October 19, 2024 November marks Road Safety Month in Guyana, and a series of activities have been organized to raise awareness and promote responsible behavior on the roads. The Guyana Police Force (GPF), in collaboration with the Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC) and various stakeholders, has developed an extensive program to engage the public. […]
October 19, 2024 The Mohamed family was recently handed the keys to their new home as part of the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative, an effort aimed at supporting Guyanese citizens in need. The family expressed their deep gratitude towards the government, especially President Irfaan Ali, for the assistance that made the dream of homeownership […]
October 18, 2024 The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has expressed strong support for the government’s efforts to promote inclusivity and transparency in its one-off cash grant initiative. The program, designed to provide $100,000 to approximately 600,000 citizens, aims to enhance financial equity and stimulate economic activity. According to the PSC, this initiative will have a […]
October 18, 2024 Seventy-four residents of Belle Vue, Region Three, were provided with spectacles on Thursday as part of the government’s ongoing Eye Testing and Spectacles Voucher program. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, aims to improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations by addressing their vision needs. […]
October 18, 2024 Hundreds of young people gathered at the Watooka Guest House in Linden for the first Job Fair hosted by ProChant Guyana, a Government of Guyana initiative. This event, part of a pilot project aimed at increasing youth employability, was supported by a $12.6 million government investment. Site Manager of ProChant Guyana, Candacy […]
October 16, 2024 Action Invest Caribbean Inc. and Harmony Education Solutions have formalized their collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in Guyana. The partnership is focused on creating opportunities for engineering careers, addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the […]
October 16, 2024 Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh, is calling for renewed attention to road safety as accident rates continue to surge. In a recent interview, Singh expressed his concern over the increasing number of accidents, ranging from minor incidents to severe collisions. He highlighted the need for all road users to take responsibility […]
October 17, 2024 October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when health professionals in Guyana are encouraging women to focus on the importance of early detection. Early detection plays a critical role in improving the chances of successful treatment for breast cancer. One of the primary methods of early detection is performing […]
October 17, 2024 A new international insurance company, Copassa Group, is now registered in Guyana and is working to fill a critical gap in the Caribbean market by offering medical insurance services that provide coverage for complex medical cases abroad. Founded by Lida Guichard Henning, Copassa Group brings over 40 years of experience in health […]
October 17, 2024 Dr. Preity Kumar, a queer scholar, activist, and educator from Guyana, has launched her new book, An Ordinary Landscape of Violence: Women Loving Women in Guyana, which examines the multifaceted violence faced by queer women in the country. The book was unveiled on ‘Spirit Day’ at an event hosted by Sexualities, Women, […]