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July 30, 2025

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More than 2,000 police ranks get automatic promotion A brand-new $53.3 million Skills Development and Certification Centre was officially commissioned at Corriverton on Tuesday, bringing hands-on skills training to the doorstep of Upper Corentyne residents. The facility, which falls under the Ministry of Labour, will host programmes facilitated by the Board of Industrial Training, aimed […]

July 28, 2025

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The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has blamed a significant portion of youth crime on the inability of young people to generate wealth due to a lack of skills and opportunities. Speaking at a campaign rally in Bagotville over the weekend, retired Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Williams touted the return of academics and trade […]

July 11, 2025

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The Labour Ministry has taken a major step toward decentralising technical education in Guyana with the launch of the Aircraft Maintenance Foundation Skills Programme in Region Two. The programme, officially opened by Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton on Friday, at the Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI), is being offered outside its main campus at Ogle for the […]

July 9, 2025

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With Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections approaching, a group of Guyanese media professionals has been equipped to tackle disinformation and artificial intelligence in news coverage. International IDEA, with support from the European Union, hosted a special workshop in Panama City focusing on information integrity, digital technology, AI, and journalism in election reporting. The session, […]

June 20, 2025

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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has taken a major step towards modern, less-lethal policing with the launch of its first-ever Taser Certification Course. The three-day training programme, which began on Thursday at the Officers’ Training Centre, is being conducted in collaboration with the Guyana Prison Service, the Amethyst School of Martial Arts, and the Security […]

June 3, 2025

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Guyana is currently offering specialised medical training to physicians from across the Caribbean, making an exciting time for the country’s healthcare sector, which is poised to develop a world-class healthcare system. Speaking at the opening of the European Union (EU) Global Gateway Health and Pharma Investment Mission to Guyana on Monday, Health Minister Dr Frank […]

May 13, 2025

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Guyana is moving a step closer to advancements in restorative justice, with the addition of some 20 Restorative Justice Officers/Convenors now undergoing training. The opening ceremony for the second cohort training of Restorative Justice Officers/Convenors was held on Tuesday at the Police Training Centre, Camp Road, Georgetown. The initiative is hosted by the Attorney General’s […]

May 12, 2025

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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced that training is currently underway for temporary election staff ahead of the upcoming General and Regional Elections in Guyana. In a press release issued earlier today, GECOM disclosed that revised training manuals are now accessible on its website. These manuals comply with new statutory requirements introduced in December […]

April 1, 2025

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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday commissioned a modern building for the University of Guyana’s College of Medical Sciences at the Turkeyen Campus, aiming to enhance health education and research capabilities. The US$4.576 million facility, funded by the government and the World Bank, will accommodate 200 students and faculty members. Equipped with the latest […]

March 27, 2025

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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is conducting joint maritime exercises with the US Navy this week, underscoring the deepening defense partnership between the two nations. According to a release, the exercises, which include the GDF’s Patrol Vessel SHAHOUD and the US Navy’s cruiser USS NORMANDY, are taking place in international waters and within Guyana’s Exclusive […]

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Corriverton gets $53.3M skills centre to boost employment prospects

APNU touts skills training to tackle youth crime

Aircraft maintenance training launched in Region Two

Local journalists equipped to tackle disinformation

Police get taser training ahead of elections

Caribbean doctors receive specialised training in Guyana

20 Restorative Justice Officers undergoing training

GECOM training for temporary election staff underway

New US$4.57M UG medical sciences building to train more doctors

GDF, US Navy in joint maritime exercises

Buzzing success: Beekeeping transforms from backyard activity into expanding industry

SHOUT4Change seeks next youth environmental leader in Guyana

Court awards Narine $515 million in dispute with Superior Concrete

Buzzing success: Beekeeping transforms from backyard activity into expanding industry

SHOUT4Change seeks next youth environmental leader in Guyana

Court awards Narine $515 million in dispute with Superior Concrete