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Govt pushing AI, advanced technology as $220M GTI learning centre commissioned

A spanking new Government Technical Institute (GTI) building at Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, that was constructed to the tune of $220 million, was on Friday...

Young educator Trisia Abraham relishes challenge of teaching Spanish

Over the decade, Guyana’s education system has welcomed several Spanish-speaking students, which has been attributed to migration from neighbouring Venezuela as well as Cuba....

GFS urges citizens to be vigilant, cautious with increased reports of grass fires

The Guyana Fire Service has been receiving a number of reports of grass fires, especially during this dry season, and as such, is imploring...

Cybersecurity training hosted to promote digital security

In commemoration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday hosted a cybersecurity awareness training session for heads of public...

Govt commissions ICT hub, village shop at Kwatamang

The government’s developmental initiatives are reaching even the farthest communities, with Kwatamang – a satellite village of Annai, North Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper...

Teachers get grants for classroom supplies, maintenance

For the first time, teachers will be assisted to prepare and maintain their classrooms as they see fit with greater autonomy by purchasing themselves...

UG to host orientations for new, continuing students from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8

The University of Guyana is set to commence the new academic year 2023/24 with virtual and face-to-face orientation sessions for new and continuing students...

UNHCR donates generators, ESL Resources to Education Ministry for migrant and hinterland students

The Ministry of Education today received several items from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to assist migrant students and schools in...

El Dorado Offshore, NA Technical Institute partner to empower students & foster technical growth...

El Dorado Offshore (EDO) and the New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the ties between the two organisations. The...

APA makes donations to survivors of Mahdia Sec. School deadly fire

The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) distributed hampers comprising of items collected during a recent donation drive to support those affected by the Mahdia Secondary...

Recent Articles

Customs Officer charged for exposing genitals to policeman

Jamal Forde, a 36-year-old Customs Officer from Providence, EBD, was who was arrested on 2024-09-03 by Police at the Sparendaam Station, was charged today...

Guyanese wins prestigious Lambeth Cross for outstanding service

Sheran Harper, A.A., has been awarded the Cross of St Augustine for Services to the Anglican Communion, recognising her exceptional contributions over more than...

Brutus slapped with more charges, granted $1.4M bail

Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus has been slapped with additional criminal charges. Brutus, a businessman named Corwin Nicholson and a Police Sergeant named Latoya...

Letter: ‘No’ to electronics and biometrics in 2025 Guyana elections

Dear Editor, Just recently, Anil Nandlall, AG and Minister of Legal Affairs, succinctly and definitively commented that “They (the PNC especially), will do everything within...

GDF Coast Guard opens boat ramp with support from U.S. Southern Command

As part of the United States and Guyana’s strong ongoing military-to-military partnership, the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) formally inaugurated the opening of the boat...

Guyana has “big role” in creating new world order in Global South – PM...

Having already positioned itself as a voice for the Global South, India believes Guyana can play a key role in creating a new world...

$100M allocated to transform Linden’s riverfront

Eight contracts were signed early this morning for the waterfront development of Linden and Wismar. A total of $100 million was allocated to transform the...

Citibank open to establishing office in Guyana

The Government of Guyana in 2023 commenced talks with US-headquartered Citibank and other international financial institutions. On Thursday, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo noted that...

Jagdeo supports “severe penalties” for businesses that tamper with expiry dates on products

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday strongly condemned businesspersons who are involved in tampering with the expiry dates of products and then offering...

Starlink seeking licence to provide internet service in Guyana

Starlink is seeking a licence to provide internet service in Guyana, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has revealed. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated...