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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 Princess Hotel, marking another significant milestone in its national youth development and sustainability efforts. The event celebrated the successful programme completion of 110 young people from Regions 2 and 4, bringing ENGAGE’s cumulative impact to...
‘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...
Pensioners’ electricity subsidy to be reflected in June bill
See below the full release from the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL): The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)...
Social Services Ministry seeking new batch of ‘Young Influencers’
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has extended an invitation for applicants interested in becoming the next Young...
Mohamed’s Enterprise donates computers, scanners to Guyana Police Force
The Guyana Police Force on Monday received a timely boost in the form of five new computers and scanners, compliments...
US Embassy announces 2022 Cohort of Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
Press Release by the Embassy of the United States of America, Georgetown, Guyana GEORGETOWN: The U.S. Embassy is proud to...
‘Gender-based violence’ App launched with 914 panic button installed
See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security below: The Ministry of Human Services and Social...
Overhaul of Domestic Violence Act to tackle ‘major social problem’
Domestic violence continues to be a concerning issue locally but a complete overhaul of Guyana’s Domestic Violence Act is expected...
New ‘safe space’ between Parade & Camp Streets given two-week deadline
A two-week timeline has been given for the completion of phase one of the safe space to be created along...
Over 40 proposed amendments to Domestic Violence Act submitted to Human Services Minister
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud received reports of recommendations to update the Domestic Violence Act...
Sir Chandra dies
Arthur Bernard Chandra, 61, popularly known as Sir Chandra, has died, relatives have confirmed. Sir Chandra was ailing for some...
Bonasika tragedies: Gov’t, private sector responds with multi-million-dollar donations
Two Lower Bonasika, Essequibo River families who were faced with unprecedented tragedies within the past few weeks benefitted from multi-million...
Bonasika family of 8 needs help to rebuild house after devastating fire
A Lower Bonasika, Essequibo River family is appealing for help after a fire destroyed their home on December 30, 2021....
‘A’ Division gets equipment boost from Dapper Technology Inc.
The Guyana Police Force, specifically ‘A’ Division, is now the beneficiary of two desktop computer systems, compliments of Dapper Technology...
Rehabilitating deplorable Laluni, Kuru Kururu access road a priority in 2022 Budget
The access road to the agricultural community of Laluni which runs through Kuru Kururu on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway will soon...
Despite numerous challenges, GAWU says workers’ lives improved in 2021
See full release issued by the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) ahead of the 2022 New Year: The...
‘Guyanese have the collective will to mitigate challenges’ – PPP in New Year’s message
See below the full message from the People’s Progressive Party: The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) joins with all others in...
Army to hold ‘musical fireworks display’ tonight
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has announced that it will hold a fireworks display tonight at the Kitty seawall. The...
Demerara Bank says impacted communities through year end activities
As challenging as the year 2021 was, Demerara Bank said it was also inspiring for its employees, who, in keeping...
Human Services Ministry launches books to help tackle child abuse
In an effort to make conversations on child abuse easier between adults and children, the Ministry of Human Services and...
10 Christmas babies welcomed at GPHC
Ten bouncing babies- five boys and five girls- were welcomed at the Georgetown Public Hospital on Christmas morning. And in...
