Guyana's Children Related Links: Educational Achievement Letters Menu Archival Menu Children at Drop-in Centre responding well to remedial courses March 3, 2007 Girls to benefit from training in water, sanitation, plumbing February 26, 2007 “We must offer development as a process” February 26, 2007 Children and Family Bill to protect at-risk groups February 10, 2007 Mothers' Union urged to play integral role with youths February 7, 2007 National youth policy consultations in phase two January 31, 2007 Brutish Guyana December 15, 2006 Youths to cobble together development ideas November 30, 2006 Mentoring pilot project underway in Guyana August 15, 2004 Govt. moves to improve diet of babies, expectant mothers June 19, 2004 Dealing with children and tobacco use June 2, 2004 Giving our children their due June 1, 2004 We owe it to our offspring to build a peaceful, prosperous, cohesive society June 1, 2004 For the children May 8, 2004 The Adoption Board: Helping place children in families April 18, 2004 All work and no play April 17, 2004 Ministry set to tackle child labour April 11, 2004 More delinquent parents than there are children April 1, 2004 The importance of training a child from infancy March 24, 2004 First Lady calls on youth to 'aim for the sky' March 22, 2004 Children in dark times March 14, 2004 Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club has made great strides February 27, 2004 What dreams may come February 21, 2004 Youth mentoring programme launched February 16, 2004 Children in protests February 14, 2004 Aiming for self-fulfillment February 11, 2004 A new year boon January 3, 2004 Project on to protect children from violence December 31, 2003 International Youth Conference moves 'Ahead of the game' December 21, 2003 In praise of fathers December 20, 2003 Children engage President December 14, 2003 National Youth Parliament 2004 launched December 10, 2003 New hope November 8, 2003 New Hope complex opens in South Georgetown November 4, 2003 Nation's future in the hands of youths - President November 2, 2003 Police launch operation to maintain order at airport October 30, 2003 Youth found battered to death October 28, 2003 A national disgrace October 25, 2003 FOCUSING ON OUR YOUNG October 24, 2003 Prince Edward urges more support for youth scheme October 23, 2003 Prince Edward praises youth, business community during packed 5-hour visit October 23, 2003 CBRs September 7, 2003 Guybernet hosts panel discussion to mark International Youth Day August 15, 2003 Young Guyanese lament adult behaviour July 14, 2003 Youth Forum to be held under theme June 29, 2003 President commissions multi-million dollar youth projects June 22, 2003 Bitter feud splits Youth Parliament body June 12, 2003 Foreign observers hail Guyanese youth Parliamentarians June 2, 2003 National Youth Parliament May 31, 2003 President urges at Youth Parliament session… May 30, 2003 Hinterland communities benefit from PYCI April 24, 2003 The health of the nation can't be improved without higher incomes April 13, 2003 Fruits of labour - Youths make a difference March 30, 2003 55 more youths equipped with marketable skills March 27, 2003 Children can make a difference in their communities March 17, 2003 Fourth Youth Parliament to focus on 'Grooming Leaders' March 14, 2003 Visiting committees planned for children’s homes March 3, 2003 Partnering for change: Varqa Foundation February 16, 2003 Youth gang descends on Vigilance homes January 19, 2003 Varqa leadership programme attracts 300 youths November 1, 2002 Institutions that have proven their worth October 22, 2002 Youths graduate from ministry's 10-month skills programme July 27, 2002 Our young people are reared in a culture of violence July 21, 2002 New Rotary Club President to focus on disadvantaged schoolchildren July 2, 2002 Programmes established to propel youth development June 16, 2002 Guyana committed to realising the rights of all its citizen - Minister Shadick at the UN Mission May 19, 2002 Investing in the future April 20, 2002 Trying to keep the fabric intact and strong April 10, 2002 Getting on the global expressway March 21, 2002 Teenage tippling: Prevalence in underage alcohol abuse rising March 20, 2002 Do what you can personally to save a child March 3, 2002 Adjusting to the changing world March 3, 2002 Shadick tells of legislation targeting children, social issues February 28, 2002 Kids abandoned on West Berbice road January 10, 2002 Boy hiding in wardrobe shot in Police raid December 14, 2001 The struggle always continues November 20, 2001 `Stop talking of hopelessness of young people' November 18, 2001 With the children in mind November 2, 2001 Mentorship Scheme launched by PNC District October 17, 2001 Teixeira challenges media to highlight youth positives October 4, 2001 Ramsammy publicly endorses `Say Yes for Children’ campaign September 14, 2001 ROC group makes positive impact at world anti-racism forum September 4, 2001 For the children September 1, 2001 New laws to protect children likely