GECOM must be fixed before Local Government Elections
Georgetown: President Irfaan Ali says that he will not deny anyone’s right to vote. However, he said, before the next Local Government Elections are held, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)…
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3,000 first time registrants apply to UG as classes continue online
Georgetown: After several delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Guyana (UG) is welcoming some 9,000 students from both the Turkeyen and Tain campuses, for the 2020-21 academic…
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…
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.…
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