Recipients of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarships do not have to enter into any contractual agreement with the government after their time of free learning. This was asserted by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni…
The head of Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) Coretta McDonald says she has a corporate sponsor to reimburse striking teachers if their salaries are deducted. The GTU called the strike even though the process of negotiations on teachers’ conditions and benefits have not been exhausted. Strike action is usually taken when…
The University of Guyana (UG), Guyana’s national university, graduates thousands of students each year and increasingly, those graduates are venturing into private sector jobs. As such, the University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Paloma Mohamed- Martin has called for more private sector support to be directed towards the institution even as the…
See below full statement issued by the Guyana Energy Agency: Massive expansion of energy sector ongoing, solar PV installed capacity increased by 661 megawatts with thousands benefitting from renewable energy projects 26,398 solar home systems distributed 21 solar mini-grids installed Six (6) electric vehicle charging stations installed for public use;…
See the full statement issued below: Grand Coastal Hotel is proud to announce the newest addition to our culinary team, Peruvian Chef Fabio Sarmiento. With over fifteen years of experience in the culinary world, Chef Sarmiento brings a wealth of international expertise and a unique fusion of flavours to…
Scores of teachers are on strike across the country as part of industrial action planned by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU). While some teachers have opted to stay in their classrooms and not teach, others have taken to the streets in their respective regions, picking Ministry of Education buildings. Official…
Press Release from the Caribbean Premier League The 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League will take place from August 28 to October 6. The final will once again take place in Guyana with the National Stadium in Providence hosting the conclusion of the Men’s event for the third year. The…
Scotiabank has donated GY$ 3,875,000 towards a youth-focused skills training programme facilitated by Habitat for Humanity for persons ages 16-30 years. Participants are benefitting from Construction Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Training, which began on February 3, 2024. “We firmly believe that for real transformation to take place, the focus…
England’s series with India is level at 1-1 after a target of 399 to win the second Test proved to be well beyond the tourists in Visakhapatnam. Looking to complete a chase that would have broken a host of records, England were bowled out for 292 to lose by 106…
Police are on the hunt for a lone bandit who robbed a taxi driver at gunpoint of some $6 million in jewellery on Sunday night at West Indian Housing Scheme, Bartica. Police Headquarters reported that the incident occurred between 20:20 hrs and 20:30 hrs just as 43-year-old Thakoor Harryram arrived…
