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‘Progressive’ Family Violence Bill to remedy gaps in domestic violence lawsA new draft “progressive” Family Violence Bill seeks to address shortcomings in the current domestic violence laws and implement “necessary”…
Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s Kala Utsav returns on SundayThe Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud Dharmic Sanskritik Kendra will be transformed on Sunday, November 27th at 10:00am when the more…
Free self-defense training for women, girls during 16 days of activismIn observance of 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will…
US Embassy and AMCHAM Guyana host Guyanese senior citizens for ThanksgivingAmbassador Sarah-Ann Lynch recently hosted fifty Guyanese senior citizens at her residence for a Thanksgiving luncheon, sponsored by the American…
Scavenger hunt to commemorate International Men's Day for SaturdaySee full press release from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Ministry of Human Services and Social…
$6 billion in contracts awarded to upgrade water treatment plantsApproximately 60,000 persons across Guyana are expected to benefit from treated water as the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Wednesday…
Storm destroys several houses in KatoA storm that lasted for a few hours in Kato, Region Eight on Wednesday destroyed several homes in the indigenous…
Tours continue, new safety measures on course at Orinduik FallsTour guides are on course to increase safety measures for future tours to the country’s famed Orinduik Falls, just days…
Guyana, Brazil collaborate on vaccination campaign in Lethem, BonfimGuyana has now joined forces with the Health Ministry in Brazil to immunize persons living in Lethem and Bonfim from…
Over 30,000 school girls to benefit as First Lady begins distribution of sanitary padsMore than 30,000 girls from secondary schools across Guyana are set to benefit as the distribution of sanitary pads through…
12 women graduate from inaugural Women’s Leadership Program12 women on Thursday graduated from a 10-month Women’s Leadership Program (WLP) designed to sharpen effective leadership skills and provide…
20 young girls partake in female empowerment weekend hosted by Rotary Club of Garden CityTwenty young girls who are part of the Guyana Girl Guides Association were two weeks ago, exposed to a weekend…
U.S, Guyana collaborate on national disaster preparednessThe United States Southern Command and the Guyana Civil Defence Commission (CDC), in partnership with Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) on…
President Ali's 1000-Man Initiative set to launch on FridayPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali’s 1000-Man initiative under the theme ‘Men on Mission’ is expected to be launched on Friday, October…
Region 3 community advocates being trained to spot and respond to gender-based violenceIn efforts to tackle gender-based violence within communities, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched the Community…
Rotary Club of Georgetown stages World Polio Day walkSee full press release from the Rotary Club of Georgetown: World Polio Day is observed around the world every year…
First Lady delivers new home to orphaned siblings Six siblings who became orphans after their parents died a few years ago on Thursday moved into their new, semi-furnished…
Diwali celebrations start with colourful ‘Deep Jale’ show In Guyana, Diwali is a grand celebration. The much-anticipated motorcade in several parts of the country are perhaps the most…

