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Five homeless after fire ravages Rose Hall house
A family of five is now homeless after a fire destroyed their Rose Hall Town, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) house on Monday night.
Matura Sookraj, his wife Maylin Sookraj, and their three children are currently taking refuge at a…
Rotary Club of Garden City Georgetown unveils peace, mental health benches at schools
On Friday, March 15, the Rotary Club of Garden City – Georgetown proudly unveiled a peace pole and peace and mental health benches at Queen’s College, the Aquatic Therapy Pool at the Regional Special Education Needs and Disability…
First Lady commissions two new parks in Region Six
Residents from the villages of Brothers and Lonsdale, on the East Bank of Berbice (EBB), Region Six, now have access to two new recreational parks which were yesterday commissioned by First Lady Mrs Arya Ali under her National…
As Ramadan begins, President Ali urges reflection for Haiti, other conflicts
See below the Ramadan message from President Dr. Irfaan Ali:
As-salamu alaykum,
I extend best wishes to all of Guyana, particularly our Muslim brothers and sisters, as we embark on the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Ramadan holds a…
‘More diversity & inclusivity’ – More women needed in the workplace, says Women’s Chamber
Despite facing the issue of gender equality, women and girls have been breaking barriers by taking up roles in various sectors in society.
And for last year, women accounted for more than 41 percent in workplaces.
In observation of…
UNDP donates 128 devices to better manage reports of violence
Recording gender-based violence reports and other gender-related issues will be properly monitored at the Hope and Justice Center, Lusignan, East Coast Demerara following a donation of some 128 devices for data management.
These devices…
Gender equality unattainable without dismantling stereotypes – Women Lawyers report
The Guyana Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL) has called attention to stereotyping of women’s roles in media reports and said it must be dismantled if gender equality to be attained.
The findings were presented in a recent report which…
Rotary Club of Demerara launches 30th Charter Anniversary Commemorative Stamp
See the full statement issued below:
Last week, in collaboration with the Guyana Post Office (GPO), the Rotary Club of Demerara formally launched a commemorative stamp in observance of the Club’s 30th Charter Anniversary.
For the last…
16 benefit from procurement process training
See below statement issued by the Public Procurement Commission:
In a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) conducted a comprehensive training session on…
Over 50 persons undergo early childcare development training
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (MOHSSS), in partnership with UNICEF Guyana recently concluded a one-week Early Childhood Development (ECD) capacity building session with Registration and Licensing Officers, Child…