By Josiah Williams The University of Guyana’s governing council has been expanded to include representatives from a wider cross-section of the Guyanese society, following the passing of a motion in the National Assembly. This motion, spearheaded by Education Minister Priya Manickchand, increases the council’s membership from 26 to 32. The amendment aims to provide better […]
By Delicia Janneire The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) continues its mission to upskill Guyanese to meet the labor demands across the country. Last Tuesday marked the commencement of the Heavy-Duty Equipment Operation (HDEO) Training program, with 32 individuals enrolled. This diverse group includes recent school graduates and nurses, all eager to develop new skills. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]