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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...
Family of six now homeless after fire destroys D’Edward Village house
A family of six is now urgently exploring their next steps after a devastating fire destroyed their home on Saturday...
New policy launched to get more men, boys involved in prevention of gender-based violence
The Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit, through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, launched its BRAVE...
First Lady commissions new community park at Leonora
First Lady Mrs Arya Ali and other officials on Friday commissioned Zia’s Play Park, a recreational haven developed under her...
‘Safe Haven’ app to bridge caregiving gap in Guyana
Moving beyond her struggles to find reliable caregiving support, Anjenie Abel has created a digital platform aimed at transforming how...
‘Historic’ agreement inked between Toshaos Council, Guyana Marine Conservation Society
See below the full release from the Guyana Marine Conservation Society: The Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) and the National...
New garment hub opens in Cane Grove to empower women and youth with lucrative skills
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, on Tuesday launched a new garment construction hub at the...
New water treatment plant to end years of hardship for Bartica residents
For years, hundreds of residents from Four Miles to Five Miles in Bartica, Region Seven, have faced daily struggles to...
French and English-speaking Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes
(Trinidad and Tobago Guardian) Several Caribbean countries were rattled by two earthquakes that occurred within an eight hour period on...
ERC probing ‘vile, hateful’ Facebook comments made by Jennifer Ally
See below the full release: The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) strongly condemns the reprehensible and deeply offensive comments made by...
President Ali hails fathers as pillars of society in Father’s Day message
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday paid tribute to fathers across the country, describing fatherhood as one of life’s greatest...
From podcasts to innovation hubs, stakeholders hope to modernise National Library
In an effort to modernise its services for the digital age, stakeholders of the National Library of Guyana gathered on...
Focus on schools as Gov’t ramps up efforts to eradicate child labour
Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton on Thursday said efforts to eradicate child labour and sensitise persons include targeting students at secondary...
Guyana enhancing social development policies – UN conference told
Guyana is enhancing its social development policies in a way that benefits persons with disabilities and positions the country to...
Guyana adopts UNICEF’s Child Friendly Cities Initiative
Play has a critical role in the overall development of children, and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security,...
CPA unveils grant to enhance childcare facilities and early childhood development
To foster an environment of excellence and create safe spaces for its children, the Ministry of Human Services and Social...
Strong support for persons with disabilities in Guyana- First Lady tells UN
First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali addressed a United Nations gathering on Tuesday, highlighting the strong support for persons with disabilities...
Public buildings to face new scrutiny for accessibility to persons with disabilities
In a bid to improve access to public facilities for persons living with disabilities, the National Commission on Disabilities will...
First Lady opens Center for Equity, Opportunity and Innovation in Palmyra
In a groundbreaking step toward building a more inclusive society, First Lady Arya Ali on Wednesday commissioned the Center for...
