By Samuel Sukhnandan | November 8, 2024 The General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has expressed support for the implementation of biometrics at polling stations, but emphasized that the technology must be used in a way that does not prevent eligible voters from casting their ballots. Dr. Jagdeo’s comments came […]
November 8, 2024 At its 58th Convocation Ceremony, held in celebration of its 61st anniversary, the University of Guyana (UG) announced the conferral of honorary doctorates to eleven distinguished individuals in recognition of their extraordinary achievements in their respective fields. The selection process for these awards spans a year and involves multiple steps, beginning with […]
November 8, 2024 Two families on the East Coast of Demerara received keys to their newly built two-bedroom homes today under the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Core Home Support Initiative. This marks the 22nd home delivered in the region as part of the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme, a collaborative effort between the […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 8, 2024 The Guyana Association of Private Security Organizations (GAPSO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Trinidad and Tobago Private Security Organization to enhance professionalism and standards within the private security sector in Guyana. This collaboration aims to address growing concerns about the suitability and effectiveness of […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 8, 2024 The Ministry of Education is emphasizing the importance of teacher training to enhance the quality of secondary education in Guyana. During an appearance on The Guyana Dialogue, Education Minister Priya Manickchand provided an overview of the current state of secondary education and outlined plans to address critical challenges […]
By Celestine Chacon | November 8, 2024 The Guyana Police Force has launched its National Road Safety Month campaign under the theme “Do the Right Thing,” focusing on reducing road fatalities and improving compliance with traffic regulations. This initiative is part of the global effort under the United Nations Decade of Road Safety, which aims […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 7, 2024 In a thrilling yet low-scoring encounter, the Essequibo Anacondas defeated the Berbice Caimans by two wickets in the ongoing GCB National T20 League at the Everest Cricket Ground, Camp Street. The Caimans, sent into bat, struggled against a disciplined Anacondas bowling attack, managing only 98 runs in their […]
By Tyriq Walters | November 7, 2024 Nigel London, the Vice President of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), has resigned from his post, citing discrimination and bias within the organization. London made the announcement via two social media posts following the conclusion of the Caribbean Elite Cycling Championships, which were held over the weekend in […]
By Shannon Totaram | November 7, 2024 Sixteen-year-old Akwain Bowen from Linden has been selected to represent Guyana at the UNICEF’s 35th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, scheduled for November 20 in Panama. Bowen, a fifth-form student at Mackenzie High School, was chosen following his active participation in group discussions […]
The University of Guyana’s 58th convocation was marked by an inspiring address from Valedictorian Shaneeza Persaud, who shared her remarkable journey of resilience and triumph over adversity. Persaud, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a perfect 4.0 GPA, captivated her fellow graduates with her story of perseverance through personal and academic […]