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In wake of the recent escalation of tensions between Guyana and Venezuela, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today said the Guyana Government remains steadfast in its position that the border controversy with Venezuela should be resolved peacefully. However, he said the increasingly aggressive posture of Venezuela is concerning. Mr. Jagdeo said while efforts are ongoing for […]
Concerns raised by the Toshao and residents of Chinese Landing about the portrayal of the village’s Toshao in a Ministry of Education Primary School text book has forced the Education Ministry to issue an apology and withdraw the text book. In the text book, which is in circulation among Grade Three students nationally, there is […]
The Ministry of Health, with support from regional authorities, is investigating and monitoring a suspected outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in parts of Region Four. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a contagious viral disease that primarily affects children of primary school age, although individuals of any age can contract it. There […]
The National Registration (Amendment) Act of 2022 has made it necessary for there to be separate Lists of Electors for the General and Regional Elections, as well as the need for the ballots for both elections to be printed separately, Attorney for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Kurt Da Silva has submitted to the High […]
Director of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), Professor Jacob Opadeyi has announced that the Government is considering legal action against the International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC) after it was forced to “sever ties” with the University of Staffordshire due to an alleged fallout with the ISDC. The University of Staffordshire has publicly stated […]
The Ministry of Health has signed a US$3.3 Million contract with RioMed Limited – a UK company – to develop and implement an Electronic Health Record (HER) system. The contract was signed at the Ministry of Health’s Brickdam Office on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary Malcolm Watkins and the Managing Director of RioMed, Mario Mohammed. […]
Detained political activist Melissa Atwell-Holder aka “Melly Mel” will now make her appearance before a US Immigration Judge on Friday 28th March. She was originally scheduled to make an appearance on the 25th June, but an update to the Court records revealed the new date. Additionally, a new Judge has been appointed to hear the […]
The Ministry of Education is bringing the public on board its monitoring of the construction of schools and other educational facilities nationwide through a digital interactive map that will allow you to view the construction progress from the comfort of your home. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand said the interactive map will exhibit all of […]
Aviation officials from Guyana and Panama met earlier this week to examine the strengthening of security cooperation in air travel between the two countries. A representative from COPA Airlines, which operates non-stop flights between the two countries also attended the engagement. The discussions addressed the implementation of a comprehensive one-stop security programme, which aims to […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has dismissed claims that complaints by the Guyana Government triggered the arrest and detention of activist, Melissa Atwell-Holder in the United States. Atwell-Holder has been a staunch critic of the Government and has used her social media platforms to highlight alleged cases of corruption within the Government. The Attorney General on […]
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