During the celebration of Canada Day, President Irfaan Ali expressed the view that global training and education could serve as potential export earners for Guyana. The President highlighted the country’s interest in seeking Canada’s assistance to tackle the existing human resource deficit in Guyana. Speaking at a reception held in honour of Canada Day at […]
Twenty-five individuals recently attended a one-day job readiness workshop organized by the Central Recruitment and Manpower Agency at the Eccles Skills Training Centre. The participants included students who had recently completed their CSEC exams and other job seekers who were keen to enhance their employability skills. The workshop received positive feedback from all attendees, who […]
The Dependents’ Pension Fund marked its 100th anniversary over the weekend, commemorating a century since its establishment. Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh acknowledged and paid tribute to the visionary individuals who conceived the idea and transformed it into a reality a century ago. Since its inception in 1923, the Dependents’ Pension Fund has provided essential […]
The top-performing students in the National Grade Six Assessments (NGSA) from Region Six credit their success to their hard work and dedication. Aaron Anamayah, Analisa Siriram, and Jade Archibald, students from Cropper Primary and Saint Therese Primary School, achieved the highest scores in the region, all scoring 502.9 marks in the exams. Nathaniel Jainarain from […]
In an impressive display of literary achievement, the Grade 3 A students at Regma Primary School have taken their literacy skills to new heights by publishing their own books. This groundbreaking initiative has earned praise from the Education Department of Region 10 for being the first of its kind in the area. The idea to […]
Infinity Tech emerged as the winner of the Office of the Prime Minister’s Innovation Challenge, surpassing 12 other teams to secure the top spot. As the winners, Infinity Tech will have the opportunity to develop their concept into a scheduling application. The team highlighted that their application aims to promote collaboration among stakeholders and has […]
In its ongoing commitment to assisting vulnerable communities, Food for the Poor (FFTP) organized a public distribution drive, benefiting the residents of Festival City, North Ruimveldt, and the surrounding areas of Georgetown. During the distribution drive, over 800 hampers were provided to numerous families. The hampers consisted of essential items such as clothing, rice, flour, […]
In an effort to educate the younger generation about the disease that affected all of humanity from early 2020 until 2023, US-based Guyanese, Wendy Walker Jackson has written a book from her perspective of the pandemic. The Virus that Changed the World is a book written in an illustrated and poetic way, about a significant […]
Twelve activities are planned for a four-day period, starting from Friday, June 30, 2023, in Linden, to celebrate this year’s Riverfront Festival. The Riverfront festival celebrates riverfronts in the town highlighting their beauty, significance and potentials. Its Coordinator, Samuel Wright, conceived the idea back in 2015 to boost tourism and develop the town of Linden. […]
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has urged the Islamic community to practice the qualities of obedience and willingness daily. The Minister was among those celebrating Eid-ul-Adha at the Queenstown Masjid on Thursday, as he made the call for Muslims to use the qualities and teachings of Eid-ul-Adha to inspire the world and build communities. In addition, […]