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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...
Sexual harassment, discrimination in workplace not being reported- Gender Equality Commission
Although previous calls have been made, incidents of sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace are not being reported. Chairperson...
Gov’t committed to biodiversity conservation through global partnerships – Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Robert Persaud says the government’s Low Carbon Development Strategy...
Over 200 persons complete Community Advocates training
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through the Sexual Offences and Domestic Policy Unit have welcomed over 200...
Texila American University in joint effort with int’l organisation to tackle mental health in Guyana
See the full statement issued below: The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), implementing agency of the Global Affairs...
Once the youngest female Minister, Rodrigues-Birkett honoured for her work in public office
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York and Former Minister of Foreign Affairs was honoured...
‘Don’t desecrate Phagwah celebrations’ – Dharmic Sabha
See below full statement issued by the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha: As we prepare to celebrate the beautiful and unifying...
Wandering children being ‘actively’ removed from the streets
Under its ‘Street Light’ programme, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has carried out three raids for the...
Homeless after ‘Mash Day’ fire, mother & kids living in a tent
Thirty-four-year old Monionn Howard was at the Mashramani Float Parade in Georgetown last Thursday, when she received a call that...
Family in desperate search for beauty queen; wants her to return to Guyana
Despite conflicting reports, family members of Ruqayyah Boyer are maintaining that she is still missing in the United States of...
‘Keep chasing after your dreams’- Black Panther star tells high school students
Letitia Wright, the Guyana-born actress best known for her role in Marvel’s Black Panther franchise, urged scores of high school...
Guyanese cop first and fifth places in Caribbean film competition
Martin Massiah and Omari Joseph, Guyanese who participated in the Caribbean Pitch Tank used their creative skills to delve into...
Commuters asked to cooperate with Harbour Bridge double lane schedule
The Ministry of Public Works is asking commuters who travel during the early morning hours on the Demerara Harbour Bridge...
BUDGET 2023: Old-age pension now $33,000
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Monday announced that the old-age pension has been increased to $33,000. This increase, he...
BUDGET 2023: $200M for new day and night care centres & senior citizens’ home
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Monday announced that $200 million will be spent to construct new day and night...
WIIN 2023 registration opens with new courses
See the full statement below from The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Ministry of Human Services and...
Four Guyanese selected for US Young Leaders Fellowship Program
Four young leaders out of over 1,800 applicants from Guyana have been accepted for the 2023 US Department of State’s...
Peenie Bear’s Gymbearie provides ‘safe’ space for young minds to develop creativity
The newly opened Peenie Bear’s Gymbearie at Lance Gibbs Street, Georgetown, will provide young children a “safe” space to help...
Essequibo man launches search for his five children
A logger of Riverstown Sand in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) is appealing to the public to help him locate his five...
