Morning classes only and increased teaching times part of new policy to improve Mathematics grades

Faced with a growing decline in the pass rate for Mathematics at the high school level, the Chief Education Officer, Saddam Hussain, has dispatched a 16-point guideline that secondary schools are to take on board to improve the performances of their students in Mathematics. As part of the guideline, Headteachers have been told that Mathematics […]

Jagdeo fumes at City Hall’s move to apply lower “Institutional” tax rate to political parties

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo lashed out at the Georgetown City Council today over a decision by the Council to apply the lower “institutional” tax rate to political parties, instead of the commercial tax rate. At a press conference this afternoon, Mr. Jagdeo said the move seems to have been orchestrated for political reasons, although his […]

Above normal temperatures expected from September to November

The Hydromet Service has issued an advisory, warning that Guyana will experience above-normal temperatures from September to November. During the period, temperatures can reach as high as 35 degrees celsius. It was noted that the period typically marks the warmest months of the year, when extreme heatand heat wave days are common. The forecast indicates […]

US$161 Million Soesdyke-Linden Highway contract signed; Project has two-year timeline

A US$161M contract was signed this morning for the reconstruction of the 73km Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The project will be executed by Namalco Group of Trinidad and Tobago and Guy-America of Guyana. Absheek Engineering of Kuwait will be providing supervisory services for the project to the tune of US$1.7 Million. During the signing ceremony, President Irfaan […]