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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)...
Koker door collapses at Leguan, causes flooding
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has reported flooding in Endeavour and Amsterdam communities on the Essequibo island of Leguan after...
Painful Christmas for widow and children of popsicle vendor shot dead
During this festive time of the year, families look forward to spreading joy and enjoying time together. For the Duncan...
82 GWI employees graduate as certified first responders
Within the last two years a total of 190 employees of Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) have been trained and certified...
Police issues Christmas Eve traffic advisory for Parika, Georgetown and Berbice
Region # 3 Vehicular traffic proceeding south from Parika Stelling will proceed east onto Parika Old Road. Region # 4(a)...
‘Mommy’s Corner’ brings Christmas cheer to children of former sugar workers
Mommy’s Corner, a newly formed women’s support group, on Sunday spread Christmas cheer to children of former sugar workers from...
Three years later, Demerara Timbers Limited still to meet with worker’s union
Foreign-based company Demerara Timbers Limited is refusing to engage the Guyana Agriculture and General Workers Union (GAWU) for three years...
Five Public Service Credit Union members get wish of $500,000
The Guyana Public Service Credit Union on Friday afternoon hosted a grand drawing ceremony for their inaugural “Make a Wish”...
President grants Christmas pardons to two women prisoners
Two women prisoners, who were serving sentences related to larceny and threatening language, have been granted pardons by President David...
Berbice Bridge to appeal High Court ruling which deemed gov’t takeover legal
The Berbice River Bridge on Friday said it was disappointed at this week’s ruling of Chief Justice (ag), Roxanne George...
ERC summons Kester D over Facebook post on Mahaicony accident
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has announced that it summoned popular pastor, gospel singer and radio DJ Kester Deane after...
Animal rescue organization raising funds to build shelters
Local Animal rescue and adoption organization Paws for a Cause is in the process of raising funds to provide further...
$250 million spent this year to push opportunities at the community level
The government expended almost $250 million this year to increase employment opportunities at the community level through the Sustainable Livelihood...
Graduates from Public Service Training College urged to be ‘change agents’
The 56 persons who graduated Thursday from the Bertram Collins College of the Public Service have been urged by Public...
First Lady starts up foundation to help vulnerable women, youths
First Lady Sandra Granger has set up a foundation to help vulnerable women and youths. The Anira Foundation, named after...
Over 3,000 reports of child abuse cases so far – Childcare Director
Director of the Childcare and Protection Agency Ann Greene says as of October 2019 there were 3,752 reported child abuse...
Local tourist groups want more support from Gov’t
Tourism groups in the various administrative regions of Guyana say they have been unable to promote local tourism because of...
Recommendations of Gender Equality Commission not being implemented, says Chairperson
As Guyana joins in observing the international campaign to end violence against women and girls, the Women and Gender Equality...
160 Moco Moco residents get access to potable water
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has invested $22M to drill a new well to a depth of 150 meters and...
