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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...
Caribbean Beauty & Intelligence Pageant for Guyana on Aug. 20; champions inclusivity and empowerment
In a dazzling celebration of Caribbean diversity and womanhood, nine remarkable contestants from across the region are gearing up...
Hare Krishna presents Ratha Yatra 2025 – Festival of the Chariot
From ISKCON of Guyana Hare Krishna Study Centre: The Ratha Yatra festival has become a common sight in most major...
Veteran Caribbean journalist Rickey Singh dies at 89
The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has joined the regional media fraternity in mourning the passing of acclaimed journalist and columnist...
Queer rights body still seeking law amendment to counter workplace discrimination
The Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination, commonly referred to as SASOD, continues to advocate for an amendment of the 1997...
Groundbreaking digital platform launched to revolutionise social services in Guyana
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), aunched its cutting-edge digital...
Scotiabank and Girl Guides Association continue partnership to empower young women and girls
See below the full press release: Scotiabank and the Guyana Girl Guides Association (GGGA) have collaborated once again, this time...
First Lady supports maritime training for 10 women
Ten young women from Guyana’s hinterland regions have received scholarships for maritime training through the Office of the First Lady,...
Over 300 practitioners working to elevate early childhood development
The notion that early childhood practitioners are ‘less than’ other educators was firmly challenged at the 2025 Early Childhood Development...
Leading criminal attorney Murseline Bacchus laid to rest
A viewing and tribute service was held at the Berbice High Court before the final farewell to Senior Counsel Murseline...
Murseline Bacchus to be laid to rest on Sunday
Senior Counsel Murseline Bacchus, who died earlier in June, will be laid to rest on Sunday in the ancient county,...
Police Complaints Authority Chairman passes away
Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA), Justice (ret’d) William Ramlal passed away on Friday. Justice (ret’d) Ramlal was appointed...
Two homeless after Dukestown fire
Two persons are now facing uncertainty after a devastating fire engulfed their home in Dukestown on Wednesday afternoon. Vishal Rameshwar,...
Minister Vindhya Persaud chairs UN Security Council debate on children and armed conflict
See full statement by Dr. Vindhya Persaud, Minister of Human Services and Social Security of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana...
Venezuelan migrants intercepted entering Guyana are processed, documented- Chief of Defence Staff
Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan has said “strong” security measures have been implemented to ensure that migrants from...
Leading criminal attorney Murseline Bacchus dies
Senior Counsel Murseline Bacchus, 83, died early Tuesday, the Guyana Bar Association has announced. The Association noted that Mr. Bacchus...
First Lady expands Menstrual Hygiene Initiative to remote Region 8
Guyana’s First Lady, Arya Ali, has extended her Menstrual Hygiene Initiative to the remote Region Eight, aiming to combat period...
Women in maritime sector celebrated
See below the full release: The Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) – Guyana Chapter successfully hosted its inaugural Gala...
Fareed Amin new Board Chairman of Iwokrama
See below the full release from Iwokrama: The new Chairman of Iwokrama’s International Board of Trustees, Mr. Fareed Amin, along...
