Tag: Ministry of Human Services and Social Security

Child protection system strengthened with rapid response, digital tracking

Child protection system strengthened with rapid response, digital tracking

- April 27, 2026

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is advancing major reforms to strengthen Guyana’s child protection system, with new ... Read More

Govt expands support for men, strengthens family violence laws

Govt expands support for men, strengthens family violence laws

- April 27, 2026

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security plans to roll out new interventions to reshape the way men access ... Read More

Government launches Climate Smart Agriculture training to boost food security

Government launches Climate Smart Agriculture training to boost food security

- April 18, 2026

Guyanese are undergoing Climate Smart Agriculture training aimed at equipping them with practical skills to boost food security and build ... Read More

‘AccelerateHer’ returns to boost female entrepreneurship

‘AccelerateHer’ returns to boost female entrepreneurship

- March 18, 2026

Female entrepreneurship in Guyana is set to receive renewed support as the Centre for Local Business Development launches its flagship ... 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

Permanent disability assistance increases for January, February to be reflected in March payment

Permanent disability assistance increases for January, February to be reflected in March payment

- March 2, 2026

Persons receiving permanent disability assistance will see the budgeted increases reflected in their March payments, with the additional amounts for ... 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 Day and Night Care Centre opens at Diamond/Grove

New Day and Night Care Centre opens at Diamond/Grove

- February 21, 2026

A new Day and Night Care and Early Childhood Development Centre facility has been opened in Diamond/Grove, providing round-the-clock childcare ... Read More

$72.3B approved in Budget 2026 to support vulnerable citizens

$72.3B approved in Budget 2026 to support vulnerable citizens

- February 11, 2026

A total of $72.3 billion has been approved in the 2026 budget to support Guyana’s most vulnerable citizens, including pensioners, ... Read More

New senior citizen home planned as human services ministry secures $78.3B budget

New senior citizen home planned as human services ministry secures $78.3B budget

- February 11, 2026

The Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, announced plans for the construction of a new senior ... Read More