Fri, Jun 26, 2026
Fri, Jun 26, 2026
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Bridging the gap: New sign language course developedA sign language course for persons without a disability has been developed by the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons…
New strategic plan for persons with disabilities to be ready by mid-FebruaryThe National Commission on Disability (NCD) is currently in the process of formulating its strategic plan for 2025 to 2029…
Guyanese activist wins 'Caribbean Excellence' awardSee below the full release: Protector of Guyanese women, children and migrants – Ayodele Dalgety Dean – has been announced…
BUDGET 2025: $100,000 one-off grant for every newborn babyAs part of key budgetary measures meant to support the population, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Friday announced that…
BUDGET 2025: $10,000 healthcare voucher for every citizenFinance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Friday announced that the government will be giving a $10,000 voucher to every person…
BUDGET 2025: $58.5 billion to support women, children & other vulnerable groupsThe government will expand its support for vulnerable groups across Guyana with a $58.5 billion allocation for social services in…
Strathavon gets new youth centreTo meet the social and economic needs of youth from Strathavon on the East of Coast Demerara and surrounding communities,…
Thousands of youth engaged under CSO programmeOne of the biggest programmes under the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ budget remained the Community Service Officers (CSOs) programme which…
More than $369M invested in land and water transport for AmerindiansAn investment of more than $369 million was made in land and water transportation for Guyana’s Indigenous Peoples last year,…
No more child labour on Pomeroon coconut plantations – Min. HamiltonThe Ministry of Labour said it has made significant progress on the issue of child labour in the country. What…
Walk-in locations being established for cash grant registration – Finance MinisterGuyanese who did not register for the $100,000 cash grant are urged to remain calm, as accessible walk-in locations will…
32 workplace deaths reported for 2024The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Labour, is concerned about an increase in workplace deaths, having seen 32…
Region Five pensioners begin receiving $100, 000 cash grantIn Region Five, a number of pensioners have begun receiving the $100,000 cash grant, an initiative introduced by the People's…
Support increased for disability and public assistance beneficiaries in 2024The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has reported an increase in the number of both permanent disability senses…
$150M spent in 2024 to combat sexual offences, gender-based violenceThe Government, through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, allotted $150M in 2024 to combat sexual offences and…
GWI records 98.3% coverage as Guyana improves access to potable waterGuyana’s population now has 98.3 percent access to potable water, marking a remarkable achievement for Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) in…
PPP at 75: President says it will continue 'guiding Guyana to greater heights of prosperity and unity'See below full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of…
GOGEC reaffirms its commitment to advocating for responsible energy practicesGuyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber shares its vision for 2025 in New Year's message The President of the Guyana…
