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Georgetown Chamber of Commerce commissions Micro and Women Entrepreneur Learning Centre

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce has commissioned its Micro and Women Entrepreneur Learning Centre, in keeping with its mandate to support the growth and development of small businesses, in particular, women-led businesses and farmers. The Learning Centre was developed through a partnership with the World University Services of Canada (WUSC) with funding from Global Affairs […]

Electronic ID system to be rolled out to track migrants; Failure to register could lead to deportation

The Government has announced that within weeks, migrants will undergo mandatory registration, as part of its Electronic Identification (E-ID) Card System. Illegal migrants, in particular, will be required to register for the E-ID card, failing which, could result in deportation. Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond made the announcement on Tuesday night during a press […]

CARICOM and UNICEF study finds growing incidents of depression and worry among Caribbean youth

A groundbreaking new report by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and UNICEF has revealed that a significant number of children and adolescents across the Caribbean are experiencing high levels of anxiety, depression and hopelessness. The 2025 Caribbean Child and Youth Mental Health Research Study Report released by CARICOM underscores a regional mental health crisis, with 58% of […]