GUYANA: Hundreds of Region 6 residents capitalising on BIT programmes

Neola Damon July 8, 2022 PICTURED ABOVE : Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, M.P. speaking with students of of Upper Corentyne Industrial Training Centre Almost 300 young people in Region Six, (East Corentyne-Berbice) have commenced various training programmes offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, M.P., made this disclosure […]

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GUYANA: Public accountability and transparency integral to development agenda – President Ali:

– Members of the Public Procurement Commission take oath of office His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that public accountability, transparency, and functioning institutional mechanisms are integral to supporting the country’s transformative development pathway. The Head of State made this pronouncement today during the swearing-in ceremony for the members of the Public Procurement Commission, at […]

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BARBADOS: Ceremonial delivery of the last canes marks official launch of Crop Over

ARTICLE first appeared in Barbados Today online Published onJuly 3, 2022 Portvale Sugar Factory was a scene of vivid colour and noise on Saturday as the Crop Over 2022 season was officially launched with the ceremonial delivery of the last canes. The evening’s festivities began with a rhythmic procession filled with groups from the Barbados Landship, steel […]

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BARBADOS: Tribute to Professor George Lamming: “Bye George”

The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the passing of Professor George Lamming, Caribbean and global literary luminary. “Professor George Lamming, Caribbean and global literary luminary, Philosopher King of Postcolonialism, and social justice activist, transitioned in his native Barbados—the castle of his skin—on Saturday […]

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