PRESIDENT JAGDEO FOR CARICOM EMERGENCY MEETING IN JAMAICA ON HAITI SITUATION
His Excellency Bharrat Jagdeo, President of Guyana will on Tuesday, March 2 attend an emergency meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Kingston, Jamaica to discuss the current situation in Haiti.
President Jagdeo on Sunday (February 29) held consultations via telephone with the current Chairman of CARICOM, the Prime Minister of […]
Technical Cooperation Agreement signed by Finance Minister
- Amerindian Affairs Ministry granted US $250,000 from IDB
Georgetown, GINA, February 26, 2004
Minister of Finance, Sasenarine Kowlessar today signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement for the ‘Leadership Development in Amerindian Communities’ project in the Boardroom of the Ministry of Finance.
Of the estimated cost of US $275,000 for the project, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved […]
School management incorporated into improved education
Georgetown, GINA, February 26, 2004
A new initiative will be implemented in schools throughout the country aimed at improving educational outcomes.
The new School Effectiveness Assessment and Ranking System was launched by Minister of Education, Henry Jeffrey at the National Centre for Educational Research and Development (NCERD) this morning.
This new programme will provide for the managerial assessment […]
National Housing and Census report promises small population change
- Report officially handed over the Finance Minister
Georgetown, GINA, February 26, 2004
The National Housing and Census report promises little population change but greater analytical planning and use.
The formal process of handing over the results of Guyana’s recently concluded National Housing and Census Exercise was done today at the Ministry of Finance.
Minister of Finance Sasenarine Kowlessar […]
Basic Needs Trust Fund launches its fifth programme in Guyana
Georgetown, GINA, February 26, 2004
Guyana launched the fifth phase of the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) project at an official ceremony, today at the Cara Inn. As part of the project’s activities, a two-day workshop is currently on, ending tomorrow.
BNTF V is jointly funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Canadian International Development […]
Month of activities to commemorate Dr. Cheddi Jagan
- Events to commemorate the life and death of the Father of the Nation
Georgetown, GINA, February 26, 2004
The PPP/C has organised a number of activities throughout the country to commemorate the life and death of the former President of Guyana, Dr. Cheddi Jagan.
Dr. Jagan, who was born on March 22, 1918 served as President of […]
Traffic department continues to be vigilant
Georgetown, GINA, February 26, 2004
The Traffic Department continues to focus on patrols, educating the public and enforcing traffic rules and regulations.
“We are focusing on speeding, loud music, seatbelts, heavily tinted windows and educating school children on road safety,” said Traffic Chief Michael Harlequin, in an interview with the Government Information Agency (GINA).
Harlequin noted that educating […]
Youths play a vital role in HIV/AIDS - Achievements in Adolescent Health
Georgetown, GINA, February 26, 2004
Youths in Guyana are very vibrant in sensitizing and educating their peers to HIV/AIDS and Adolescent Health Coordinator Jennifer Miller is pleased with their active participation.
She said that 2004 has already seen several health clubs formulated and it is hoped that more youths are becoming aware of the disease.
In 2003, a […]
Community violence against women and children march this weekend
Georgetown, GINA, February 26, 2004
A number of youth and church groups and other organizations have planned a community march against violence against women and children this weekend.
Organizers of the march said it is primarily to educate and prepare the East Bank community to deal with the problem of violence against women and children.
It will also […]
A Royal visit for Salvation Army rehab inmates
Georgetown, GINA, February 25, 2004
His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York today unveiled a plaque at the Salvation Army Drug Rehabilitation Centre at Water Street, Kingston, to mark his historic visit to the organisation.
Prior to the unveiling, the Prince greeted clients of the drug rehab programme, and was given a brief history by […]
