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November 30, 2025

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Human Services Minister Vindhya Persaud on Saturday praised Guyana’s social workers for their service and resilience over the past year, saying their work remains central to child protection, elder care and family support as demand for assistance grows. Persaud, speaking at the Guyana Association of Professional Social Workers’ second annual gala and awards ceremony at […]

August 6, 2025

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With sparks flying and dreams ignited, 20 young and determined individuals have proudly graduated from the Level 2 City and Guilds Welding Programme — an initiative transforming lives and careers across Guyana. The programme is offered through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) in collaboration with Nations […]

July 18, 2025

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Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud has confirmed that the bar where a woman was assaulted has been shut down and several persons have been arrested. The minister, in a statement, described the incident as very disturbing. “It was most reprehensible to see persons filming the incident rather than helping this woman, […]

July 17, 2025

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Eighteen persons living with disabilities in Region Ten are currently benefiting from a five-day Sustainable Agriculture Level 1 training course. This initiative seeks to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge to lead independent and sustainable livelihoods through skills-based training. The programme is being executed by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in […]

March 26, 2025

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Members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are currently receiving training from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on two child protection legislations to enhance their response to child abuse cases. This was disclosed by Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud, during the debut of her new programme, Info In […]

March 26, 2025

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Women-led businesses and entrepreneurs will benefit from training, mentorship, and financial support through the AccelerateHer 2025 initiative, a collaboration between the Centre for Local Business Development, the Greater Guyana Initiative, and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (MHSSS). The deadline for this year’s intake is quickly approaching, closing on March 31, and women-led […]

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‘Womb to tomb’ service highlighted as social workers honoured

Igniting dreams: 20 youths graduate from Level 2 of City and Guilds Welding Programme

Bar shut down, several arrested after assault of Indigenous woman

Persons with disabilities in Region 10 being empowered

Police being trained to effectively respond to child abuse cases

Training, financial support offered to women-led businesses

$1 billion eye hospital opens on New Market Street

55 NDCs now equipped with garbage trucks under national rollout

Three foreign nationals sentenced to prison over illegal mining in Iwokrama forest

$1 billion eye hospital opens on New Market Street

55 NDCs now equipped with garbage trucks under national rollout

Three foreign nationals sentenced to prison over illegal mining in Iwokrama forest