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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is expanding efforts to engage and support men through skills training, community outreach, and mental health initiatives, as the government seeks to address low participation rates in programmes designed to empower men. Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud said uptake among men remains significantly […]

Aiming to strengthen the welfare and mobility of the elderly, Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh announced on Monday evening an increase in Old Age Pension (OAP) from $41,000 to $46,000. This, he said, is catered for in the 2026 budget, effective from January 1, 2026. The increase will benefit roughly 95,000 pensioners and provide

In 2026, the PPP/C government plans to spend $300 million on four new day and night care facilities, Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, said during his presentation of the budget in the National Assembly on Monday.   The minister revealed that the facilities will be constructed in Regions 2, 5, 6 and 10. He

–Minister Pesaud assures systems are being strengthened to help victims  In the last five years, Guyana has recorded 104 deaths, including men and women, who have died following domestic violence incidents. This revelation was made by the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindya Persaud. During an interview on the Starting Point Podcast,