Women in business forum:

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud (right) was part of a panel of prominent women at the “Women in Business: Guyana” forum.

The event was held at the University of Guyana yesterday and focused on empowering women in the business world while exploring strategies to harness the current period of rapid economic growth.  Also speaking at the forum was Cherie Blair (second from right), Founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. (Ministry of Human Services photo)