Children from Cashew Island in New River, Region Six and the Lower and Middle Mazaruni in Region Seven, will benefit from the construction of new schools, providing equitable access to quality education. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Wednesday, during the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference,…
Joe Viera Park at Schoonord, West Bank Demerara, is undergoing a major transformation into what promises to be the Caribbean’s premier recreational space. Currently in its early stages, the project has received a push from Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodar Indar, who is looking to expedite its…
[Antigua News Room] – This year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exam saw a disappointing performance in Mathematics by secondary school students, which has become a concern for the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). Yesterday, CXC released the results for both CSEC and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam (CAPE). Based on the…
(CNC-3) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chairman, Dickon Mitchell is urging citizens of the region “to remain alert” regarding the outbreak of mpox, which has been classified as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). In a statement, Mitchell, who is the Prime Minister of Grenada, said that the Guyana-based…
ENet today launched a new smartphone financing program, making it easier than ever for customers to own the latest Samsung A15 5G. This technology-driven financing option offers financial flexibility, allowing customers to enjoy the latest smartphone technology without hurting their wallets. In today’s digital world, owning a reliable smartphone is…
Guyana’s tourism and hospitality sector is exploding with opportunities as the country gets more recognition abroad and as locals find a new appreciation for the experiences here. President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana, Dee George believes that those in the sector are capitalising on the ongoing boom…
See below the full statement issued: Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service Dr. Ashni Singh today urged Toshaos of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) to ensure that they, as well as the…
The Gas-to-shore energy development in Wales on the West Bank Demerara (WBD) is making significant progress, with the government allocating a substantial US$400 million from its resources to advance the project. Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, general secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), confirmed during a press conference at Freedom…
Farmers from communities across the country now have access to technical assistance and advice aimed at enhancing their ability to produce food. This is made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which was signed between the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and United States Agency for International…
Authorities are investigating the death of Wilton Benn, a 63-year-old Public Health Nurse, whose lifeless body was discovered in a hotel on Main Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice. At approximately 9:02 hrs on Thursday, police were alerted to a report of a body found at the hotel. Upon arrival, officers located…
