Fabiana McKlmon Starting this month, pensioners across Guyana will benefit from an electricity subsidy applied directly to their GPL accounts. Deputy Director of Social Services, Hamwanttie Bisesar, explained on NCN’s Guyana Today how the initiative is structured to assist senior citizens in managing their electricity bills. Bisesar shared that an annual credit of $30,000 will […]
In a recent engagement with Toshaos at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, provided an update on the government’s initiatives to enhance access to potable water in hinterland regions. Minister Croal announced that, over the past three years, 95 wells have been drilled, with an additional 64 wells expected […]
Over 100 children from communities across Linden participated in the “Blaze Busters Fire Safety Camp” hosted by the Guyana Fire Service at the Linden Constabulary Hall on Thursday. The camp focused on teaching fire prevention techniques and safety procedures. Fireman Kelwin Yaw from the Linden Fire Station led an interactive session, covering topics such as […]
The Education Minister, Priya Manickchand, has announced that the restriction on the number of subjects students can sit for at the CXC CSEC exams has been lifted in several schools. Previously, some senior secondary schools limited students to a specific number of subjects based on the streams offered, such as science, business, or art. This […]
Teachers in Linden have expressed their satisfaction with the recent agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU). The agreement, finalized yesterday after a 70-day strike and extensive negotiations, has been well-received by educators in the region. The new package includes a 10% salary increase for 2024, among other benefits. Teachers […]
Women aged 21 to 65 are being strongly encouraged to undergo screening for cervical cancer, which remains the second most prevalent cancer in Guyana. Early detection and treatment of cervical cancer can lead to effective cures and improved quality of life, according to Dr. Lachmie Lall, Director of the Non-Communicable Disease Programme at the Ministry […]
By Saskia Warrick In a significant boost for the education sector, teachers in Guyana will see a 27% increase in their salaries over the next three years, along with several additional incentives. This agreement was formalized today between the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU). Under the new agreement, teachers will receive: […]
By Royan Abrams Region Six is celebrating its top performers from the recent CSEC exams, with three outstanding students leading the way. Sohail Mohamad, Chitra Ramdihal, and Nyadesh Seecoomarie have excelled academically and are now setting their sights on ambitious futures. Seventeen-year-old Sohail Mohamad from Goed Banana Land, East Canje, and a student at New […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou On Tuesday, over 100 children were celebrated for successfully completing the Zara Computer Summer program at the Wismar Police Station. This free four-week course, offered in partnership with the Guyana Police Force Regional Division 10, Zara Group of Companies, and the Jay and Sylvia Sobhraj Foundation, provided students aged 6 to 16 […]
By Tracey Liverpool The Region Ten Tourism Committee (RTTC) has partnered with Transatlantic Consultancy to launch a Customer Service Relations (CSR) pilot program aimed at improving service standards in Linden. The initiative is expected to enhance customer service quality, stimulate local business growth, and boost the region’s tourism sector. The program will introduce participants to […]