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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...
‘Bail is not consistent’ –Minister Persaud says victims remain at risk after accused released
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud on Monday again raised concerns about the granting of bail...
Public can access sex offenders’ registry through requests
Members of the public will be able to access information from the soon-to-be established sex offenders’ registry through a formal...
President Ali calls for unity and shared prosperity in Arrival Day message
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged Guyanese to embrace unity, inclusivity, and shared responsibility as the nation observes Arrival Day...
39 families turn waste into wealth
Guyana has officially joined the global observance of International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) for the first time, with 39 families...
Union leader urges expanded anti-discrimination protections for sexual orientation, gender identity
General Secretary of the Clerical and Commercial Workers Union (CCWU), Sherwood Clarke, used the Labour Day platform on May 1st,...
Men’s safe spaces creating pathways for healing, connection and change – Dr Persaud
Creating safe spaces for men to open up, connect and seek support has become a critical focus, as efforts grow...
Care economy to absorb hundreds of WIIN beneficiaries – Min Persaud
Thousands of women and men trained under the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) are positioned to enter Guyana’s emerging...
Mocha’s modern Day/Night Childcare Centre for opening soon
An inspection was conducted at a newly established Early Childhood Development Centre, signalling another step in the government’s efforts to...
Massy launches foundation in Guyana to deepen social impact
Massy on Wednesday announced the launch of the Massy Foundation in Guyana, expanding the Foundation’s regional reach and formalizing the...
Berbice woman turns 103
Laise Lambert, affectionately known as “Grandma,” marked her 103rd birthday surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday. Her life’s journey...
‘More than my disability’ campaign turning pain into community movement
In 2022, Monix Hetemeyer experienced a life-altering accident that would redefine her path in life. It did not, however, redefine...
Region 10 representatives, key agencies trained on forest protection through EU partnership
The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Guyana Forestry Commission, has partnered with the European Union (EU) to advance efforts...
Children, elderly care centres to be established in every NDC
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has outlined plans to establish community-based care centres for children and the elderly to enhance the quality...
Govt injects $84.2M to improve Swan access road
The main access road of Swan along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway is being rehabilitated into a concrete thoroughfare to improve access...
Youth-led Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central expands reach with community, regional initiatives
The Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central is expanding its footprint as a youth-led organisation focused on community service and sustainable...
Mother to undergo psychiatric evaluation; children to receive support after found in Region Seven
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has confirmed that a woman and her children, who were the...
Aircraft damaged after striking capybara during landing at Ogle
A Trans Guyana Airways (TGA) aircraft was damaged Tuesday evening after striking a capybara during landing at the Eugene F....
Pilot’s body still at crash site; terrain too dangerous for helicopter recovery – GCAA
The body of the pilot killed in a recent aircraft crash has been located in an advanced state of decomposition...
