THE Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security yesterday celebrated the achievements of Guyanese women at the Guyana International Convention Centre at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown.The ministry awarded eight women for their outstanding contributions to the development of women and their rights and to our beautiful country Guyana.

Speaking briefly at the function Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Jennifer Webster, said “This event was to coincide with International Women’s Day but we wanted to launch our magazine ‘International Women’s Day Guyana’ and what a better time for this to be done than Mother’s Day”.

Webster congratulated the women and all women on their achievements and contributions they make daily, encouraging young people to take note of the sacrifices that were made for them so that they can now enjoy a better life.
Also in attendance were Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds, Mrs Yvonne Hinds, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, Mexican Ambassador to Guyana, Francisco Olguin and centenarian, Mrs Maud McAllister.

(By Rebecca Ganseh-Ally)