ministry of human services Archives

November 14, 2025

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Buxton resident Ms. Frances Azore, affectionately known as “Granny,” marked her 101st birthday this week, surrounded by family, community members, and warm tributes to her remarkable life. On Thursday afternoon, Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, visited Ms. Azore at her home to commemorate the milestone. The centenarian grew emotional as the […]

August 25, 2025

The Childcare and Protection Agency has finalised 166 adoptions and placed 173 children in foster care since 2020, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has reported. In 2021, the National Assembly passed the Adoption of Children Bill, aimed at ensuring children are adopted into safe, supportive families. The legislation also provides children with […]

July 2, 2025

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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched its Beneficiary Registry and Document Management System (BRDMS), aimed at digitising and streamlining the delivery of social services. The digital platform will support the administration of key services such as old age pensions, public assistance, and permanent disability support, moving the ministry away from manual […]

June 12, 2025

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Ten daycare centres in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, and Ten have benefited from a $200,000 grant aimed at fostering enhanced learning environments. This comes as the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) launched its “Enhancement of Child Care and Early Learning Facilities and Development Services Grant” […]

March 22, 2025

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The Human Services and Social Ministry has developed an advanced new software platform called the Beneficiary Registry and Document Management System (BRDMS) as part of its efforts to become a fully digitalised agency. According to a release, the software was developed through a partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Synergy International Systems Inc. […]

February 16, 2025

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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues to lead efforts to assist homeless individuals with mental health challenges. This initiative is supported by ongoing collaborations between the Ministry of Health’s Mental Health Unit and the Guyana Police Force (GPF). During a press conference at the National Communications Network (NCN) on Saturday, Minister of […]

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Buxton’s Frances Azore is 101 years young

Over 160 adoptions approved in past five years

Human services goes digital

Daycare centres receive $200,000 grant

Human Services and Social Ministry to become fully digitised

Efforts ongoing to support homeless with mental health challenges

Brackish-water shrimp farming introduced in Region Two to support farmers’ incomes

CARPHA brings together regional experts to tackle health challenges

ICJ to begin oral hearings in Guyana-Venezuela border case on May 4

Brackish-water shrimp farming introduced in Region Two to support farmers’ incomes

CARPHA brings together regional experts to tackle health challenges

ICJ to begin oral hearings in Guyana-Venezuela border case on May 4