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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...
‘African struggles is a source of inspiration for building a united Guyana’ – PPP/C
Emanciaption Day message from the PPP/C: The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) wishes to extend warmest greetings to every Guyanese, ...
GAWU salutes Afro-Guyanese on Emancipation Day
GAWU Emancipation Daty message 2023: The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) once again takes this opportunity to...
‘A fully emancipated Guyana’ – PNC/R urges in Emancipation Day message
See below Emancipation Day message from the PNC/R: August 1st marks the 185th anniversary of the abolition of slavery, one...
‘African achievements have touched all spheres of life’ – Pres. Ali
Emancipation Day 2023 Message from Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana I extend heartfelt...
100 migrant students benefit from the Big Sister Mentoring Programme
As part of the Ministry of Education’s efforts to integrate migrant children into the education system, the Ministry’s Welfare Unit,...
Lt. Col. Lancelot Khan new head of Rotary Demerara
The Rotary Club of Demerara recently welcomed a new President and Board of Directors at a handing-over ceremony at the...
Patrons, businesses who litter, destroy recreational spaces can be penalised-First Lady Office warns
Please see below full statement from the Office of the First Lady: Safe public spaces including parks are essential for...
To attract more tourists, Botanical Gardens set for major upgrades
The Protected Areas Commission and the Guyana Tourism Authority have engaged local tour operators on ways that the Botanical Gardens...
Several houses in Reg. 5 damaged by high winds
See full statement from the CDC below: The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) yesterday responded to reports of High Winds Impact...
Berbice single mother of four pleads for help after house collapses
A single mother is pleading for any assistance that can be provided to her and her four children after the...
$73M ‘first of its kind’ Learning Lab commissioned for persons living with disabilities
In a bid to improve and help develop the lives of persons living with disabilities, the Ministry of Human Services...
Dharamlall rape allegation: Women & Gender Equality Commission supports thorough investigation
See below the full statement from the Women and Gender Equality Commission chaired by Indranie Chandarpaul: The Women and Gender...
Dharamlall rape allegation: Forensic report compiled, Child Protection Agency following all procedures – Minister Persaud
The Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) has undertaken a full investigation into the allegations of rape by a 16-year-old girl...
Murdered Coast Guard Lieutenant Rondel Douglas laid to rest
An icon, peacemaker, role model and the backbone of his family. Those were among adjectives used to describe Coast Guard...
Pension payments can now be made through MMG
See below full release issued by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: In a groundbreaking launch today,...
Re-migrants looking for jobs in Guyana’s manufacturing sector
Many Guyanese living abroad who want to return home are looking for jobs in the manufacturing sector but most of...
Four dead, homes demolished as earthquake strikes southwestern Haiti
(Miami Herald) A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Haiti’s southwest region early Tuesday morning, destroying homes and creating panic in the...
At least 42 dead, thousands displaced after flooding in Haiti
(New York Times) At least 42 people were dead and thousands were displaced after a weekend of heavy rainfall and...
