Sat, Jun 27, 2026
Sat, Jun 27, 2026
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25 Buxtonians sign $56M in contracts to rehabilitate bridgesTwenty-five contractors from the village of Buxton, East Coast Demerara were awarded contracts to rehabilitate 25 bridges in the community…
First Lady champions Gender Equality at International Youth SummitSee full release from the Office of the First Lady: First Lady Her Excellency Arya Ali on Wednesday joined more…
One homeless, others counting losses as squall destroys ECD homesOne man is now homeless and several residents are left counting their losses after a squall destroyed several properties at…
1,600 local policemen equipped to address domestic violence reports Some 1,600 members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have undergone a training programme to properly handle reports of gender…
No child with disability will be refused special grant - Minister PersaudPlease see below statement from Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud: I would like to advise…
Sand Creek Primary School now powered by solarThe Sand Creek Primary School in Region Nine ((Upper Takutu – Upper Essequibo) is now equipped with an uninterrupted electricity…
Relief supplies distributed to flood-affected KaikanFlood relief supplies have been distributed to residents of Kaikan and other neighbouring villages along the Cuyuni River in Region…
Kamwatta Primary School now powered by solar energy; hundreds to benefitThe Kamwatta Primary School in Region One (Barima-Waini) will now have stable and reliable electricity as a 3.16 kilowatt peak…
Labour Minister encourages retirees to enroll in skills training programmesAfter considering the challenges persons face post-retirement Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton is encouraging retirees to enroll in programmes offered by…
Amazonia Mall rewards patrons in first anniversary promotionFive lucky patrons of the Amazonia Mall were rewarded on Friday when the mall held its first anniversary promotion. The…
G/Town Mayor wants centre for ‘social rejects’Mayor of Georgetown Ubraj Narine has issued calls for government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and other stakeholders to work together to…
$15,000 grocery vouchers for 100 women facing domestic violenceA collaborative effort to assist females in abusive relationships will see 100 women being granted shopping vouchers valued at $15,000…
‘Harsh look’ at parents of children repeatedly found on streets - Dr. PersaudEfforts have been made to engage parents on the challenges they face when their children are found dwelling on the…
Gov’t intensifies legal focus on sexual offences, harassment & domestic violenceAs part of efforts to counter the scourge of harassment and violence locally, the government has been working on key…
All across Guyana, some 5,000 children with disabilities receiving $100K cash grantThe distribution of the $100,000 one-off cash grant to about 5,000 children with disabilities got underway on Monday with a…
$100K cash grant for children with disabilities will be distributed next week – Dr. PersaudStarting next week, the government’s one-off $100,000 cash grant for children living with disabilities will be distributed across the country,…
New parenting manual to aid children's developmentIn another important step to better aid the development of children across the country, the Ministry of Human Services and…
Ann Greene: A legacy of exemplary service to social workBy all accounts, Ann Greene is an exemplary woman. She has devoted decades of her life to public service and…
