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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 Services Minister encourages parents, residents to report child abuse
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud is encouraging parents and communities to become more involved in...
Prime Minister pledges continued support for STEM
Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips said the Government will continue to support the work programme of STEM Guyana, which is...
First Lady joins Dubai group in talks to increase opportunities for women
First Lady Arya Ali on Saturday participated virtually in the first of a series of meetings, which was organized by...
Five GDF officers promoted
President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, Dr Irfaan Ali has granted approval for the promotion of five officers of...
Contractor urged to complete works on Leguan stelling
Public Works Ministers Juan Edghill and Deodat Indar have urged the contractor at the Leguan stelling to complete his work...
Amerindian Heritage Month celebrations to be done virtually
Guyana’s first people will be recognized and honoured during the month of September virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amerindian...
Mainly one group got scholarships over the last five years – Minister Parag
Minister of Public Service Sonia Parag Monday said she has discovered that for the past five years a particular demographic...
Gov’t will regularize Kingelly lands
The government intends to regularize the occupation of lands at Kingelley, West Coast Berbice “in due course.” The plots of...
Minister Benn commits to restoring Lusignan, other prisons
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn during an impromptu visit to the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara on Saturday committed...
Grove residents count losses after massive flood from breached koker
By Isanella Patoir Residents living on the north-west of the Grove community on the East Bank of Demerara are counting...
Over 400 residents affected by flooding at Grove after koker collapses
Residents living on the north-west of the Grove community on the East Bank of Demerara are affected by severe flooding...
Housing Ministry issues warning to squatters in Cummings Lodge
See below a full statement by the Ministry of Housing and Water: August 19, 2020, Georgetown, Guyana- The Ministry of Housing...
Labour Minister commits to worker’s rights, healthcare and proper housing
Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton during a virtual press conference on Monday said Guyanese workers will not be further taken...
Lust-en-Rust to receive water for the first time this weekend
After five years of living with no water, residents of Lust-en-Rust on the West Bank of Demerara will finally have...
Council for Persons with Disabilities points to need for monthly grant, employment opportunities
The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) has outlined a list of needs, including a monthly grant...
Flooding in Kwakwani, CDC deploys team
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) Wednesday morning deployed a damage assessment team and cleaning supplies to Lamp Island, Kwakwani, Region...
Mathews Ridge without electricity since March- Minister to address issue
Mathews Ridge in Region One has been without electricity since March 2020, according to Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley and Vice-Chairman...
From Northbrook to Victoria- holding steadfast to her African heritage amid transformation
(Department of Public Information) – Their dance moves are bold and their skills are daunting to those who they approach....
