The Ministry of Education, Department of Culture, Youth and Sport on Friday celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights at its Main Street, Georgetown location.“Diwali is a time for gathering with family and friends, often marked with good food and dancing. It is a time for celebration, but also a time for prayer and reflection; a time when we must remember that there are always others who are less fortunate than ourselves,” said Minister within the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry.

President David Granger on Thursday urged graduates of the Berbice High School (BHS) class 2016 to aim for higher education, particularly in disciplines of agriculture, environmental science and information technology, to ensure that they are well-positioned to make meaningful contributions to the development of a ‘green’ Guyana.

President David Granger on Thursday urged graduates of the Berbice High School (BHS) class 2016 to aim for higher education, particularly in disciplines of agriculture, environmental science and information technology, to ensure that they are well-positioned to make meaningful contributions to the development of a ‘green’ Guyana.

Young people in the hinterland will soon have the opportunity to benefit from leadership training and other development opportunities, like their peers on the coastland.

Ministry of Education, Director of Youth, Melissa Carmichael, in an interview with the Government Information Agency (GINA), said that in 2017, the department will be placing stronger emphasis on programmes for the hinterland.