The Ministry of Education invites the public to wear mismatched socks tomorrow, Friday, 21 March to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

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Guyana is awaiting results from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to ascertain whether there has been an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), the Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said the tests are to confirm that the pathogen is in Guyana. Sources said a school on ...

President Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced that efforts were underway to get children to spend less time on their mobile phones and electronic devices and instead engage in more sports and physical activity to promote a healthier lifestyle. “Even if we have to put free WiFi in the park to get the children out of ...

The 2025 National Nutrition Quiz will be held on 10 April for primary schools and 29 April for secondary schools

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Grenada’s medium-term outlook was described as “favourable, supported by continued strong tourism demand, ongoing reconstruction efforts, and investments in transformative initiatives in healthcare, housing, skills development and renewable energy”

A group of investors in the Brazilian state of Roraima is interested in establishing a medical school in the Rupununi, and President Irfaan Ali wants the University of Guyana (UG) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) to be part of the project. Addressing the sod-turning ceremony for a new hospital at Lethem and ...

President Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced an almost US$50 million (GY$10 billion) cash-injection into the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) so that contributors who have not met the required number of contributions could still receive payments. Addressing a National Assembly sitting for several hours, Dr Ali also announced a one-off US$960 cash grant (GY$200,000) to each ...

“The challenges before us are many, but so are the opportunities to build a future that is more just, prosperous, and inclusive”

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Health Minister Phillip Telesford did not attend the PAHO, as he was among cabinet ministers visiting Carriacou for the opening of schools following Hurricane Beryl

Post-pandemic, challenges in curriculum delivery, teacher preparedness for new teaching methods, and the pandemic’s emotional and psychological impact have contributed to poor regional results