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Workplace discrimination against LGBTQ+ people on SASOD’s radarWorkplace discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) people is prevalent and as such, amendments to the 1997…
School, training facility among plans for new prisons at Lusignan - JagdeoPlans are afoot to transform the Lusignan Prison into a central prison facility complete with several sections focused on reforming…
New batch of Peace Corps volunteers to focus on climate change, environmentRecognising that a collaborative effort is needed to battle the harsh effects of climate change, the Peace Corp and the…
‘We were expecting one’ – says new mom of tripletsThe mother of triplets born on July 22, 2021 Wednesday said she was expecting to have one baby and was…
Way paved for implementation of measures to honour Walter Rodney’s life, strengthening of democratic institutionsAfter six hours of passionate debate, the National Assembly passed a motion to adopt and implement the recommendations from the…
Further review of offences act, sensitisation needed with cross-dressing law removed- SASODFurther review of the Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act to remove other sections which may infringe upon fundamental human rights is…
Rotary Demerara assisting flood-hit Malali residents to access clean and safe waterMalali is an Amerindian community in Region 10 (Upper Demerara/Berbice), approximately 45 miles from Linden, which was severely hit by…
Burma Rice Station workers protest against ‘abusive’ managerWorkers of the Burma Rice Research Station in Mahaicony have staged a protest at “threatening” and “abusive” language from a…
Cross-dressing formally removed as criminal offence from Guyana’s lawNearly three years after the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled that Guyana’s laws against cross-dressing violated the rights of…
Influential Women Leaders Awards set to return in OctoberThe 25 Influential Women Leaders Awards (25IWLA) returns with much anticipation this year, after a hiatus occasioned by the challenges…
Rotary Club of Georgetown boosts WIIN Programme with donation of TabletsThe Rotary Club of Georgetown has handed over a total of 28 Tablets to Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud in support…
Estimated 33,000 Venezuelan migrants to be in Guyana by year-endThe number of Venezuelan migrants in Guyana could reach 33,000 by the end of the year, the International Organisation for…
Specific disaster fund, updated legislation would help Guyana’s recovery efforts - CDC hearsThe creation of a specific disaster fund and updated legislation would help Guyana advance its rebuilding and recovery efforts after…
Greater protection for children in overseas adoptions with amended lawGreater protection for Guyanese children who are being adopted by people living overseas will be possible through the revised Adoption…
New trafficking bill in the works; includes focus on protecting children- AGAttorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, has highlighted that a new bill to counter human trafficking…
Rotary Club of Demerara, Vieira 66 Logistics support CAPE scholar LangevineSupport continues to stream in for Sherlock Junior Langevine, who has gained a scholarship to attend the highly-rated Stanford University…
President: Guyana’s human resources being developed to meet structural changes in economyAs rapid structural change will occur in the local economy, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said that all Guyanese of employable…
Health and social welfare key priority areas – PresidentThere are ongoing efforts to develop Guyana’s healthcare system into one that is world class, according to President Dr. Irfaan…
