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Discussions on strengthening social protection and humanitarian support for vulnerable populations took center stage on Tuesday morning during a bilateral meeting between the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

The dialogue focused on aligning resources and identifying fresh opportunities for collaboration to enhance the well-being and empowerment of citizens across Guyana.

The meeting was led by Minister of Human Services and Social Security Vindhya Persaud, alongside Necephor Mghendi, Head of the IFRC Delegation for the Dutch and English-Speaking Caribbean. Joining the session were Permanent Secretary Erica Forte and Deputy Permanent Secretary Arianna Beharry.

Source: Ministry of Human Services and Social Security/June 9, 2026

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From the release | "Valid from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, the accreditation formally recognises the quality and international comparability of UG’s accounting education while further enhancing the value of the degree on the global stage."

UG earns ACCA accreditation for Bachelor of Accountancy programme See below the full release from the University of Guyana: The University of Guyana’s School of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (SEBI) has achieved a major milestone in accounting education with the accreditation of its Bachelor of Accountancy Degree Programme by the Association of Charter...