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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...
UNFPA throws support behind First Lady’s menstrual hygiene initiative
The Menstrual Hygiene Initiative undertaken by First Lady Arya Ali, to end period poverty in Guyana, was given a significant...
More support for survivors, increased reporting expected through 16 days of activism
With a relatively high number of domestic violence cases locally, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is hoping...
‘Progressive’ Family Violence Bill to remedy gaps in domestic violence laws
A new draft “progressive” Family Violence Bill seeks to address shortcomings in the current domestic violence laws and implement “necessary”...
Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s Kala Utsav returns on Sunday
The Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud Dharmic Sanskritik Kendra will be transformed on Sunday, November 27th at 10:00am when the more...
Free self-defense training for women, girls during 16 days of activism
In observance of 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will...
US Embassy and AMCHAM Guyana host Guyanese senior citizens for Thanksgiving
Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch recently hosted fifty Guyanese senior citizens at her residence for a Thanksgiving luncheon, sponsored by the American...
Scavenger hunt to commemorate International Men’s Day for Saturday
See full press release from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Ministry of Human Services and Social...
$6 billion in contracts awarded to upgrade water treatment plants
Approximately 60,000 persons across Guyana are expected to benefit from treated water as the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Wednesday...
Storm destroys several houses in Kato
A storm that lasted for a few hours in Kato, Region Eight on Wednesday destroyed several homes in the indigenous...
Tours continue, new safety measures on course at Orinduik Falls
Tour guides are on course to increase safety measures for future tours to the country’s famed Orinduik Falls, just days...
Guyana, Brazil collaborate on vaccination campaign in Lethem, Bonfim
Guyana has now joined forces with the Health Ministry in Brazil to immunize persons living in Lethem and Bonfim from...
Over 30,000 school girls to benefit as First Lady begins distribution of sanitary pads
More than 30,000 girls from secondary schools across Guyana are set to benefit as the distribution of sanitary pads through...
12 women graduate from inaugural Women’s Leadership Program
12 women on Thursday graduated from a 10-month Women’s Leadership Program (WLP) designed to sharpen effective leadership skills and provide...
20 young girls partake in female empowerment weekend hosted by Rotary Club of Garden City
Twenty young girls who are part of the Guyana Girl Guides Association were two weeks ago, exposed to a weekend...
U.S, Guyana collaborate on national disaster preparedness
The United States Southern Command and the Guyana Civil Defence Commission (CDC), in partnership with Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) on...
President Ali’s 1000-Man Initiative set to launch on Friday
President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s 1000-Man initiative under the theme ‘Men on Mission’ is expected to be launched on Friday, October...
Region 3 community advocates being trained to spot and respond to gender-based violence
In efforts to tackle gender-based violence within communities, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched the Community...
Rotary Club of Georgetown stages World Polio Day walk
See full press release from the Rotary Club of Georgetown: World Polio Day is observed around the world every year...
