hearing loss include […]