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29/09/2026

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Visually impaired student Mekyla Belgrave once associated robotics mainly with sighted people, until she built a robot, experimented with coding and flew a drone through an inclusive STEM programme.

Read more on: https://ignitenews.com/2026/09/28/visually-impaired-student-builds-robot-wins-contest-against-competitors-with-sight/

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31/08/2026

𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄|| 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲’𝐬 “𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞” 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s “Embrace” platform is a free, confidential, and professional national online mental health and therapy platform designed to address a wide range of counselling needs across Guyana.

The platform link will be available on the Ministry’s page and website on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Embrace is designed to address long-term mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression, as well as provide support to persons affected by domestic violence, family violence, and abuse.

The platform will complement the various forms of in-person counselling already provided by the Government of Guyana, including support for families affected by the MV Barima tragedy.

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security emphasises that the services offered through the online platform do not replace the in-person counselling, care, and support being provided to families affected by the MV Barima tragedy.

While Embrace expands access to mental health services, the platform is intended to strengthen existing face-to-face counselling systems, ensuring that in-person support remains a primary and accessible form of care for communities across Guyana.

Meanwhile, comprehensive, on-the-ground counselling, which began immediately following the tragedy, continues.

Counsellors, social workers, and psychologists are deployed within the HEART Initiative regional units. Every affected family has been assigned dedicated social workers and mental health professionals who maintain continuous contact through home visits, targeted regional counselling hubs, and telephone outreach.

The ongoing in-person relief efforts bring together specialists from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, the Ministry of Health, the University of Guyana, and the Guyana Association of Professional Social Workers, with continued support from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO).

Through the Embrace online platform, the Government of Guyana is also utilising the expertise of local independent providers and volunteers from the diaspora. These specialists bring focused expertise in grief counselling, trauma therapy, and specialised psychological support to the platform.

25/06/2026

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New Orleans resident Daniel Cressy has officially become the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease.

Having spent his entire life battling the excruciating pain and constant hospitalizations of this genetic blood disorder, Cressy underwent a groundbreaking new gene-editing therapy at Children’s Hospital New Orleans.

Read the full story: https://www.theqgentleman.com/post/2026-06-new-orleans-man-becomes-first-in-louisiana-functionally-cured-of-sickle-cell-disease/

16/05/2026

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A Calling, Not Just a Career: Nurse Gabrielle Spencer

For Nurse Gabrielle Spencer, nursing is much more than a career; it's a calling rooted in empathy, faith, and lived experience. With nearly a decade as a registered nurse, Gabrielle’s journey into healthcare was shaped long before she ever donned a uniform. In 2012, she was once a patient herself after an accident that left her with a broken ankle and required two surgeries. During that hospital stay, the compassion and care she received from nurses left a lasting impression. It was then that she knew she wanted to be on the other side of care, offering comfort, reassurance, and healing to others.

As she nears ten years in the profession, Gabrielle describes her experience as profoundly fulfilling. While she admits there are moments when the demands of nursing cause her to pause and reflect, she is clear about the difference between a job and a calling. As a Christian, she believes her purpose is to help people, and nursing enables her to live that purpose every day. Because of this, the long hours and high-pressure environment do not drain her; instead, they reinforce why she chose this path.

Now serving at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Gabrielle brings not only skill but also compassion to the emergency department. Having recently returned to Guyana after spending time abroad, she views her role with fresh appreciation. Even during demanding periods, such as the Christmas season, when many would prefer to be at home, she willingly works. For her, being present on Christmas Day is an opportunity to support patients with nowhere else to turn and to give colleagues with children the chance to be with their families.

Gabrielle’s approach to care is rooted in a simple yet powerful principle: kindness. Working in an environment where emotions often run high, she has observed how quickly situations can escalate when frustration replaces empathy. Her message to patients and the wider public is clear: everyone bears something unseen. A calm word, a respectful tone, or a simple question like “Are you okay?” can make all the difference.

Through her quiet dedication, Nurse Gabrielle Spencer reminds us that healthcare is not only about treatment and procedures but also about human connection. In every shift she works, she continues to honour the compassion once shown to her, paying it forward, one patient at a time.