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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...
Legal luminary Justice Prem Persaud dies
Message of sympathy from President Dr Irfaan Ali on the passing of Justice (rt’d) Prem Persaud: On behalf of the...
‘Christmas family bonding’ at Prisons commences on December 4
The Guyana Prison Service’s ‘Christmas Family Bonding’ visits will commence on December 04, 2023, at all prison locations. The activity...
Far flung Reg 10 communities receive water tanks from gov’t
A total of 210 water tanks have been delivered to far flung communities in Region Ten (Upper Demerara- Upper Berbice)...
Westford calls out HR over late salary complaints from public sector workers
Advisor to the Minister of Public Service Dr Jennifer Westford has called out human resource personnel within the public sector...
Public Service: Managers get training to improve professionalism
Given the country’s rapid economic development, Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Monday said it is critical that public...
More visually impaired persons to be equipped with essential life skills
The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) in partnership with ExxonMobil Guyana on Friday launched Phase 2...
‘Diwali lets Guyana show the world its unique diversity’ – PPP
See below full message from the People’s Progressive Party: As our nation celebrates the festival of Deepavali, the People’s Progressive...
‘This Diwali, remember those in need’ – GAWU
See below full message from the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU): As we again observe the Festival of...
‘May Diwali inspire all Guyanese to work towards shared prosperity’ – President Ali
See below the full message from President Dr. Irfaan Ali: The radiant festival of Diwali is upon us once again,...
Grand Diwali motorcade to feature over 30 floats
Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s iconic countrywide Diwali Motorcades continue tomorrow on the West Coast and East Bank Demerara on the...
Six Police Officers granted ITEC Scholarships
See below the full statement issued by the Indian High Commission: The High Commission of India is pleased to announce...
‘One Guyana Diwali Jalsa’ to create cultural explosion
The First Lady’s Office, Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, and Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport Ministry will host...
25 couples ‘finally married’ in Baramita within four days
In a recent significant and heartwarming event in Baramita, North West District, Region One, the General Register Office, led by...
More females needed in the labour force – Dr. Singh
In a modern society, there are still barriers to women’s access to university education as well as jobs within some...
Further funding for thousands of women benefiting from gender-focused programmes
Thousands of women are benefitting from programmes and policies implemented by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and...
‘No guesswork’ – Gov’t deploying focused strategies to empower women
Empowering women is a huge focus of the government, according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali and it is for that...
Rotary Club of Georgetown keeps Polio in focus
The Rotary Club of Georgetown held its annual Polio walk on Sunday and more than 200 persons supported the event....
Boat arrivals: Venezuelan migrants detained for processing and released
In a bid to escape hardships, Venezuelans continue to flee the country and groups of them were recently seen in...
