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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)...
Rotary Club of Garden City Georgetown marks first anniversary
Birthed during the pandemic surely didn’t stop the Enthusiastic People Influencing Change (E.P.I.C) from making their mark locally, as they...
China Offshore Oil Corporation makes donation to Joshua house
CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited (CPGL), the local subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation, which holds a 25% share in...
Rotary Club of Demerara turns to Yoga
In an effort to raise funds to continue upcoming charitable work in Guyana, the Rotary Club of Demerara recently held...
First half of 2021 saw 30 children attempting suicide – Human Services Ministry
See press release from the Ministry of Human Services on the observation of World Suicide Prevention Day below: Suicide...
Int’l Literacy Day: Human Services Ministry pledges to improve digital divide
(Statement by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security) On marking the occasion of International Literacy Day (ILD) on...
Lions in service as ‘COVID’ hamper distribution kicks off in Diamond/Grove
The Lions Club of Diamond/Grove on Sunday distributed the first 50 of a total of 300 food and sanitization hampers...
Powerlifting Federation engages Director of Sport on future plans
Secretary of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) Roger Rogers led a three-member delegation to visit Director of Sport Steve...
Persons with disabilities urged to register with National Commission on Disability
See below full press release from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: In rolling out the support measures...
Bilingual school programmes expected in more indigenous, migrant communities
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy As part of plans to reduce existing unfairness in the local education sector, increased focus has...
Greater protection of rights, inclusion in decision-making with updated Amerindian Act – Pres. Ali
See below full message from President Dr. Irfaan Ali: I am pleased to extend greetings and best wishes to Guyana’s...
Over 1,000 benefit countrywide from ‘Human Services’ community eye care outreach
OVER 1,000 pairs of spectacles have been distributed to residents all across Guyana under the brand new spectacles programme by...
Virtual activities, engagements for Amerindian Heritage Month
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs will be hosting a number of activities and engagements virtually...
‘Use your influence to encourage vaccination’ – Health Min. urges Georgetown Rotary Club
With the pandemic still sweeping across the globe in stronger waves, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony has urged members...
Fire Service tests new firefighting equipment
Over 60 ranks and officers from the Guyana Fire Service were on Sunday involved in an operation designed to better...
Eteringbang receives additional flood relief supplies
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is continuing to offer relief aid to the flood affected community of Eteringbang, Region Seven...
Local private sector participation at Offshore Technology Conference ‘a big deal’ – VP
The mere fact that Guyana’s local private sector was put on the international pedestal at the ongoing Offshore Technology Conference...
Persons with Disabilities lauds provision of $25,000 cash grant
President Dr. Irfaan Ali came in for high praise from the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD)...
JSL International onboard with Independent Living Skills Virtual camp
The Guyana Council Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) on Tuesday received a boost to its Independent Living Skills Virtual...
