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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 Demerara donates to St. Vincent volcano relief
In a demonstration of its generosity, the Rotary Club of Demerara has presented a monetary donation to the government and...
Digicel Guyana plugs $2M to help St. Vincent
Digicel Guyana today announced its donation of GYD$2,000,000 to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) as calls continue for relief support...
MYO supports St. Vincent volcano relief efforts
The Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) at the weekend donated a large quantity of food items and cleaning agents, valued G$4...
Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha extends greetings as the Hindu community observes Chaitra Navratri
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha wishes the Hindu Community a blessed and happy Navratri as Chaitra Navratri commences today. During...
Human Services Ministry distributes spectacles to Region 3 residents
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security distributed 155 pairs of spectacles on Saturday to residents who had their...
Guyana to dispatch relief items to St Vincent in 48 hours
Guyana is aiming to send relief items to St Vincent and the Grenadines in the next 48 hours, following the...
Farms, communities flooded in Regs. 3, 6
Farmlands and communities in Regions Three and Six are currently inundated due to heavy rainfall. The Civil Defence Commission (CDC),...
GBTI launches St. Vincent Disaster Relief Fund
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) has established a disaster relief fund to help sister Caribbean island,...
Financial expert, Pretipaul Jaigobin, hailed as a man of impeccable character
Economic and Financial Analyst attached to the Ministry of Finance, Pretipaul Jaigobin, was on Friday revered as “an impeccable and...
National COVID-19 Task Force Advisory for Ramadan
See below the National COVID-19 Task Force Advisory for Ramadan 2021: The holy month of Ramadan will be observed in...
Action plan to eliminate trafficking in persons being developed
A three-year national action plan to respond to cases of trafficking in persons is being developed across key government Ministries,...
Human Services Ministry takes services to Region Three
More than 500 residents of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, and surrounding Region Three communities have benefitted from a Ministry of...
Almost 200 reports made via 914 domestic violence hotline
Four months after being established, a total of 197 reports were made to the domestic violence toll-free hotline number –...
Six-month direct payment plan for pensioners introduced
A six-month direct payment plan has been introduced for pensioners who are unable to leave their homes and visit distribution...
Torginol Paints Inc. supports modernisation of Indian Arrival Monument
Development works at the Indian Arrival Monument at Palmyra, East Berbice, received a timely boost on Tuesday, with Torginol Paints...
DeSinco Limited honours 110 teachers
DeSinco Limited on Monday honoured 110 teachers to celebrate International Women’s Day. The company said the initiative was done in...
International Women’s Day message by Minister Vindhya Persaud
MINISTER OF HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL SECURITY DR.VINDHYA VASINI PERSAUD ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’s DAY – MARCH 8th On the occasion...
Human Services Ministry condemns ‘vicious attack’ of female migrant
See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Ministry of Human Services and...