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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)...
Human Service Ministry to assess how its officers treat vulnerable groups
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will be “critically assessing” how it’s officers interact with vulnerable groups that...
Child Advocacy Centres to provide support, counselling for child sex abuse survivors in Reg. 6
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud officially opened two one-stop Child Advocacy Centres (CAC) in Springlands...
Kaikan village to benefit from 100% water access with new well
The community of Kaikan in Region Seven (Cuyuni/Mazaruni), which borders neighbouring Venezuela, will soon move from having 20 percent to...
Saharan dust-haze over Guyana likely to continue until Wednesday
A large plume of Saharan dust is affecting the Caribbean region, including Guyana, and will continue for the next few...
The growing Venezuelan migrants squatting settlement at Grove
By Shena Henry Once unoccupied, the Grove sea dam, East Bank Demerara, is now home to a growing squatting settlement,...
Animal welfare group welcomes gov’t pledge to support fight against animal cruelty
The animal welfare group Paws For A Cause – Guyana, has welcomed the recent public statement by President Irfaan Ali...
‘Street Food Initiative’ logo and kiosk designs competitions launched
Universally, street food allows customers to get a firsthand sense of the flow and preparation of local culinary magic. Soon,...
‘Corridor of Unity’ programme to foster cohesion in ECD communities – President Ali
His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced that several communities along the East Coast of Demerara will benefit from...
Rupununi residents terrified by aftershocks of earthquake told no need to flee their villages
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn, a geologist by profession, has told residents of the villages of Katoonarib and Sawariwau...
Synetech donates electronic tablets to Human Services Ministry
The donation of electronic tablets by Synetech will assist the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security in fulfilling its...
‘Youths for Better Living’ making a difference through volunteerism
By Dinica Paul With the intention of bringing relief to persons in need across Guyana, Kelvin Fortune, popularly known on...
Reg.9 authorities to rebuild houses destroyed by earthquake
The authorities in Region Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo) will assist in rebuilding two houses that were destroyed in the villages...
First Lady grants 15 scholarships to vulnerable women
First Lady, H.E Arya Ali on Friday granted 15 fully funded scholarships to vulnerable women drawn from two local non-governmental...
Teacher who lost house to fire gets support from Edu. ministry
A fire which destroyed the home of a primary school teacher, Renita Joseph, and her family, received assistance from the...
Kaneville youths to benefit from technical, vocational training
Numerous complaints about robbery and other crimes in the community of Kaneville, on the East Bank of Demerara, has pushed...
Crime rate in Kaneville results in discrimination against residents
From murders to robberies and assault, the high crime rate in Kaneville, on the East Bank of Demerara has resulted...
16.6% decrease in reported child abuse cases due to pandemic
Reported child abuse cases saw a decrease in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is due to the closure...
Healthcare workers ‘suit up’ for battle
Story and photos by Vishani Ragobeer At the frontlines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, there are the healthcare...
