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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 8, 2025 The Ministry of Labour has announced that no cases of child labour were reported in Guyana throughout 2024. This milestone is attributed to a series of proactive measures implemented by the Ministry, including an increase in inspections and awareness campaigns aimed at educating the public about the negative […]