Jul 17, 2025
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Upskilling aided business growth, citizens’ empowerment
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has lauded the government for refusing to build a society dependent on oil wealth distribution and instead providing various opportunities…
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Persons with disabilities in Region 10 being empowered
Eighteen persons living with disabilities in Region Ten are currently benefiting from a five-day Sustainable Agriculture Level 1 training course. This initiative seeks to empower…
Carnegie celebrates 92 years of excellence and empowerment
The Carnegie School of Home Economics (CSHE) commemorated its 92nd anniversary with a celebration that highlighted its enduring legacy, its transformative role in education, and…
‘We Lift Expo’ empowering women entrepreneurs
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…
Training, financial support offered to women-led businesses
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 of women entrepreneurs a primary focus, says new GCCI president
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…
Majority of Guyanese women have access to social aid programmes
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…
Empowering women, girls a smart investment, says attorney
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…