By Nakasia Logan The disbursement of the “Because We Care” Education Cash Grant commenced this morning across Guyana, with a significant increase in the grant amount this year. Each eligible student is receiving a total of 45,000 dollars, which includes a 40,000-dollar cash grant and a 5,000-dollar uniform allowance. In Kingston, Georgetown, the distribution process […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou Women entrepreneurs in Linden are receiving enhanced business training through the efforts of ActionINVEST CARIBBEAN INC. and the Cherie Blair Foundation, which have decentralized their Road to Growth training program to the mining town. Twenty-one women have successfully completed the intensive seven-week “Road to Growth” training, which aims to equip them with […]
By Josiah Williams The Government of Guyana continues to make strategic investments to strengthen the nation’s security system, with a significant focus on digital transformation. President Dr. Irfaan Ali recently announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs’ services will soon be fully digitized as part of phase one of the country’s Information and Communication Technology […]
By Fabiana McKlmon Parents of children attending Bel Air Nursery and Primary School and Goorasammy Royal College successfully received their 45,000-dollar cash grants. The distribution process was overseen by Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond. Early in the morning, parents and guardians gathered at Bel Air Primary School to receive the cash grant, […]
In recognition of Cataract Awareness Month 2024, Dr. Ajit Kumar Jain emphasizes the critical role of detecting and treating cataracts early to maintain optimal eye health. Cataracts, which cause clouding of the eye’s lens, can significantly impair vision. Dr. Jain explains that symptoms such as reduced contrast sensitivity, sensitivity to glare (photophobia), seeing halos around […]
Today, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), in collaboration with the United Nations, launched a comprehensive Countering Hate Speech campaign aimed at mitigating and eliminating hate speech, particularly prevalent on social media platforms and often based on ethnic and political affiliations. The initiative coincides with the observance of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Deputy […]
The New Amsterdam Secondary School has been honored for its outstanding delivery of the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) programme, achieving recognition from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) as a model institution. A ceremony held at the school celebrated this significant milestone, highlighting its pivotal role in vocational education within the region. Regional Education Officer Sattish […]
The government has unveiled its $840 million Eye Testing and Spectacles Programme, set to benefit hundreds of thousands of Guyanese. The launch ceremony took place at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, where Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony detailed the initiative’s benefits and implementation strategy. The programme will distribute vouchers through regional bodies, ministries, and other […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The Men on Mission (MoM) initiative, launched by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to support vulnerable individuals, has provided a new two-bedroom home to Famiada Kumar, a 69-year-old resident of the Grove squatting area on the East Bank of Demerara. Kumar, who has faced significant financial and personal challenges throughout her life, […]
By Delicia Janneire The Comprehensive Child and Youth Health Programme (CYHP), initiated in August 2023, has made substantial strides toward its objective of screening at least 27,000 nursery school children. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony provided an update, revealing that nearly 20,000 children have been screened so far. The CYHP aims to identify and address […]