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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...
Women in BIT excited for new opportunities
Several women benefitting from the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) programmes are excited to use their skills for economic gain...
Women heavily involved in technical training programmes
The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) continues to explore more training opportunities for persons but already noted that some 60...
Empowerment tools readily available for Indigenous villages – Hamilton
Amid the expansion of the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) programmes into hinterland communities in Guyana, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton...
EMC Foundation launches bilingual ‘Arya Takes a Swim’ audio series and audiobook in celebration of World Turtle Day
In a spirited celebration at the iconic Umana Yana, the EMC Foundation officially launched its much-anticipated Arya Takes a Swim...
Fly the flag with pride – Guyanese urged to show patriotism over next three days
Guyanese are being called upon to proudly display the national flag—the Golden Arrowhead—on their homes, at events, and in public...
‘A travesty’ – Human Services Minister disappointed with court’s lenient bail for alleged abuser
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has expressed condemnation over what she described as a “seemingly...
Mahdia fire victims remembered, honoured
The 20 children who lost their lives in the tragic Mahdia dormitory fire were remembered and honoured on Wednesday. Today...
Canadian investigator meets with Adriana Younge’s parents, lawyer
See below the full release from Dexter Todd, the lawyer of Adriana Younge’s family: May 16, 2025- On Friday May...
Homestead Programme: First 25 houses 70 percent completed, another batch to commence next week
The first 25 low-income houses which are being built under the government’s Homestead Programme is 70 percent completed and in...
Talks advance for specialised mental health court
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is collaborating with the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the judiciary to...
Venezuelan re-migrants receive school grants amid challenging reintegration
Migrants from Venezuela in Guyana, many with children enrolled in schools, are benefitting from the education grants currently being distributed...
With support from her mother, Kwakwani woman achieving her career goals
Ruthan Shortt, a single mother of Kwakwani, Region Ten, said her journey from being a ‘teen mom’ to recently graduating...
Culture Minister says offensive song seen as an attack on nation’s values
See below the full statement from the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr.: Religion is an important...
ERC tells Baby Skello to remove offensive song from all platforms
See below the full release from the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC): The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) strongly condemns the recent...
New Milestone for Hinterland Hospitality as Banobo Guest House Opens in Region One
A fresh chapter in hospitality and tourism has begun in the Mabaruma Settlement, Region One, with the official opening of...
Workplace safety outreaches conducted at far-flung communities, focus placed on new workers
The reach of the Labour Ministry’s Occupational Safety and Health training and edifying initiative has expanded to far-flung communities with...
Kitty fire victims slowly building back with support
Several persons who were affected by a fire at Kitty, Georgetown, that destroyed three buildings on May 1, have received...
Funeral of Adriana Younge postponed
The family of Adriana Younge has announced the postponement of her funeral, which had been scheduled to take place on...
