By Samuel Gillis The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is championing the cause of promoting proper and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) software among consumers across Guyana. During a recent event commemorating World Consumer Rights Day, I had the opportunity to speak with Chelsea Griffith, the bureau’s Marketing and Public Relations Officer, about […]
By Josiah Williams The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is poised to benefit from enhanced services and training through technical cooperation and funding from the United States. US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, unveiled these measures during a signing ceremony for increased funding for Guyana through the US Government International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement fund. […]
By Royan Abrams In an effort to enhance tourism in Region Six, the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority, recently conducted a three-day tour guide training workshop for 30 individuals. The training workshop, held with a focus on leadership, effective communication, the use of visual aids and voice, management skills, and […]
By Fabiana McKlmon Labor Minister Joseph Hamilton, alongside Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil, and other officials, gathered at the Leonora Technical and Vocational Training Centre (LTVTC) to commemorate the achievements of the joint Guyana Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) programme. The initiative, initiated in 2020 through collaboration between the Ministry of Education, CTVET, ExxonMobil […]
By Fabiana McKlmon A total of 38 Guyanese men and women have successfully completed the first installment of the Biomedical Technicians Training Course, marking a significant milestone in bolstering biomedical support within the public health sector. The graduation ceremony took place on Friday at the Pegasus Corporate Suites in Georgetown. Each graduate received a City […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has addressed concerns regarding the government’s integration strategy for migrants from Venezuela, emphasizing that the majority of those arriving are Guyanese or descendants of Guyanese. With the influx of over 30,000 migrants from Venezuela into Guyana, concerns have been raised about the government’s approach to reintegrating them […]
By Samuel Gillis Over 100 young individuals hailing from Regions Two and Three celebrated a significant milestone as they graduated from various technical skill programs offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). At the graduation ceremony held at the Essequibo Technical Institute, 121 youths proudly received certifications in welding and fabrication, electrical installation, motor […]
By Delicia Janniere Today marked the beginning of the second National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) mock exam across the country. Delicia Janneire visited St. Gabriel’s Primary School and spoke with several students about their experiences with the exam. Shaheed Mohamed expressed that the exam was good, though not overly challenging, but still tricky. Ilyanna Nobrega […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced plans for the University of Guyana to establish the National Defence Institute (NDI), aimed at enhancing security education and training in the western hemisphere. The initiative follows the university’s receipt of the 2023 Perry Award for Excellence in Security and Defence Education from the William J. Perry Centre. The […]
The University of Guyana Law Society recently organized its first inter-school moot competition, marking a return after a two-year hiatus as part of the faculty’s law week observances. The inaugural competition saw sixth form students from various schools showcasing their public speaking and advocacy skills, portraying themselves as budding attorneys. Participating schools included President’s College, […]