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Govt. to build $52M nursery school at Rockstone Jul 09, 2024 News Kaieteur News – Ensuring children of Rockstone Village, Region 10 get access to nursery education; the government through the Ministry of Education will be spending $52,180,950 to construct a Grade C nursery school there. This is according to information released by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) which revealed that the contract to build the facility has been awarded to Ele’s Trading & Hardware. Kaieteur News understands that a Grade C nursery school will cater for 60 to 149 students. Also for the same region, the NPTAB revealed on its website that a $37,651,350 contract was awarded to Barron’s Exclusive to construct the 58 Mile Primary School. Rockstone and 58 Mile are two communities in the hinterlands of Region 10. At a recent press conference earlier this year, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand had noted the importance of access to schools for children. At the time she stated that over 30 nursery schools are earmarked for construction this year. The schools will be built in every region except Region Two. During that press conference, the minister said that having achieved universal primary education in the country, the intention is to achieve universal nursery and secondary education. “What does universal mean, it means all over. So all over Guyana we want nursery aged children to be able to access nursery schools and nursery education in Guyana is not compulsory as yet but we have registered the highest enrollment in the Commonwealth Caribbean at more than 85 percent of our nursery age cohort attending nursery school,” she said The minister added that where there is a gap it would be where there are not enough schools and that is mostly in the hinterland regions. The Ministry of Education was allocated some $74.4 billion this year from the national budget to build and equip schools among other programmes. Related Similar Articles

Kamana football captain dies in accident Jul 09, 2024 News, Sports Kaieteur News – The body of a 27-year-old football captain was found early Sunday morning pinned under an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) he was riding on a trail linking Paramakatoi and Kato, Region Eight. Dead: Berlington Albert Reports are that Berlington Albert, who resided at Kamana Village, Region Eight had earlier taken his wife, who is a teacher to a workshop and then went to consume alcohol with his friends. Rihanna Williams, Albert’s friend told Kaieteur News that his body was found between 04:00h and 05:00h by another rider who was traversing the trail. “…He [Albert] told them [friends] he going home and they told him no we will go tomorrow, but he told them he has to reach home and he left in the night,” Williams said. Williams related that the accident is suspected to have occurred the same night he left to go home. Albert’s body was taken to Kato Village, then to his home town Kamana by air. He was laid to rest on Monday. The body of Albert pinned under the ATV Albert was the captain for his village’s football club and was actively preparing for a football tournament to be held in Region Eight next month. Related Similar Articles

Jumbo Jet Auto Sales renews US$150 million contract with Chinese supplier SINOTRUK Jul 09, 2024 News At the signing ceremony of the US$150M deal Kaieteur News – In a move set to further solidify its position as the largest heavy-duty equipment supplier in Guyana, Jumbo Jet Auto Sales has renewed its contract with prominent Chinese manufacturer SINOTRUK. The renewal, valued at US $150 million, was announced at a recent ceremony attended by senior executives from both companies. Tao Naijie, General Manager of the Caribbean Region for SINOTRUK, lauded the performance of Jumbo Jet Auto Sales under the leadership of Managing Director Nasrudeen Mohamed. The initial contract between the two companies resulted in the successful supply of over 500 trucks, paving the way for the extended partnership. “We could not have found a better dealer to work with in Guyana,” said Naijie, adding “Mr. Mohamed has proven his capabilities by surpassing expectations in our previous US $40 million contract, and we are confident that he will once again exceed the value set forth in this new contract.” The renewed contract, spanning a period of five years, is expected to further cement the relationship between Jumbo Jet Auto Sales and SINOTRUK. This partnership is seen as crucial in meeting the growing demand for heavy-duty trucks driven by Guyana’s burgeoning economy. For his part, Mohamed expressed his gratitude for the renewed partnership and underscored its significance in fulfilling the needs of their expanding customer base. “I have always been dedicated to providing the best foreign-used equipment, but with the economic growth and increased demand for trucks, I saw the potential for a partnership with SINOTRUK,” he said. Mohamed added, “Their leading supplies, along with exceptional after-sales service and warranties, have allowed us to meet the needs of our customers effectively.” He also thanked SINOTRUK for their continued support and acknowledged Tao Naijie’s role in facilitating the contract. Additionally, he expressed heartfelt appreciation for his wife, Mrs. Mohamed, recognizing her as a pillar of strength in his professional journey. As Guyana’s economy continues to expand, the partnership between Jumbo Jet Auto Sales and SINOTRUK is poised to play a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for heavy-duty trucks in the region. The companies are set to lead the market in providing top-notch equipment and services to customers across Guyana. Related Similar Articles

