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Private Sector Commission establishes new illicit trade desk
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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has established an Illicit Trade Desk (Desk) to address issues related to unfair trading practices, smuggling, uncustomed goods, and counterfeit products. The Desk will be…
‘Productive’ talks held for new 2024- 2026 teachers’ agreement
The Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) engaged each other on Thursday, as part of fresh negotiations for a 2024 to 2026 agreement that is expected to support teachers better.
“The meeting, held earlier today…
Boy, 6, hospitalised with gunshot wound to head
Police are investigating a shooting incident which occurred at about 19:45 hrs on Tuesday at Charles Street, Charlestown, which resulted in a six-year-old child receiving a gunshot wound to the head. The child is presently hospitalised,…
A look at the top 1% to overall pass rates – NGSA 2024 in graphs
Story & figures by Vishani Ragobeer
vishani@newsroom.gy
Conducted yearly, the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) is Guyana's secondary school entrance examination. Much attention is usually directed towards the top performers…
USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman visits Guyana
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From July 9-11, 2024, USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman will travel to Georgetown, Guyana. During her visit, the Deputy Administrator will reinforce USAID’s strong partnership with Guyana and…
Speeding motorcyclist dies in Princes Street accident
A 24-year-old motorcyclist identified as Christopher Beckles died on Friday after he was involved in an accident on Princes Street, Georgetown.
The accident also involved motor car (HD 740), driven by 39-year-old Quintyn Bourne, Police…
Multi-year agreement for teachers will start from 2024
The Ministry of Education on Friday announced that the conciliation process initiated to engage the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) regarding the timeline for which a multi-year agreement should be agreed upon has come to an end.
The…
From Kopinang, NGSA top performer wants to be the doctor her village needs
Dena Pablo is an 11-year-old girl from the picturesque community of Kopinang in Region Eight (Potaro- Siparuni). And on Thursday, she was recognised as the top performer for her community and region at this year’s National Grade Six…
NGSA top performer Jayin Kissoon ready to follow father’s footsteps
Jayin Kissoon, an 11-year-old pupil of the Marian Academy, emerged as one of Guyana’s top performers at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).
The young Kissoon scored 502.33 marks, earning his fifth place in the country. He…
Undeterred by disabilities, young Jaden Haripershad excels at NGSA
Jaden Haripershad, an 11-year-old pupil of the Jacklow Primary School, has made himself and his family very proud, performing exceptionally at this year's National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).
Despite grappling with cerebral palsy, club…