In a move to enhance the Caribbean’s response to future pandemics, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has secured support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The collaboration is formalized through the signing of a Pandemic Fund Technical Cooperation agreement between the two entities. The initiative aims to assist CARPHA in mitigating the public health […]
The Department of Education in Region 10 hosted its regional award ceremony at Shanghai’s residence in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, on Wednesday. The event aimed to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of students from both primary and secondary schools in Region 10 for the academic year 2022 – 2023. The ceremony acknowledged students for their […]
Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, the Prime Minister of Guyana, issued a challenge to the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) during the 2023 Regional Awards Ceremony held at the National Cultural Centre. The event honored top Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) students. Prime Minister Phillips emphasized the need for a paradigm […]
Head teachers in Region Ten gathered for their annual meeting at the Kingdom Style Restaurant in Amelia’s Ward to strategize on improving matriculation rates in 2024. Regional Education Officer Nichola Matthews presented the annual report for 2023 and outlined goals for the upcoming year, emphasizing the need to stay competitive, especially in the National Grade […]
The global Spotlight Initiative, led by the United Nations, will persist in Guyana under the management of the government through the Ministry of Human Services. Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud affirmed this commitment, ensuring the continuity of efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls. After three years of dedicated work, the Spotlight Initiative marked its […]
In a significant milestone for technical vocational education, over 200 students have successfully graduated from the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) and Secondary Competence Certificate Programme (SCCP) in Guyana. This marks the inaugural batch of graduates from the CVQ program, reflecting Guyana’s commitment to skills development and technical vocational education and training (TVET) as the nation […]
On World AIDS Day 2023, the Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) hosted a program under the theme “Let Communities Lead” at the CARICOM Secretariat. In a gathering at the CARICOM Secretariat, Deputy Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Armstrong Alexis, addressed the audience, highlighting the persistent challenges of HIV/AIDS despite significant strides in medical […]
In a significant milestone, over 200 students have graduated from the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) and Secondary Competence Certificate Programme (SCCP). This marks the first batch of students to complete the CVQ programme in Guyana. The graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of students who completed courses in various areas, including agriculture science, furniture making, electrical […]
In a continued effort to raise awareness and engage the youth in understanding the Guyana/Venezuela border controversy, a panel discussion and public awareness session were conducted at The Bishops’ High School. Students from various schools, including Brickdam, Lodge, St. Roses High, and Campbeville Secondary Schools, participated in the event. The panelists for this session included […]
Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has achieved a remarkable feat by successfully performing a kidney transplant on a seven-year-old girl, Angelica Soamnauth. This makes her the youngest patient in the Caribbean to undergo such a procedure, breaking the weight limit barrier of 20kg. Angelica was diagnosed with the final stage of kidney failure last year […]