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Minister Robeson Benn Calls for Greater International Support in the Fight Against the Drug Trade

By Delicia Janneire | January 2025 Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, is urging international partners to provide more physical support in the battle against the drug trade by land, air, and sea. Speaking during his ministry’s year-in-review report, Minister Benn emphasized the importance of collaboration with international and regional partners to make a significant […]

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Guyana Records 33% Decrease in Domestic Violence-Related Murders in 2024

By Celestine Chacon | January 14, 2025 At her ministry’s year-end press conference, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, announced a significant milestone in combating domestic violence in Guyana, revealing a 33% reduction in murders linked to domestic violence in 2024. This reduction is attributed to various initiatives and improvements in […]

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Linden Begins Registration for $100,000 Cash Grant Initiative

January 13, 2025 Registration for the $100,000 cash grant for citizens aged 18 and above has officially commenced in Region 10, with residents lining up at various registration sites across Linden. The initiative aims to support citizens financially, and thirty-eight registration sites have been established to ensure a smooth process. Many residents, including Sharon Vancooten, […]

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Mashramani 2025 to Integrate Cultural Celebrations with Energy Conference

By Nakasia Logan | January 13, 2025 The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport has announced significant changes to the Mashramani 2025 events calendar. In a move aimed at merging cultural celebration with business and investment, the Mashramani festivities will be paired with the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Exposition, scheduled for February 18 […]

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Ministry of Health to Expand Medical Screening Program to Secondary School Students

By Kimberly Giddings | January 13, 2025 The Ministry of Health (MOH) is set to expand its medical screening program to include secondary school students, building on the success of its previous initiatives. The program, which began in August 2023, has already benefited thousands of nursery and primary school children across the country by offering […]

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Significant Rise in Interest in Teaching, Education Minister Reports

By Nakasia Logan | January 11, 2025 Education Minister Priya Manickchand has highlighted a positive trend in Guyana’s education sector, with a noticeable increase in the number of individuals aspiring to become teachers. In a 2024 review of the education system, the Minister shared that this rise is a result of several key factors, including […]

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Government Surpasses GOAL Scholarship Target, Awarding Nearly 30,000 to Guyanese

By Nakasia Logan | January 11, 2025 In a remarkable achievement, the government has awarded nearly 30,000 scholarships to Guyanese citizens through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) initiative, exceeding its initial pledge of 20,000 scholarships. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, shared this milestone during a year-end press briefing, emphasizing the program’s success in […]

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New Health Posts Open in Region One to Improve Healthcare Access

By Celestine Chacon | January 9, 2025 Residents of Region One will now have improved access to healthcare services with the opening of three new health posts in the villages of Kamwatta, Arukamai, and Imbotero. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony inaugurated the facilities, marking a significant step in expanding healthcare across the region. During the […]

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Indigenous Communities Benefit from $4.7 Billion in Carbon Credit Earnings

By Celestine Chacon | January 9, 2025 In 2024, a total of 4.7 billion dollars from carbon credit earnings was invested in 242 indigenous communities across the country. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, revealed this during her ministry’s year-in-review. At the National Toshaos Council Conference, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that indigenous villages would […]

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Ministry of Labour to Launch New Training Programs for 2025

By Kimberly Giddings | January 8, 2025 The Ministry of Labour is rolling out new training initiatives aimed at equipping Guyanese with the necessary skills to meet the demands of the country’s ongoing development. Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton outlined the new programs during a recent press conference, noting that these initiatives will be carried […]

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