By News Source Guyana on June 2, 2022
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The Ministry of Education and the University Guyana have launched the International Centre of Excellence in Educator Innovation, Learning and Development. The new Centre falls within the Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) at the University of Guyana. Its establishment paves the way for teachers and other persons interested in pursuing studies within the Education […]
By News Source Guyana on June 1, 2022
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As the number of new and active COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Guyana after a long period of decline, the Ministry of Health today announced three additional deaths. A 3-month-old baby girl from Region 4, who passed away on Tuesday, has been listed among the three deaths. The other two COVID victims have been […]
By News Source Guyana on June 1, 2022
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Having raised over $13 million through a recent fundraiser, the Office of First Lady Arya Ali today announced that the money will be used to commence the establishment of a business centre for Persons with Disabilities (PWD). The First Lady believes that persons with disabilities must be provided with the resources, opportunities, knowledge and skills […]
By News Source Guyana on June 1, 2022
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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has slammed the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) for what the PSC sees as gross disrespect after representatives from the CPSO visited Guyana and did not meet with the PSC or any other private sector organization. A mission from the CARICOM Private Sector Organization recently visited Guyana and met with […]
By News Source Guyana on June 1, 2022
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The Opposition APNU+AFC has proposed a number of measures that it wants the Government to take on board to assist citizens with the rising cost of living. Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton said the government should examine a number of short-term proposals including salary increases, additional tax cuts, and more assistance for senior citizens, the disadvantaged, […]
By News Source Guyana on June 1, 2022
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The mining industry is getting another set of relief measures from the Government. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has announced the removal of several taxes from the mining sector totaling $1.9 Billion, which the Government hopes will cushion the rising cost of operations in the industry. During a meeting with miners from the Guyana Gold & […]
By News Source Guyana on May 31, 2022
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There was not a dry eye at the Lyken Funeral Home this midday as family members gathered to bid their final goodbye to the three children who died in last Wednesday’s fire at their home in the Mocha Backdam. The charred remains of the children, 8-year-old Timothy Kippins, 6-year-old Triston Kippins and 1-year-old Zhalia Flue […]
By News Source Guyana on May 31, 2022
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Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony wants people to know that using hookahs and vaping is just as bad as smoking cigarettes and is also harmful to the body. Guyana joined the rest of the world today in observing World No Tobacco Day. Dr. Anthony said while many persons especially youths have been turning to […]
By News Source Guyana on May 31, 2022
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Over 5000 fisherfolk from across the country will benefit from a one-off $150,000 cash grant as an immediate step by the Government to assist them in offsetting some of the rising expenses associated with their trade. President Irfaan Ali announced the assistance initiative this afternoon and explained that the government has already put systems in […]
By News Source Guyana on May 31, 2022
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Almost seven months after the Guyana Court of Appeal in a 2-1 decision ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear the Election Petition case which was thrown out by Chief Justice Roxanne George for late service to former President David Granger, the Attorneys representing the Government and the Vice President have moved to the CCJ […]