Legislation to tackle child labour being revised
Georgetown: Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, says his Ministry will be clamping down on child labour and is currently revising legislation in this regard. The Minister said measures would be…
Month: October 2020
Foreign Affairs Minister says Caribbean, Latin America drastically affected by COVID-19
Georgetown: Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd says the Caribbean and Latin America need global support and should not be overlooked due to the devastating effect of…
Buxton farmers to benefit from agricultural development projects
Georgetown: Following a meeting with representatives from the Buxton/ Friendship farmers group at his weekly ‘Farmers Open Day’ last Friday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, Tuesday hosted meeting with a number…
Poverty reduction, food security a priority for Agri Ministry
Georgetown: The Ministry of Agriculture has hastened its efforts to ensure food security and poverty reduction throughout Guyana. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha noted when he opened a recent webinar to…
East Ruimveldt, Albouystown markets to receive $14M upgrade -Minister Persaud
Georgetown: Some $14 million has been allocated for rehabilitation of the East Ruimveldt and Albouystown (La Penitence) markets, with works expected to be completed by year end. Minister within the…
Andrew Mendes bestowed with Anthony N Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence
Georgetown: President Dr Irfaan Ali over the weekend recognised the achievements of Guyanese entrepreneur Andrew Mendes, as the recipient of the 2020 Anthony N Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence in…
Regional Officials must commit to serving all irrespective of political lines – President Ali
Georgetown: President Dr Irfaan Ali Tuesday charged the newly confirmed Regional Chairmen and Vice Chairmen to ensure that they serve everyone, regardless of which political parties they represent. The Head…
All grades benefit from ‘One teaching aid per home’ rolled out at Hotoquai
Georgetown: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the education sector, teachers at Hotoquai Primary School in Barima-Waini (Region One), are finding innovative ways to adapt to the new normal.…
Non-violent offenders to receive special skills training –Labour Minister
Georgetown: Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton has outlined plans to offer an apprenticeship programme to persons incarcerated for non-violent offences. He made the disclosure during an engagement with the Regional…
UNICEF approaches Attorney General on updating juvenile justice, domestic violence laws
Georgetown: Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall Monday met with the United Nation’s Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) representative, Irfan Akhtar. Also present at the meeting was…
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