Education Ministry launches Mathematics Helpline as part of national intervention

Recognising the poor performance of students in Mathematics at the CXC level, the Ministry of Education has launched a Math Intervention Initiative. As part of the effort, students preparing to write their Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams, as well as their teachers and parents will now have access to a Mathematics WhatsApp Helpline to address […]

Majority of teachers will see no real changes in their salaries with new agreement -says Former Finance Minister

Economist and Former Minister of Finance under the APNU+AFC Coalition Government, Winston Jordan, has added his voice to the recent agreement signed between the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers’ Union. While reacting to Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s position that the recent agreement represents one of the highest percentage of salaries increase given to […]

President defends Government’s massive spending on public infrastructure projects

Casually dressed in a Mohamed Ali tee-shirt with the word “Boss” emblazoned on it, President Mohammed Irfaan Ali on Sunday night addressed the nation from State House and defended his Government’s move to fast-track several public infrastructure projects. The Government has been facing some criticism over the poor finishing and lengthy delays for many major […]

Three wanted for Durban Street double murder

The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for three men in connection with the shooting death of two businessmen outside an All Black party in Durban Street. The drive-by shooting, which also left three others injured, took place on the early morning of August 24, 2024. The Guyana Police Force is now seeking the […]

PNCR calls for probe of alleged corruption acts at MMA/ADA in Region Five

The Opposition People’s National Congress Reform, today called on the Ministry of Agriculture to launch a probe and call in the Police to investigate an alleged corruption and cover up scheme involving millions of dollars at the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary – Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA). The PNC/R through its Member of Parliament with responsibility for […]

Government pushing for more US investment in Guyana

Guyana is seeking to expand its current trade and economic activities with the United States to bolster several key sectors here. The two countries have been partnering in a number of areas such as economic growth, trade and development and security. Last week, Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, travelled to the United […]

Two girls die by drowning at highway creek

A birthday celebration at the Enchanter Creek along the Soesdyke-Linden highway ended tragically on Sunday when two young cousins died by drowning. The girls, 10-year-old Akira La Rose and 11-year-old Joylyn Jack, were at the creek with their family members to celebrate Akira’s birthday. A Police report said based on information gathered, the girls were […]

Guyanese-born Doctor killed in Alabama highway accident

50-year-old Guyanese-born US General Surgeon, Dr. Malcolm Goodchild, died tragically on Saturday night in a two-vehicle accident in Opelika, Alabama in the United States. A report from the Opelika Police Department stated that at around 7:17pm on Saturday, emergency calls were receieved about a multiple vehicular smash-up along the Interstate 85 Highway. At the scene, […]