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Guyana adds 22 skilled technicians to support renewable energy transition
Twenty-two individuals have joined Guyana’s pool of skilled renewable energy technicians after completing specialised training in Electric Vehicle Systems and Solar PV Charging Infrastructure. The initiative was implemented through a partnership among the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the United Nations. Following the...
Recover Guyana and Scotiabank Guyana deepen investment in green and youth entrepreneurship
Recover Guyana, in partnership with Scotiabank Guyana, successfully hosted the ENGAGE 2.0 Green Entrepreneurship Graduation Ceremony at the Ramada Georgetown...
‘Monstrous act’ – Human Services Minister condemns gruesome Zeelugt attack, pledges unconditional support
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, has pledged unconditional support to the family of seven-year-old Adriel...
First Lady, Mexican Ambassador take 300 special needs children, orphans to circus
See below full statement issues by the Office of the First Lady: Just about 300 children from orphanages and Special...
President Ali, First Son distribute kites at Everest Cricket Club Ground
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and his son, Zayd Ali distributed kites to children at Everest Cricket Club Ground in...
Counselling, other support for families of girls who drowned in Massara
The government has pledged to provide counselling and other support that may be necessary to the families of the three...
‘Bernard a trailblazer for women in law’ – President Ali
See below the full text of the message of condolence from President Dr. Irfaan Ali “It is with profound sadness...
Guyana Embassy in Qatar hosts Iftaar for diaspora
On Tuesday, Guyana’s Embassy in Qatar hosted an Iftar gathering for members of the Guyanese diaspora residing there. Approximately forty-five...
‘Phagwah symbolises diversity, integration and cohesion’ – GAWU
See below Phagwah message from the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU): On the auspicious occasion of Phagwah or...
‘Hatred, animosity and discord must never win’- Hindu Dharmic Sabha urges
See below full message from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha: As the world celebrates the festival of Spring and colors,...
‘A catalyst for forging harmony’-PPP says in Phagwah message
See below full message from the People’s Progressive Party (PPP): The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes this opportunity to extend...
‘Phagwah is a time when barriers of race, class, & creed dissolve’- President Ali
See below Phagwah message from President Dr Irfaan Ali: Building a Guyana Where Everyone can Flourish. On this auspicious occasion...
Ethnic Relations Commission plans to launch ‘Harmony Campaign’
Commissioner of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) Neaz Subhan on Wednesday announced the ERC’s upcoming ‘Harmony Campaign 2.0’ scheduled ahead...
ERC received 80 religious and racial complaints in 2023
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) received 80 religious and racial complaints in 2023 and its investigative unit has made significant...
Guyana closer to licensing social workers involved in ‘tireless & thankless’ work
Legislation governing social work in Guyana will soon be tabled in the National Assembly and, among other things, it will...
Five homeless after fire ravages Rose Hall house
A family of five is now homeless after a fire destroyed their Rose Hall Town, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne)...
Rotary Club of Garden City Georgetown unveils peace, mental health benches at schools
On Friday, March 15, the Rotary Club of Garden City – Georgetown proudly unveiled a peace pole and peace and...
First Lady commissions two new parks in Region Six
Residents from the villages of Brothers and Lonsdale, on the East Bank of Berbice (EBB), Region Six, now have access...
As Ramadan begins, President Ali urges reflection for Haiti, other conflicts
See below the Ramadan message from President Dr. Irfaan Ali: As-salamu alaykum, I extend best wishes to all of Guyana,...
‘More diversity & inclusivity’ – More women needed in the workplace, says Women’s Chamber
Despite facing the issue of gender equality, women and girls have been breaking barriers by taking up roles in various...
UNDP donates 128 devices to better manage reports of violence
Recording gender-based violence reports and other gender-related issues will be properly monitored at the Hope and Justice Center, Lusignan, East...
