By Shawnette Fiedtkou Over the weekend, Lindeners demonstrated significant interest in pursuing military careers as they participated in the Guyana Defence Forces’ recruitment drive. The event, held at the Force’s Drill hall in the Constabulary compound, saw approximately twenty young individuals taking steps towards joining Guyana’s military ranks. With a budget of 42.2 billion dollars […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon Kidney disease presents a range of health challenges, including gout, anemia, bone disease, heart disease, and fluid buildup. Advisor to the Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, emphasized the need for greater focus on addressing this significant health issue, stressing its impact on individuals’ lives and the exacerbation of other diseases. In […]
By Delicia Janneire Social workers from both the public and private sectors convened at the University of Guyana for a conference aimed at enhancing the profession and addressing critical needs in the field. The event, which took place earlier today, saw discussions on the importance of expanding social work education to include various specializations. During […]
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 […]