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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...
Youths develop ‘Litta Reporta’ app to improve solid waste management
A group of five young people working in software development recently created the ‘Litta Reporta’ app that aims to make...
Hope and Justice Centre to be launched soon – Min. Persaud
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud announced the upcoming launch of a new facility geared at...
20 workplace deaths recorded in 2023
A total of 20 workers, mainly from the mining and construction sectors, died last year in workplace accidents, Minister of...
‘2024 must be a testament to the strength and resilience of Guyanese’- Reg. 3 private sector body
See below full message from the Region Three Private Sector Inc.: As we stand on the threshold of a New...
‘Guyanese must unite to preserve territorial integrity, overcome obstacles’ – PPP in New Year’s message
See below full message from the PPP: The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) joins with all others in extending best wishes...
Chronicle committed to zero tolerance policy for any form of harassment, assault
See the full statement from the Guyana National Newspaper Limited below: The Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL) expresses profound concern...
PPP/C urges consideration for elderly, differently abled and underprivileged at Christmas
See below the full statement issued by the PPP/C: The season of Yuletide is here, a time when families...
PNC/R urges Guyanese to remember the values of compassion, tolerance, and sharing at Christmas
This Christmas season, we in the PNCR and the Parliamentary Opposition extend warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to each and...
Female prisoners to be temporarily housed at Timehri prison
To facilitate construction works ongoing at the New Amsterdam prison, female prisoners will be temporarily housed at the Timehri prison....
KGM Security gifts another new home to staff
KGM Security Services Inc. continues its year-end tradition of bringing smiles to its staff in a very tangible manner. It...
‘Daring’ Jason Khan lived a life of service to Guyana
He was called a daredevil but that name was just a reflection of how competent and highly-skilled Warrant Officer Class...
P&P doubles Christmas cheer with $2 Million Donation to 10 Guyanese charities
See the press release from P&P Insurance Brokers below: P&P Insurance Brokers Limited on Friday afternoon made its annual Christmas...
Lt Col Sean Welcome: A ‘silent hero’ who fought for Guyana on the frontlines
Lieutenant Colonel Sean Welcome, one of five soldiers who perished in the line of duty while on a recent border...
Col. Michael Shahoud hailed as ‘soldier to the bone’, epitome of loyalty to the Army
President Irfaan Ali Friday morning hailed Colonel Michael Azar Shahoud as a “soldier to the bone” and “the epitome of...
Sunday dedicated as day of prayer, reflection for soldiers who died in helicopter crash
To honour the five soldiers who perished in Wednesday’s helicopter crash, December 10, 2023 has been dedicated as a ‘Day...
Rotary Club of Georgetown spreads holiday cheer
See below full press release from the Rotary Club of Georgetown: The Rotary Club of Georgetown doubles down on its...
No interpreters, mobility for indigenous women living with disabilities- GBV study finds
Access to an interpreter and mobility for indigenous women living with disabilities posed a challenge for researchers trying to understand...
Gender-based violence: More resources needed to help women with disabilities
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the world in various ways and resulted in heightened reports of gender-based violence against women....
