Minister of Education Priya Manickchand along with regional and education officials yesterday visited several schools in Region Three and examined what could be done to rehabilitate them and their surroundings. Manickchand also blasted the authorities for not honouring the responsibilities that come with their positions. “Much is given to you, much is expected of […]
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WOW project gives women a fresh start
The national micro credit programme: Women of Worth (WOW) provides women with an opportunity to empower themselves. The WOW project was officially launched June 4 by President Bharrat Jagdeo at the Guyana International Conference Centre (GICC), and a collaborative agreement was made July 6, 2010 between the government, through the finance ministry, and the Guyana […]
GPHC will fire child sex felon – Manickchand
The Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) is expected to terminate the services of child sex felon Dr Vishwamintra Persaud, according to Minister of Human Services and Social Security Priya Manickchand, who said she was both “horrified” and “appalled” that the doctor was granted a licence and employed in Guyana. Minister Manickchand told reporters yesterday at the […]
Manickchand officially launches Child Rights commemorative stamps
Holding commemorative stamps yesterday, l-r, Trevor Thomas, Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, Shirley Ferguson, coordinator of the Child Rights Division within the Ministry, Bishop Juan Edghill, chairman of the Guyana Post Office Corporation, Minister Priya Manickchand, Dr. Suleiman Braimoh, UNICEF country representative for Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago and […]
Alcohol must not be seen as excuse to commit domestic violence -Priya Manickchand
Minister of Human Services & Social Security Priya Manickchand has said that while alcohol plays a role in domestic violence it must not be seen as an excuse to perpetrate violence. Marva Williams The minister told Stabroek News that many of the persons who seek the ministry’s help have indicated that their spouses imbibe alcohol. […]
President to assent to Sexual Offences Bill Monday
…ceremony to be held at State House President Bharrat Jagdeo will on Monday sign into law the long awaited Sexual Offences Bill at a ceremony slated for State House. Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon during his post Cabinet press briefing yesterday had indicated that the assenting ceremony would have happened today but […]
Minister Manickchand spreads Christmas cheer to Bare Root children
The Ministry of Human Services continues to spread Christmas cheer to less fortunate children with scores of Bare root children being the latest beneficiaries. The Ministry, in collaboration with the Radio Needy Children’s Fund and the Community Development Committee of Bare Root, East Coast Demerara, yesterday distributed toys to children 12 years and […]
More Christmas cheer for orphans
As Christmas Day looms even nearer, cheer has been spread to orphaned and less fortunate children. The Chinese Embassy in collaboration with the Child Care and Protection Agency yesterday hosted a children’s Christmas lunch at the Castellani Pool. Some 700 children from more than 20 orphanages and children’s homes from across the country attended the […]
Making Justice Affordable
Legal Aid… A GINA Feature More than two decades ago, brutalised women were forced to endure severe beatings at the hands of their partners since financial constraints prevented them from seeking justice. Today, Ronetha Barton, who has suffered frequent, violent attacks for many years, can divorce her husband at little or no cost by walking […]
Minister Manickchand talks a good talk
Dear Editor, I have read Minister Manickchand’s strident response to my comments as reported in the press, and despite the fact that she has totally misunderstood them, I will refrain from engaging in a public debate on the safety of young children left vulnerable and unprotected. I do need to say that Minister Manickchand talks […]