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First half of 2021 saw 30 children attempting suicide - Human Services MinistrySee press release from the Ministry of Human Services on the observation of World Suicide Prevention Day below: Suicide…
Int’l Literacy Day: Human Services Ministry pledges to improve digital divide(Statement by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security) On marking the occasion of International Literacy Day (ILD) on…
Lions in service as ‘COVID’ hamper distribution kicks off in Diamond/GroveThe Lions Club of Diamond/Grove on Sunday distributed the first 50 of a total of 300 food and sanitization hampers…
Powerlifting Federation engages Director of Sport on future plansSecretary of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) Roger Rogers led a three-member delegation to visit Director of Sport Steve…
Persons with disabilities urged to register with National Commission on DisabilitySee below full press release from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: In rolling out the support measures…
Bilingual school programmes expected in more indigenous, migrant communitiesBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] As part of plans to reduce existing unfairness in the local education sector, increased focus has…
Greater protection of rights, inclusion in decision-making with updated Amerindian Act - Pres. AliSee below full message from President Dr. Irfaan Ali: I am pleased to extend greetings and best wishes to Guyana’s…
Over 1,000 benefit countrywide from ‘Human Services’ community eye care outreachOVER 1,000 pairs of spectacles have been distributed to residents all across Guyana under the brand new spectacles programme by…
Virtual activities, engagements for Amerindian Heritage MonthDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs will be hosting a number of activities and engagements virtually…
‘Use your influence to encourage vaccination’ - Health Min. urges Georgetown Rotary ClubWith the pandemic still sweeping across the globe in stronger waves, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony has urged members…
Fire Service tests new firefighting equipmentOver 60 ranks and officers from the Guyana Fire Service were on Sunday involved in an operation designed to better…
Eteringbang receives additional flood relief suppliesThe Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is continuing to offer relief aid to the flood affected community of Eteringbang, Region Seven…
Local private sector participation at Offshore Technology Conference ‘a big deal’ - VPThe mere fact that Guyana’s local private sector was put on the international pedestal at the ongoing Offshore Technology Conference…
Persons with Disabilities lauds provision of $25,000 cash grantPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali came in for high praise from the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD)…
JSL International onboard with Independent Living Skills Virtual campThe Guyana Council Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) on Tuesday received a boost to its Independent Living Skills Virtual…
More than 4,000 women to benefit from training under ‘WIIN’ programmeMore than 4,000 women across the country have applied for the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme that falls…
Pres. Ali announces further $2.6 B in relief for vulnerable groupsSee below full statement by President Dr. Irfaan Ali: My Fellow Guyanese, As you know, since my Government assumed office…
40,000 households to get one month free electricityPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali announced late Monday night that some 40,000 households across Guyana will receive electricity credit equivalent to…

