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August 31, 2025

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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 to unlawful wounding of 24-year-old excavator operator Alec Ault. He was sentenced on Friday to three months’ imprisonment and fined $100,000, with a default sentence of six months. Five women […]

June 21, 2025

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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 Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) – Guyana Chapter, held Friday at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. The event, themed “An Ocean of Opportunities for Women: Anchoring Excellence,” brought together leading voices in […]

May 24, 2025

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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 literacy and business support for women across the country. The agreement, signed earlier this week at the Ministry’s head office, will provide technical assistance, mentorship, business training, and financing support […]

May 17, 2025

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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, Co-Creators of the 25 Influential Women Leaders Award (25IWLA). Over the years, Nicholas and Danzie-Black have built a community of 125 pioneering Guyanese women, all inducted into the 25IWLA leadership […]

April 25, 2025

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Persons interested in switching careers or breaking into the exciting oil and gas industry – but who are unsure of how to do so – will have the opportunity to gain valuable insight when the Women in Energy (WIE) group hosts its annual job fair at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre tomorrow. Vice Chair of […]

April 19, 2025

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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. The sewing machines were handed over to the women at the ‘C’ Field Sophia Community Centre by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, following their successful completion of […]

April 16, 2025

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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 a victory for gender-critical campaigners. According to the UK Guardian, five judges from the UK supreme court ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act […]

April 12, 2025

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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 in Liliendaal, Georgetown. More than 350 women in business are showcasing their products and services at the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s WE LIFT 5 exhibition, which began […]

April 11, 2025

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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 improving their livelihoods. President Dr Irfaan Ali made the announcement today while addressing a community meeting in Canal Number One, Region Three. “We want to identify 100 women in this […]

April 7, 2025

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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 a statement issued today, the Ministry of Health said it continues to prioritise the health and well-being of the nation, fully recognising the importance of maternal and child health. According […]

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Several women charged with unlawful wounding in Bartica brawl

14 women honoured at inaugural WiMAC–Guyana Gala

Support for women to convert skills into viable enterprises

Strong community key to advancing women leaders

Women in Energy connecting job seekers with industry leaders

‘C’ Field Sophia women get help to stitch their way to success

Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, UK supreme court rules

We Lift elevating women in business

100 women to benefit from shade house projects

Women’s, children’s health significantly enhanced, says Health Ministry in World Health Day message

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

55,000 acres of new farmland to open in Region Five, says Minister Mustapha

No approved fare hike for minibuses, taxis or speedboats, says Minister Edghill

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

55,000 acres of new farmland to open in Region Five, says Minister Mustapha

No approved fare hike for minibuses, taxis or speedboats, says Minister Edghill