Tag: Ministry of Human Services and Social Security

Gov’t to tighten security on pension books to prevent fraud

Gov’t to tighten security on pension books to prevent fraud

- November 7, 2024

The government is exploring additional ways to fortify the security of the Pension books issued by the Ministry of Human ... Read More

Gov’t introduces sustainable agriculture initiative for PWDs

Gov’t introduces sustainable agriculture initiative for PWDs

- November 6, 2024

Persons living with disabilities (PWD) now have access to specialised ‘sustainable agriculture’ training, through the Ministry of Human Services and ... Read More

Diwali a symbol of hope, unity – President Ali

Diwali a symbol of hope, unity – President Ali

- October 31, 2024

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali joined scores of Guyanese on Wednesday evening to witness the spectacular Diwali motorcade. The head ... Read More

Education key in reducing child labour cases – Minister Persaud

Education key in reducing child labour cases – Minister Persaud

- October 29, 2024

Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud emphasised the critical role of education in reducing child labour ... Read More

Child labour workshop opens to foster teamwork between agencies

Child labour workshop opens to foster teamwork between agencies

- October 28, 2024

Over 60 employees from various child protection agencies and departments are participating in a two-day child labour training workshop. The ... Read More

Another 15 PWDs trained in garment construction

Another 15 PWDs trained in garment construction

- October 28, 2024

Another 15 persons living with disabilities (PWDs) have been trained in garment construction at the Ministry of Human Services and ... Read More

Labour ministry expanding services aimed at tackling child labour

Labour ministry expanding services aimed at tackling child labour

- October 28, 2024

With concerns growing over the rising cases of child labour globally, the Ministry of Labour has been making notable progress ... Read More

Public consultation underway for new harassment bill

Public consultation underway for new harassment bill

- October 27, 2024

The government has begun public consultation for the new ‘Protection from Harassment Bill 2024,’ as it takes proactive steps towards ... Read More

Govt champions accessible justice for women at IPU Forum

Govt champions accessible justice for women at IPU Forum

- October 27, 2024

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud has underscored the crucial need for an accessible and inclusive ... Read More

250 Region Six residents receive essential eyewear

250 Region Six residents receive essential eyewear

- October 24, 2024

Some 250 Region Six residents are enjoying improved vision after receiving new glasses through the Ministry of Human Services and ... Read More