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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...
50 women receive $100,000 grants to launch childcare centres
Fifty individuals, consisting of one male and 49 females graduated from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Early...
Ramadan should be a reminder to show love, humanity – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali emphasised that Ramadan is a time of blessings, mercy, and forgiveness, and a timely reminder of...
Marian Academy clarifies incident involving former staff member
The management of Marian Academy has issued a statement addressing a recent article circulating about an alleged incident involving one...
Saint Jhn launches ‘Develop Home Initiative’ to give back to Guyana
International music sensation and philanthropist Saint Jhn has unveiled his latest project, the Develop Home Initiative, a transformative community outreach...
‘We must remain resolute in protecting Guyana’ – PPP says in Republic Day message
See below the full message from the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C): On this momentous occasion of Guyana’s 55th Republic...
‘Our cultural gains and freedoms help to shape us’ – ERC in Republic Day message
See below the full release from the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC): The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends greetings to all...
Protecting Children: Addressing the Critical Issue of Retraumatisation
See below full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Ministry of Human Services and Social...
Human Services Ministry pledges support for teen trafficking victim
Acknowledging that human trafficking is a “complex” issue, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has reiterated that tackling...
Report abuse early to the Ministry – Dr Persaud
With 275 cases of abuse reported to the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security for the year so far,...
Human Services Ministry to work ‘after hours’ on cases on abuse
A Rapid Response Team has been formed by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security to deal with reports...
Thom agrees to close investigation into racist remarks incident at Burrowes School of Art – ERC
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) on Saturday said it has decided to close the investigation into the racially charged incident...
‘Exceptional Learners’ Centre’ opens in Region Two with aim of transforming education
The Exceptional Learners’ Centre at Cottonfield, Essequibo Coast was commissioned on Wednesday. It is the first facility in Region Two...
Gov’t exploring ways to support the development of religious leaders
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said that the government is discussing ways to support the development of pastors, pandits...
Single parent of five gets new home through ‘Men on Mission’
Shelly Doodnauth of Angoy’s Avenue in New Amsterdam, Berbice, and her five children no longer have to worry about living...
President Ali’s recent book in Qatar National Library
See below the full release from Guyana’s Embassy in Qatar: Guyana’s Ambassador to Qatar, HE Safraaz Ahmad Shadood presented the...
$395 million approved for ‘Men on Mission’ to build 52 houses
The ‘Men on Mission’ initiative will be advanced this year with a $700 million allocation approved Monday. Of that sum,...
Police who refuse to take gender-based violence reports will be held accountable- Dr Persaud
For the year, there have been three cases of gender-based violence that resulted in the deaths of three women, including...
Digital overhaul to transform human services as $58.3 billion budget approved
In a major step towards modernising public services, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is set to embark...