August 26, 2001 Making the world a better place for children August 13, 2001 Say Yes for Children campaign launched August 11, 2001 'Say Yes for Children' campaign begins today August 10, 2001 Heat and overcrowding severe problems in GPH children's ward June 28, 2001 Invest in human resources June 27, 2001 Micro-science project aims to make every classroom a laboratory June 23, 2001 Helping youths with career choices June 18, 2001 Skills training should be extended June 13, 2001 A magnificent enterprise June 10, 2001 Guyana named for youth service award June 1, 2001 Guyana joins global strategy on child mortality June 1, 2001 Multi-million youth training programme for Guyana April 12, 2001 Employers warned not to employ anyone under 15 years old March 15, 2001 Talking to the parents March 2, 2001 Sad `Turning Point' March 2, 2001 Home for abandoned children opened at Hope Village February 13, 2001 `Garbage coming!' January 28, 2001 Stranded October 10, 2000 Underprivileged youths complete skills training October 5, 2000 Lotto funds for youth projects September 26, 2000 UNICEF committed to improving living conditions for children September 18, 2000 Most commendable action by NGOs August 28, 2000 Teams of children pushing racial harmony challenges August 2, 2000 Life in Essequibo is very different from life in Georgetown July 30, 2000 PYO charged to develop new skills July 30, 2000 A golden opportunity for the Work Study Student July 30, 2000 Guyana's children live on GTV July 30, 2000 $90M for 'Youth Choice' projects in two regions July 27, 2000 Save the children July 8, 2000 All's not lost June 12, 2000 Mrs Jagan briefs UN on Guyana anti-poverty drive June 10, 2000 President announces $50M funding for Region Three youth projects May 14, 2000 The past we are creating now' May 14, 2000 Everything must be done in the interest or well-being of the child April 24, 2000 Muslim children attend moral upliftment retreat April 22, 2000 Politicians interact informally with youths April 11, 2000 New fund to provide medical assistance to needy children April 10, 2000 First Lady launches 'Kids First Fund' April 10, 2000 Helping our youths to cultivate a culture of peace April 1, 2000 Youth is wasted on the young March 26, 2000 Threat to reproductive health increasing March 26, 2000 Pact signed to launch sexual/reproductive health pilot for youths March 24, 2000 Guyana Youth Business Trust receives $1.7M start-up funds March 22, 2000 Creating employment for young people March 20, 2000 Children's millennium monument unveiled March 16, 2000 Samaritan project aims to provide crutch for education system March 3, 2000 Infant mortality rate down January 22, 2000 Human Services Ministry eyes school for young mothers January 19, 2000 Children's convalescent home: providing sanctuary for the unwanted January 16, 2000 Children highlight significant issues of century January 1, 2000 Youth Challenge Guyana recruiting members January 1, 2000 Family planning body to set up special clinic for teenagers December 29, 1999 Juveniles in custody December 21, 1999 US$415,000 CDB loan approved for youth entrepreneur scheme December 19, 1999 Cuban doctor concerned about deaths of young children December 18, 1999 Four-year $10M basic skills project targeting youths November 20, 1999 Adoption in Guyana November 7, 1999 $10M micro credit scheme for Linden youths mooted November 7, 1999 Jagdeo renews call for unity November 7, 1999 $200M for children needing overseas medical treatment November 7, 1999 $200M Lotto funds to help send sick children overseas November 7, 1999 Guyana to pilot UN sexual, reproductive health project October 22, 1999 Challenges to children's health examined at Ottawa conference October 12, 1999 Snatching children from the brink of disaster October 10, 1999 The criminal as hero October 1, 1999 Church youth group tackles drug abuse, AIDS education September 27, 1999 On the various methods of rearing children September 20, 1999 Catching up with youth September 1, 1999 `People interpret almost everything in terms of race...' August 17, 1999 Children in parliament August 14, 1999 Georgetown youths to benefit from skills summit August 11, 1999 Children's parliament recommends annual sittings August 9, 1999 Has the groundwork been prepared? August 8, 1999 Youths can only be employed from 15 July 27, 1999 Guyanese youths for Hawaii congress July 1, 1999 Helping youths appreciate their place in a rapidly changing world July 1, 1999 Imbuing pride of nationhood in today's youths May 27, 1999 'We just want to have fun' - teens say April 25, 1999 1999 important year for education in Guyana April 20, 1999 A background on the National Commission on the Rights of the child April 19, 1999 Where are the youths? March 27, 1999 Growing rate of adolescent pregnancies raises concerns March 21, 1999 If you do not see the 'Guyana: Land of Six Peoples' drop-down menu on the left then please click here to enter through the front door which will give you additional options and information.