Govt. sends more aid to countries affected by Hurricane Beryl Jul 09, 2024 News The vessels were loaded with relief supplies for the affected countries over the weekend DPI – The Government of Guyana has dispatched another shipment of essential items to support relief efforts for Grenada, and St Vincent and the Grenadines which are the two countries most critically affected by the devastating Hurricane Beryl. The category four hurricane made landfall last week in Carriacou, Grenada, and subsequently intensified into a category five storm. The vessels were loaded with relief supplies for the affected countries. Over the weekend Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, witnessed the loading of the supplies, which included food items and building materials. The initiative directly results from support measures launched by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, as Guyana continues to stand in solidarity with its Caribbean counterparts. President Ali has been firm in his resolve to send aid to the affected countries. He has appointed Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips to lead Guyana’s response efforts, in conjunction with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Civil Defence Commission (CDC), and private sector groups. On Tuesday, July 2, the first shipment of relief aid was handed over to Grenada’s Minister for Climate Resilience, the Environment, and Renewable Energy, Hon Kerryne James. It consisted of vital items such as generators, water purification tablets, batteries, hygiene products, and other necessities critical for immediate relief and recovery. In a live address to the nation on Sunday, President Ali also announced that the CARICOM’s Ministerial Taskforce on Agriculture will meet early this week to coordinate a regional response to the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the agriculture sector. The president described the situation as ‘horrific’ in Grenada since the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique have had their permanent and cash crops, as well as livestock, destroyed. Meanwhile, over 80 per cent of St Vincent and the Grenadines’ agriculture sector has been impacted, while the rural communities in Jamaica have suffered the most. Related Similar Articles

Woman found with gunshot in head identified as Venezuelan national Jul 09, 2024 News Kaieteur News – The woman, who was on Sunday morning found dead with a gunshot wound at the back of her head in New Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was identified as 23-year-old Evelyn Alfonzo Alves also called Fabiana Betancourt, a Venezuelan national. Woman found dead: Evelyn Alfonzo Alves Alves, a mother of three, resided on East Street, Georgetown. Police on Monday disclosed that relatives of the woman positively identified her body. Alves was found dead early Sunday morning in a pool of blood and her body clad in a white jersey with an image of a female on the front, a pair of black jeans, and a pair of black pumps. Detectives also found a cell phone next to her body and recovered a 9mm spent shell about ten feet away from where she was. Alves’ relatives told Kaieteur News that she was last seen alive around 21:00h on Saturday. They said that she received a call and left in a white car, a taxi that she regularly uses. Relatives further disclosed that Alves last made contact with a family member around 00:00 hrs. She reportedly told a family member that she was with her Guyanese boyfriend whom she has been dating for sometime. Kaieteur news understands that the couple were going through a rough patch in their relationship. The woman was reportedly preparing to travel but her boyfriend was not in agreement and this caused some turbulence in their relationship. The relatives told Kaieteur News that all of her documents, including passport and ID card are missing. Meanwhile, as Alves’ loved ones mourn her tragic death they are ill-equipped to take care of her funeral expenses. Relatives said Alves’ mother is in the process of moving from her current apartment to a cheaper one to be able to save for her funeral. “I have to move them (Alves mother and children) out from here (rented apartment) to see if they could get a cheaper place,” a relative told Kaieteur News. A cousin called for justice. “Life is nothing now! My cousin was found dead in the Diamond area, leaving three orphans. Regardless of who she is, a human life must be respected and we must have justice,” the grieving woman said. Related Similar Articles

Boat captain stabbed by drinking buddy Jul 09, 2024 News Kaieteur News – A 40-year-old boat captain is reportedly critical after his drinking buddy stabbed him several times with a broken bottle at Parika Koker, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) on Sunday. Police identified him as Narine Heeralall of Greenwich Park Scheme, EBE. The man who reportedly stabbed him has been identified only as ‘Slutter’. Police said that the men were consuming rum with a woman when they began arguing with each other.  Things reportedly escalated when the suspect started pelting the victim with beer bottles. The suspect then armed himself with a broken bottle and stabbed Heeralall several times about his body before escaping. Narine was rushed to the Sheriff Hospital on the West Coast of Demerara (WCD) where he was treated and admitted in a critical condition. Related Similar Articles

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