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The journey of Saraswati Vidya Niketan school going fully digital

About a year ago, in March 2020, all schools went under a lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At Saraswati Vidya Niketan (SVN), an...

50 companies eager to invest in Guyana’s Telecom sector – PM

Less than one month after the telecommunications sector was officially liberalised, the PPP/C Government has already received investment interests from some 50 companies. Prime Minister...

CARICOM Chair urges “credible and transparent recount” without further delay

Statement by the Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on CARICOM Observer Team for Guyana Elections Recount The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Observer Team for...

Govt assures ‘Safe City’ project will not breach privacy rights

The Guyana Government is assuring the public that its Safe City System will not infringe upon an individual's right to privacy. See statement from Ministry...

Pomeroon residents to benefit from free internet by September

Residents of Jacklow Village, Lower Pomeroon, will have internet access in and around their community before the end of September 2019. The primary school in...

First Lady takes ICT training to Bina Hill Institute

First Lady Sandra Granger on Tuesday morning said that she was pleased to launch the nationally certified programme, the Information and Communication Technology workshop,...

Starr Computer launches Innovation Centre

Starr Computer in collaboration with its international partners Wednesday launched its Starr Innovation Centre, which was specifically designed to promote modern educational development starting...

Drone permits necessary for drone owners, importers- GCAA

Importer, owners and operators of drones are now being cautioned by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of using the aerial device without a...

Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger

(BBC) Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. While all three will remain stand-alone apps, at a much deeper...

Govt has no plans as yet for ICT in nursery schools

At a media conference hosted at the Telecommunications’ Ministry on Monday, a representative who spoke on behalf of the subject Minister, Catherine Hughes admitted...

Recent Articles

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...

Letter: No excuse; skills training is available

Dear Editor, I hope that the opportunity will be grasped, that is, “skills training programmes, as the “Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), in collaboration with...

Guyana’s bilingual push could boost diplomatic ties, workforce development – Mexican Ambassador

As Guyana aligns itself to become a bilingual nation, Mexican ambassador to Guyana, Mauricio Vizcaíno Crespo explained that this move will not only enhance...

No extensions, zero tolerance for further delays – Edghill puts CJIA contractor on notice

The rigid pavement apron component of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) upgrades currently being done, is at 38 per cent completion. And while...

Blanhum urges ranks to “raise the bar” in the new year

              Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum on Monday urged detectives of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to aspire to do better in 2025, even as they...

$205M magistrate’s court commissioned in Mahaicony

A spanking new $205 million magistrate’s court was commissioned on Monday in Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, enhancing access to justice for residents in Region...

Hicken announces plans to rotate cops with GPF to achieve more efficiency

Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken on Monday announced plans to rotate officers within the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in an effort to achieve more...

Powership begins producing power to national grid

See full statement from Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar: Following strategic investments in the energy sector by the PPP/C Government, it...