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‘Monstrous act’ – Human Services Minister condemns gruesome Zeelugt attack, pledges unconditional support
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, has pledged unconditional support to the family of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed, who was brutally killed during an attack at his Zeelugt New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo home on Friday morning. Dr Persaud visited the scene of the tragedy and met with relatives and...
Pensioners’ electricity subsidy to be reflected in June bill
See below the full release from the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL): The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL)...
ExxonMobil Guyana hosts capacity building session for SHOUT4Challenge finalists
Read full statement from RECOVER Guyana here: On May 23, 2026, ExxonMobil Guyana hosted an in-person capacity building session for...
United Women for Special Children condemns alleged abuse at David Rose School
The United Women for Special Children has condemned the alleged mistreatment of students at the David Rose Special Education Needs...
Union Lodge No. 247 ER collaborates with Lions Club of Durban Park to support Uncle Eddie’s Home
Union Lodge No. 247 ER, in collaboration with the Lions Club of Durban Park, continues its support of Uncle Eddie’s...
PPP calls for unity and generosity in Eid-ul-Adha message
Eid-ul-Adha message from the People’s Progressive Party: The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends heartfelt Eid-ul-Adha greetings to all our Muslim...
President Ali links sacrifice and nationhood in Eid-ul-Adha message
President Irfaan Ali extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to Guyanese, urging citizens to embrace the values of sacrifice, compassion and unity as...
Gov’t launches “Eldorado Reimagined,” Unveils first locally minted Independence Gold Medallion
See full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources On May 22, 2026, the Government of Guyana officially launched the...
All outstanding payments to Indian quarry workers to be paid by next week – Labour Ministry
See below the full release from the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning: The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning...
Over 20,000 CCTV cameras to be installed by 2030 – President
Guyana plans to achieve nationwide CCTV surveillance coverage by 2030, integrating cameras, drones and smart sensors into a broad national...
Sensor-controlled traffic lights being introduced to ease congestion
The government is introducing sensor-controlled traffic lights that automatically adjust to traffic conditions as part of efforts to modernise traffic...
Quarry company denies allegations, urges workers to engage on way forward
Amid allegations about the treatment of Indian nationals employed at the Region Seven quarry run by EKAA HRIM Earth Resources...
‘Migrants not a threat’ – Foreign Secretary highlights Guyana’s skills gap
Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud has said that migrant labour should not be viewed as a threat to local workers, but...
Workers’ statements taken as inter-ministerial investigation into treatment of migrant workers continues
Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith on Wednesday said the investigation into allegations by 38 Indian nationals who...
Four fishermen rescued after boat sinks off Atlantic Coast
Four fishermen are safely back with their families after their vessel sank in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday afternoon following...
WiMAC Guyana honours women driving maritime excellence at 2026 Gala & Awards
The Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) Guyana Chapter hosted its 2026 Gala and Awards Ceremony in Georgetown, celebrating women...
CDC issues flood warning as heavy rainfall threatens low-lying communities
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is urging residents across Guyana to remain alert as continued rainfall and saturated soil...
Passports returned as Labour Ministry probes alleged abuse of foreign workers
See below the full release from the Ministry of Labour: The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning notes with serious...
Tamùkke Community Pot opens funding for feminist projects across Guyana
Grassroots groups, youth collectives, and community organisers across Guyana are being invited to apply for funding through the latest cycle...
Gov’t finalising updated harassment laws, workplace protection seal – Dr Persaud
The Government is pushing ahead with plans to strengthen legal protections against harassment while expanding workplace safeguards through a new...
30% of 914 calls linked to violence, abuse and sexual assault – Dr Persaud
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud says approximately 30 per cent of the thousands of calls...
