by Royan Abrams The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) recently concluded a rigorous two-day CPR training program at the Leisure In Hotel in New Amsterdam, successfully certifying 20 participants. This initiative aims to bolster the ranks of first responders capable of swiftly handling health-related emergencies in the tourism sector, aligning with the increasing influx of tourists […]
by Josiah Williams Today, Guyana’s judiciary received a significant enhancement with the swearing-in of ten new Puisne judges at the Office of the President. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that these appointments were made following a rigorous selection process by the Judicial Service Commission, which evaluated 37 applicants. The newly appointed judges include Nicola Pierre, […]
by Fabiana McKlmon The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has inaugurated the Gender-Based Violence Mobile Unit in Khan’s Hill, Mabaruma, Region One. This initiative aims to provide immediate and accessible support to survivors of gender-based violence in remote and indigenous communities. The mobile unit […]
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 […]