H.R.H. Prince Andrew visits Botanical gardens, zoological park, plants tree
Georgetown, GINA, February 25, 2004
His Royal Highness, Price Andrew Duke of York, on a two-day visit to Guyana, today visited the Botanical Gardens where a eco-tourism exhibition was mounted. The exhibition was mounted under the theme ‘Sustainable Nature Tourism’. The Prince also participated in a tree planting exercise.
The entities participating in the exhibition were the […]
New monitoring mechanism for all schools
Georgetown, GINA, February 25, 2004
The Ministry of Education will tomorrow launch a new initiative to evaluate the effectiveness of schools countrywide and to motivate staff to improve their performance.
This is the Annual School Effective Ranking and Awards Scheme.
Under this initiative schools, would be required to conduct audits on their performance in the efficiency and management […]
New book for primary and secondary schools
Georgetown, GINA, February 25, 2004
The Bare foot Lady was launched today at the National Centre for Educational Research and Development (NCERD).
This new book will be used particularly in Primary and Secondary schools countrywide for reading and literature.
The book was endorsed by the Ministry of Education. Speaking at the occasion Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of […]
Prince Andrew arrives in Guyana
Georgetown, GINA, 25 February 04
His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York arrived in Guyana this morning to a warm welcome from Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and flag-bearing school children on hand at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport to greet the Royal visitor.
The Prince along with a six-member delegation, is on a tour of […]
New shopping mall for Parika - Work ongoing
Georgetown, GINA, February 25, 2004
In an effort to ease the traffic congestion at the Parika ferry stelling and to prepare Parika for development into a township, a new vendors’ mall is being constructed.
At present works are ongoing on developing the site and building the sanitary bloc, as well as the Constabulary Office.
The market, which is […]
Minister Nadir donates cash to school calypso winners
Georgetown, GINA, February 25, 2004
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Manzoor Nadir made a $50,000 donation to the Bartica Secondary School Steel band for gaining first place in the school steel band competition. The band is title the Bartones Steel Orchestra.
He made this donation during a visit to Bartica, Region Seven, for the official flag-raising […]
Preliminary census report to be handed over to finance Minister tomorrow
Georgetown, GINA, February 25, 2004
Preliminary results of the National Housing and Census Exercise, conducted in September 2002, will be officially handed over to the Minister of Finance, Sasenarine Kowlessar tomorrow.
The report will then be presented to Cabinet. The public will be notified of the findings shortly.
The census exercise is the total review and assessment of […]
IPED offers small loans to Region Nine farmers
Georgetown, GINA, February 24, 2004
A team from Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) was in Region Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo) for eight days earlier this month, to assist farmers to better manage and sustain their products - by offering small loans.
Regional Vice-Chairman Clarindo Rudolph said that a team visited the Region last year and held […]
Television and VCR donated to Lethem Maternal and Child Health clinic
Georgetown, GINA, February 24, 2004
A television monitor and a VCR have been donated to the Lethem Maternal and Child Health clinic by John and Grace Perkins who reside in the United States.
Mid-wife of the clinic, Cecelia Reed expressed her delight at the gift which will be used to educate potential and expectant mothers. She said […]
Amerindian Hostel provides adequate services - Administrator
Georgetown, GINA, February 24, 2004
Administrator of the Amerindian Hostel, Virgil Ferreira, has refuted statements made by C.N. Sharma on his programme “Voice of the People” with regard to the service provided to Amerindians at the Amerindian Hostel in Princes Street, Georgetown.
Sharma stated on several occasions that Amerindians staying at the Hostel are not adequately accommodated. […]
