Aug 31, 2025
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14 women honoured at inaugural WiMAC–Guyana Gala
Fourteen women were honoured for their achievements and contributions to the maritime sector during the inaugural Gala and awards ceremony hosted by the Women in...
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Several women charged with unlawful wounding in Bartica brawl
Eight people have been charged in connection with a brawl at Byderabo, Bartica, on Wednesday, police said. Albert James, 54, a gold miner, pleaded guilty...
Support for women to convert skills into viable enterprises
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) to enhance financial...
Strong community key to advancing women leaders
A thriving community or network of women is an important component in building the foundation of an inclusive society, said Michelle Nicholas and Lyndell Danzie-Black,...
Women in Energy connecting job seekers with industry leaders
Persons interested in switching careers or breaking into the exciting oil and gas industry – but who are unsure of how to do so –...
‘C’ Field Sophia women get help to stitch their way to success
A number of women from ‘C’ Field Sophia are now closer to establishing businesses in the area of garment construction, after being awarded sewing machines....
Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, UK supreme court rules
The UK supreme court has ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman and biological sex, in...
We Lift elevating women in business
From homemade breads and pastries to locally written books and handcrafted jewellery, women entrepreneurs are taking centre stage this weekend at the National Aquatic Centre...
100 women to benefit from shade house projects
The government will work with 100 women in Canal Number One and Bagotsville, on the West Bank of Demerara, to develop shade houses aimed at...
Women’s, children’s health significantly enhanced, says Health Ministry in World Health Day message
Guyana joins the international community in observing World Health Day 2025, under the theme: “Accelerating Progress to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Health and Survival.” In...
‘We Lift Expo’ empowering women entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs continue to expand business opportunities by showcasing and marketing their products through Guyana’s largest women’s expo, “We Lift”, coordinated by the Ministry of...
Training, financial support offered to women-led businesses
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 of women entrepreneurs a primary focus, says new GCCI president
The first female president elected to serve the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has stated that one of her main focuses...
Majority of Guyanese women have access to social aid programmes
Sixty-three per cent of Guyanese women have increased access to social assistance programmes, according to Dr Cona Husbands, Manager of the Ministry of Human Services...
72 women graduate from leadership and finance programmes
Seventy-two women successfully graduated from the Road to Leadership and Road to Finance programmes at the Guyana Marriott Hotel on Saturday. A release stated that...
Empowering women, girls a smart investment, says attorney
Empowering women and girls is not just the "right thing" to do; it is the "smart thing", said Attorney-at-Law Chandrawattie Persaud. Persaud delivered the...
Minister Persaud: Women and girls centre of empowerment
Women and girls are at the centre of empowerment, said the Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud. Minister Persaud made the remarks...
ERC: Women at heart of unity, peace and respect
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has recognised the invaluable contributions of women and has joined the global community in celebrating the meaningful impact they make...