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Guyanese boys named top CSEC, CAPE performers in region

Guyana has once again topped the region at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). Minister of Education,...

“Your nation is behind you, rooting for your success” – President Ali tells UG...

President Dr Irfaan Ali during a virtual message at the 57th convocation ceremony of the University of Guyana (UG), which took place on Friday...

New $84M Arthurville Primary School commissioned at Wakenaam

The new Arthurville Primary School on the island of Wakenaam in the Essequibo River was commissioned earlier today by President Dr Irfaan Ali and...

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...

Recent Articles

Christmas 2024 in Guyana – When the tradition keeps on living – by Sébastien...

An account from Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana Sébastien Sigouin on his 1st Guyanese Christmas experience  If there was one distinctive part of my Christmases...

Pedestrian killed in Corentyne accident

    A Corentyne man is now dead after being hit by a car about 30 minutes before Christmas Day.   Dead is Jermaine Fraser, 40, of Auchlyne...

E-bike rider killed after colliding with minibus at WCB

      An electric bike rider is now dead after colliding with a minibus at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) on Christmas Eve. Dead...

25 years of hard work burnt to the ground, rebuilt for Christmas

By: Mishael Henry The smell of burnt charcoal lingers in the nostrils of Andrew McBean, and is etched into his memory like a sore scar. Exactly...

A soldier’s boots under the tree, but no son to wear them

By: La'Wanda McAllister  Festive homes all over Guyana are glimmering with Christmas lights and the melody of carols float in the warm December air. But...

Dear Santa, we’ve got wishes: children and their letters to Santa

By: Jarryl Bryan Christmas is here, and children everywhere are busy writing letters to Santa Claus, pleading their case for gifts and justifying why...

Christmas Messages!

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) As the season of Yuletide embraces us, families come together in love and joy, and communities celebrate in unique ways, sharing...

69,000 public sector employees receive 10% increase, injecting $18B into Guyana’s economy

Following the conclusion of the historic Government of Guyana (GoG) and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) multi-year agreement with respect to employment benefits...

Prosecution applies for Calvin Brutus’ bail to be revoked amid alleged flight attempt

The prosecution has applied to the court to revoke Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus’s bail and have him remanded to prison, alleging he attempted...

GRA urges persons involved in luxury vehicle tax evasion racket to visit HQ

See full statement from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA): In its diligence aimed at collecting the rightful revenue due to the State, the Revenue Authority...