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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...
Tour group hails ancient cave paintings as ‘most significant archaeological and cultural experience’
An expedition team is raving at what they describe as the “biggest archaeological and cultural experience we have ever had...
Education Ministry plans expanded student support on World Suicide Prevention Day
The Ministry of Education on Wednesday joined the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day, pledging to step up...
Managers urged to shield workers from rising heat stress
Employers should take action to protect outdoor workers from mounting heat stress, a local environmental health officer has urged, as...
Thousands of Guyanese from all walks of life join President Ali’s inauguration
Thousands of Guyanese turned out on Sunday for the inauguration of President Irfaan Ali, gathering first at State House for...
PPP/C urges ‘tolerance and inclusivity’ in Youman Nabi message
Message from the People’s Progressive Party on the Occasion of Youman Nabi 2025: On this sacred occasion of Youman Nabi,...
Embody ‘respect and kindness’ – ERC in observance of Youman Nabi
ERC’S MESSAGE ON THE OBSERVANCE OF YOUMAN NABI: The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends warm and sincere greetings to our...
‘Be humble, treat your neighbours well’ – CIOG in Youman Nabi message
SEE BELOW EXCERPT OF YOUMUN – NABI MESSAGE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CIOG: My dear brothers and sisters in...
50 more women graduate from Advanced Childcare Training; each given $100K grant to launch own facility
Another 50 individuals graduated on Tuesday from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Early Childhood Development programme (Childcare...
First Children’s conference focuses on mental health, abuse prevention
In an unprecedented move to amplify the voices of children, the Childcare and Protection Agency hosted its first national Children’s...
Early childhood development advanced over five year period
Early childhood development has advanced significantly over the past five years, through several successful initiatives implemented by the Ministry of...
Purple Arts Production uncovers young talent under the direction of Simone Dowding
Guyanese theatre icon Simone Dowding has spent more than 30 years shaping the performing arts scene in Guyana. A graduate...
Human Services Ministry, GCCI launch partnership for workplace care & ECD centres
See below full press release issued by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Ministry of Human Services...
Khadidja Ba wins first Women and Gender Equality Commission Media Prize
Khadidja Ba of Stabroek News has won the inaugural Women and Gender Equality Commission Media Prize, with fellow Stabroek News...
72-year-old finally gets her dream home through Men on Mission
After waiting for 30 years, 72-year-old Angela Emmanuel’s long-standing dream of owning her own home has finally materialised, thanks to...
Heavy duty equipment operators’ training expands
Some 112 persons were on Monday inducted as the third batch of trainees under the Board of Industrial Training (BIT)...
Dayvishanie Naipaul returns as professionally trained Bharatanatyam dancer
At just 25 years old, Reliance, Essequibo Coast’s very own Dayvishanie Naipaul has etched her name into Guyana’s cultural history....
First-of-its-kind day/night shelter opens in Region Three
A multi-purpose Day and Night Care and Early Childhood Centre was commissioned on Thursday at Anna Catherina, Region Three, creating...
Guyana secures second place at 2025 Caribbean Cosplay Championship
Guyana’s creative spirit shone brightly over the weekend as local cosplayer Chantal Jagoo captured second place at the 2025 Caribbean...
