Tag: rural

Government pushes bigger role for agriculture in jobs, incomes and food security

Government pushes bigger role for agriculture in jobs, incomes and food security

- January 8, 2026

Farmers and rural communities are expected to benefit from expanded agricultural investment this year as the government delivers on commitments ... Read More

Nearly 90 per cent access to secondary education for hinterland regions achieved – Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett

Nearly 90 per cent access to secondary education for hinterland regions achieved – Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett

- May 7, 2025

Almost 90 per cent of the hinterland population now has access to a good-quality secondary education. This is according to ... Read More

Expanded part-time jobs’ initiative to target women in rural, hinterland communities – VP Jagdeo

Expanded part-time jobs’ initiative to target women in rural, hinterland communities – VP Jagdeo

- June 22, 2023

The government has unveiled plans to expand the part-time jobs’ initiative to rural and hinterland communities in an effort to ... Read More