By Saskia Warrick | November 7, 2024 The Ministry of Education has launched an initiative aimed at improving mathematics education across Guyana. The Mathematics Intervention Awareness Campaign, which began in Region Two, has now expanded to Region Four on the East Bank of Demerara. This campaign is designed to bridge the performance gap in mathematics […]
November 7, 2024 Alliance for Change (AFC) leader, Nigel Hughes, has firmly declined to apologize for his party’s involvement in the alleged attempts to rig the 2020 general and regional elections. His refusal has sparked criticism from the General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, who has described Hughes’ stance […]
By Nakasia Logan | November 7, 2024 ActionCOACH, a leading business coaching organization in Guyana, is celebrating a decade of supporting local businesses. Over the past 10 years, the company, under the leadership of Dr. Vishnu Doerga, has made a significant impact by empowering entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in an […]
By Nakasia Logan | November 7, 2024 Police are investigating an alarming incident in which a man in a heavily tinted car attempted to lure two students into his vehicle outside Marian Academy in Georgetown. The event took place at the end of the school day on Friday, November 1, and has raised concerns among […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 7, 2024 The New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital has received a significant upgrade in its patient transportation services with the addition of a new specialized bus, provided by the Regional Democratic Council. The bus, equipped with wheelchair ramps, will ensure easier access for patients, particularly those with mobility challenges. This new […]
By Shannon Totaram | November 7, 2024 Residents of Bamia, a small community located along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, now have access to clean and safe drinking water for the first time in over 60 years. The community, which previously relied on nearby creeks, rainwater, and water delivered by trucks, celebrated the commissioning of a new […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 7, 2024 The Ministry of Health has reported a significant rise in prostate cancer cases, with the disease now being recognized as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Guyana. The Ministry is stepping up its efforts to raise awareness and reduce the number of prostate cancer-related deaths in the […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 7, 2024 The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Caribbean Urological Association (CURA), will host the 26th Annual International Conference in Guyana, marking the first time the event is being held in the country. The conference, which will run from November 8th to 10th at the Pegasus Suites, aims […]
By Eric Collymore | November 7, 2024 The West Indies secured a dominant series win over England, emerging victorious by eight wickets in the third and final One Day International (ODI) at Kensington Oval, Barbados. A memorable performance from Keacy Carty and Brandon King, both of whom scored centuries, guided the Caribbean side to a […]
By Delicia Janneire | November 7, 2024 Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha met with farmers and residents from the riverine communities of Orealla and Siparuta in Region 6 yesterday to discuss their pressing needs and explore potential government interventions. Key issues raised by the residents included access to water, planting materials, improved crop varieties, and enhanced […]