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Eye Screening Initiative Benefits Cane Grove and Strathavon Residents

The Ministry of Health recently brought its Eye Screening and Spectacle Voucher Programme to the residents of Strathavon Scheme in Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, providing essential eye care services to the community. The programme offers residents a $2000 voucher for eye exams and a $15,000 voucher for glasses, ensuring accessibility to necessary eye care […]

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40th Jalsa Salana Concludes with Emphasis on Peace and Justice

The 40th Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Guyana concluded with a profound address by Maqsood Ahmed Mansoor at the George Walcott Lecture Theatre. The convention, aimed at enhancing religious knowledge and fostering unity among community members, featured a theme focused on “Preventing World War Two” and emphasized the critical role of promoting […]

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BIT Empowers Women in Coomacka with Culinary Skills Training

Women from Coomacka and neighboring communities are enhancing their culinary skills through a training program offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). Spearheaded by Venice Thom, a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in the culinary industry, the program is hosted at Coomacka Primary School’s kitchen. The initiative aims to equip 14 women, […]

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Minister McCoy Addresses Housing Issue in Sarah Johanna

Public Affairs Minister Kwame McCoy recently visited Sarah Johanna, East Bank Demerara, to engage with residents whose homes were demolished on privately owned land. The demolition, carried out in compliance with a court order, affected seven families who were squatting on the property. During the meeting, residents acknowledged their squatting status and expressed willingness to […]

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Guyana’s First Oil & Gas Technicians Graduate from Historic Training Program

In a significant milestone for Guyana’s oil and gas industry, the Guyana Technical Training College Inc. celebrated the graduation of its inaugural batch of 24 trainees on Friday in Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice. The ceremony marked the culmination of a rigorous nine-month training program aimed at preparing technicians for roles in the offshore sector. Comprising […]

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Cumberland Primary Excels in NGSA Results for Region Six

Cumberland Primary School in East Canje, Berbice, has emerged with five students among the top ten performers in Region Six for the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). The results, announced recently, highlight exceptional achievements across several schools in the region. Khadeja Ramsammy of Cumberland Primary School clinched the top spot in Region Six, scoring 501.41 […]

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Watooka Day Primary School Student Tops Region in NGSA Results

Eleven-year-old Tavion Hunte of Watooka Day Primary School has emerged as the top performer in Region Ten at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), securing 501 marks and earning a coveted place at Queen’s College. Tavion, who aspires to become a cardiologist, expressed his anticipation of passing for his first-choice school but was pleasantly […]

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St. George’s High School Transforms into School of Sciences Under Ministry of Education’s Initiative

By Saskia Warrick St. George’s High School, which was devastated by fire in 2022, will undergo a transformation into a specialized School of Sciences starting this September. Education Minister Priya Manickchand announced this initiative, aimed at nurturing students’ interests in medical sciences who may not have qualified for top-tier or list A schools. This new […]

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Ministry of Health and PAHO Launch Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Campaign in Guyana

By Fabiana McKlmon In a concerted effort to eradicate Lymphatic Filariasis in Guyana, the Ministry of Health, with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has initiated a comprehensive elimination campaign targeting populations at risk. This campaign aims to prevent the spread of Lymphatic Filariasis and eliminate the disease from the nation. The […]

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Tucville Primary Celebrates Outstanding National Grade Six Assessment Results

Tucville Primary School is abuzz with celebrations following the announcement of exceptional results in the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Several students from the school have achieved placements in the country’s top one percent, marking a significant achievement for both students and educators alike. Students and teachers at Tucville Primary expressed jubilation as they gathered […]

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