In the last two years, 53 young Guyanese have been sent on overseas scholarships and 540 to local institutions by the government.
This was disclosed by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon when he spoke on Saturday at an event for youths organised by the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), according to a release from the Ministry of the Presidency.
Harmon said that during the period this administration has been in power it has made significant investments in equipping the younger population.