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March 31, 2025

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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 Human Services and Social Security. This year’s event, We Lift 5, is scheduled to take place at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal, from April 11 to 13. Entrepreneur Annisha Layne […]

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 […]

March 22, 2025

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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 is the development of women entrepreneurs. The GCCI elected Smith as its first woman president following its 135th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, making her the first woman to […]

March 18, 2025

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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 and Social Security’s Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit (SO&DVPU). Dr Husbands made the disclosure during the 13th plenary meeting of the 69th session of the Commission on the […]

March 17, 2025

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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 the event marked a significant milestone in fostering women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in Guyana. The programmes were delivered by ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc. in partnership with the Cherie Blair Foundation […]

March 15, 2025

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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 keynote address at an event celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, organised by the Guyana Together Campaign and the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana. The event […]

March 13, 2025

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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 during an address at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, 7th plenary meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Wednesday. She underscored […]

March 7, 2025

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 on society. Marking International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “Accelerate Action,” the ERC stated that this annual celebration serves as a powerful reminder of the essential role women play […]

March 3, 2025

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Women in business and entrepreneurship will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with industry leaders, and explore opportunities to scale their businesses at the HerVenture Summit and Expo on March 8—International Women’s Day. The event, scheduled to take place at the Theatre Guild in Georgetown, will bring together women to explore opportunities in […]

March 3, 2025

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Cindy Europe from Region Five plans to open a night-care service. She is one of 50 individuals—comprising one male and 49 females—who graduated from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Early Childhood Development Course last Friday. The graduates, who hail from Regions Two to Ten, completed a comprehensive programme focused on understanding early […]

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‘We Lift Expo’ empowering women entrepreneurs

Training, financial support offered to women-led businesses

Development of women entrepreneurs a primary focus, says new GCCI president

Majority of Guyanese women have access to social aid programmes

72 women graduate from leadership and finance programmes

Empowering women, girls a smart investment, says attorney

Minister Persaud: Women and girls centre of empowerment

ERC: Women at heart of unity, peace and respect

Women-led businesses, entrepreneurs to benefit from HerVenture Summit and Expo

49 women on journey to entrepreneurship

Rameez Mohamed aiming to make mark at GT Challenge de Las Americas

Caribbean faces serious health risks as strongest El Niño on record looms

Guyana eyes share of World Bank's US$9 billion smallholder farming push

Rameez Mohamed aiming to make mark at GT Challenge de Las Americas

Caribbean faces serious health risks as strongest El Niño on record looms

Guyana eyes share of World Bank’s US$9 billion smallholder farming push