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First Lady’s Menstrual Hygiene Initiative gets boost with $10M donation from CNOOC
See the press release from CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited (CPGL) below:
The Menstrual Hygiene Initiative being undertaken by First Lady Arya Ali to end period poverty in Guyana, was given a boost on Monday when CNOOC Petroleum Guyana…
‘Stand up for justice & equality’ – President Ali urges at launch of Islam Awareness week
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has emphasised the collective responsibility of ensuring that justice dignity and fairness prevail in society.
In his address at the launch of Islam Awareness Week 2024 at the Muslim Youth Organisation…
Deaf association advocates for visual arts inclusion in schools
As part of efforts to provide deaf persons with skills to generate income after graduating from school, Sabine McIntosh from the Deaf Association of Guyana Inc. says more educational and language support is needed.
During an interview…
Human Services Ministry going digital to provide ‘faster, improved’ services
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will be digitising its operations even in rural and hinterland regions as part of efforts to deliver faster, improved services to people in need.
This ministry got a $48 billion…
‘The work we do speaks for itself’ – Dr Persaud defends $48.3B allocated to her ministry
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud hinted at plans to revamp the Palms Geriatric Home in Georgetown once a new $172 million elderly care facility at Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD), is built.
Dr. Persaud…
India’s Ram Mandir opens in Ayodhya
A massive Hindu temple, constructed on a site in India that Hindus believe is the birthplace of Lord Ram, was opened on Monday amid grand celebrations and with support pouring in from around the world.
The edifice was built at a place…
‘Enough with the violence’ – Dr. Persaud declares as first ‘Hope & Justice’ Centre opens
By Kurt Campbell
Kurt@newsroom.gy
In an auspicious ceremony, attended by several high-ranking members of the government, judiciary and those piloting social services, the first of several ‘Hope and Justice’ centres to be built across…
BUDGET 2024: New elderly care home at Enmore in $48.3B social services budget
A new care home for senior citizens will be built at Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD), as the government continues to focus on providing key social services, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said Monday.
The Finance Minister presented…
Youths develop ‘Litta Reporta’ app to improve solid waste management
A group of five young people working in software development recently created the ‘Litta Reporta' app that aims to make solid waste management simpler in Guyana.
The mobile application will officially be launched on Saturday at the…
Hope and Justice Centre to be launched soon – Min. Persaud
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud announced the upcoming launch of a new facility geared at combatting gender-based violence dubbed the ‘Hope and Justice Centre’.
The construction of the Hope and Justice…