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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...
Child Protection week commences with tree planting exercise
Child Protection Week commenced on Saturday with a tree planting exercise for children in State care and sends a powerful...
Uninterrupted electricity for Chinese Landing Primary School with solar installation
Teachers and pupils at the Chinese Landing Primary School in Region One (Barima – Waini) will now benefit from uninterrupted...
More than 10,000 people to benefit from new partnership with Coursera
More than 10,000 people, primarily women, will benefit from training in specific areas that should help them generate an income...
Annai residents get water for first time with commissioning of $26M well
See full press release from Ministry of Housing and Water: More than four hundred and seventy (470) residents of Annai...
25 Buxtonians sign $56M in contracts to rehabilitate bridges
Twenty-five contractors from the village of Buxton, East Coast Demerara were awarded contracts to rehabilitate 25 bridges in the community...
First Lady champions Gender Equality at International Youth Summit
See full release from the Office of the First Lady: First Lady Her Excellency Arya Ali on Wednesday joined more...
One homeless, others counting losses as squall destroys ECD homes
One man is now homeless and several residents are left counting their losses after a squall destroyed several properties at...
1,600 local policemen equipped to address domestic violence reports
Some 1,600 members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have undergone a training programme to properly handle reports of gender...
No child with disability will be refused special grant – Minister Persaud
Please see below statement from Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud: I would like to advise...
Sand Creek Primary School now powered by solar
The Sand Creek Primary School in Region Nine ((Upper Takutu – Upper Essequibo) is now equipped with an uninterrupted electricity...
Relief supplies distributed to flood-affected Kaikan
Flood relief supplies have been distributed to residents of Kaikan and other neighbouring villages along the Cuyuni River in Region...
Kamwatta Primary School now powered by solar energy; hundreds to benefit
The Kamwatta Primary School in Region One (Barima-Waini) will now have stable and reliable electricity as a 3.16 kilowatt peak...
Labour Minister encourages retirees to enroll in skills training programmes
After considering the challenges persons face post-retirement Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton is encouraging retirees to enroll in programmes offered by...
Amazonia Mall rewards patrons in first anniversary promotion
Five lucky patrons of the Amazonia Mall were rewarded on Friday when the mall held its first anniversary promotion. The...
G/Town Mayor wants centre for ‘social rejects’
Mayor of Georgetown Ubraj Narine has issued calls for government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and other stakeholders to work together to...
$15,000 grocery vouchers for 100 women facing domestic violence
A collaborative effort to assist females in abusive relationships will see 100 women being granted shopping vouchers valued at $15,000...
‘Harsh look’ at parents of children repeatedly found on streets – Dr. Persaud
Efforts have been made to engage parents on the challenges they face when their children are found dwelling on the...
Gov’t intensifies legal focus on sexual offences, harassment & domestic violence
As part of efforts to counter the scourge of harassment and violence locally, the government has been working on key...
