Tag: Minister Vindhya Persaud

Care economy to absorb hundreds of WIIN beneficiaries – Min Persaud

Care economy to absorb hundreds of WIIN beneficiaries – Min Persaud

- April 26, 2026

Thousands of women and men trained under the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) are positioned to enter Guyana’s emerging ... Read More

Guyana, Türkiye move to strengthen parliamentary cooperation

Guyana, Türkiye move to strengthen parliamentary cooperation

- April 16, 2026

Guyana and Türkiye are exploring avenues to strengthen parliamentary relations following a bilateral engagement between Speaker of the National Assembly, ... Read More

Guyana urges immediate end to Gaza blockade, backs ceasefire and two‑state solution

Guyana urges immediate end to Gaza blockade, backs ceasefire and two‑state solution

- April 15, 2026

Guyana has renewed its call for a massive surge of humanitarian assistance to Gaza and the immediate lifting of Israel’s ... Read More

Min Persaud highlights Guyana’s progress on women’s rights at UN forum

Min Persaud highlights Guyana’s progress on women’s rights at UN forum

- March 12, 2026

Guyana showcased its advancements in protecting women and survivors of violence on Wednesday, as Minister of Human Services and Social ... Read More

Pensioners to receive 56k in March, inclusive of backlog payments

Pensioners to receive 56k in March, inclusive of backlog payments

- February 26, 2026

Senior citizens across Guyana will receive a total of $56,000 in March as the government rolls out the increased senior ... Read More

New plan launched to promote safe living, learning for migrant children

New plan launched to promote safe living, learning for migrant children

- December 10, 2024

- hinterland communities to benefit also The Governments of Guyana and Canada have partnered to improve access to safe living ... Read More

Murders caused by domestic violence reduced to 33 per cent – Min Persaud

Murders caused by domestic violence reduced to 33 per cent – Min Persaud

- December 9, 2024

Guyana has recorded a 33 per cent reduction in murders caused by domestic violence for the year 2024. This was ... Read More

Consultation begins on draft Protection from Harassment Bill

Consultation begins on draft Protection from Harassment Bill

- December 6, 2024

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security hosted a consultation on Friday with representatives from various sectors to discuss ... Read More

Over 6,000 calls made to 914 hotline this year

Over 6,000 calls made to 914 hotline this year

- November 26, 2024

Over 6,000 calls have been made to the 914 toll-free, hotline between January and now, reflecting an increase in reported ... Read More

Second, larger Hope and Justice Centre opens in Region Three

Second, larger Hope and Justice Centre opens in Region Three

- November 25, 2024

- features first-ever forensic interview unit The second Hope and Justice Centre opened its doors to comprehensively serve the public ... Read More