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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...
PPP at 75: President says it will continue ‘guiding Guyana to greater heights of prosperity and unity’
See below full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of...
GOGEC reaffirms its commitment to advocating for responsible energy practices
Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber shares its vision for 2025 in New Year’s message The President of the Guyana...
In New Year’s message, Commissioner tells Police to approach 2025 with sound planning, steadfast resolve
Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken’s New Year’s Message 2025 As the new year unfolds, we stand at the threshold of...
GAWU anticipates more significant achievements in 2025
New Year statement from the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union As we conclude 2024, the Guyana Agricultural and General...
‘We stand at the crossroads of immense challenges and extraordinary opportunities’ – Mia Mottley
NEW YEAR STATEMENT BY NEW CHAIR OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) MIA AMOR MOTTLEY, PRIME MINISTER OF BARBADOS: My beloved...
2025 will be a pivotal year for Guyana and our democracy – Jagdeo
Below is the full statement from General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo in his 2025 New’s...
Human Services Ministry expands support for seniors
The year 2024 saw Guyana’s highest number of pensioners, with a 17% increase from 2023. This was disclosed by Minister...
Human Services Ministry highlights milestones in childcare assistance initiatives
Through numerous social and childcare assistance programmes, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has improved the lives of...
Dharm Shala receives another $1M to boost its operations
The Dharm Shala will continue to provide its compassionate services to the elderly, as another $1 million is being injected...
‘Extend acts of kindness to vulnerable groups, strangers’ – PPP in Christmas message
See below full Christmas message from the PPP/C: As the season of Yuletide embraces us, families come together in love...
‘Spread generosity, compassion’ – ERC urges in Christmas message
See below full message from the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC): The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) extends warm Christmas greetings and...
‘Special prosecutors in a better place to represent State interests’
Since the Government of Guyana launched its special prosecutors programme, 60 or more of those persons are operating as prosecutors...
Mahaicony Magistrate’s Court opens
The Mahaicony Magistrate’s Court, constructed inside the police station compound in the village, at a cost of more than $204M,...
Teacher aide helping others learn ‘correct’ sign language
Like four of his brothers, James Williams was born deaf. The family did not know sign language and growing up,...
‘A home for Christmas:’ First Lady hands over new home to single mother and family
First Lady Arya Ali Wednesday officially handed over a new home to single mother Lisa Reddy, along with Reddy’s mother...
‘Innovative’ farm, $35,000 grant for persons living with disabilities
The government is enhancing its support for persons living with disabilities through several transformative initiatives. President Dr. Irfaan Ali on...
Leguan’s ‘Canefield’ beach becoming a hotspot, authorities eye hotel development
The Okum/Retrieve area on Leguan Island in the Essequibo River is being transformed and four new projects are underway to...
Attorney Nikhil Ramkarran calls for repeal of anti-gay laws at Rotary Event
GEORGETOWN, Dec 13 (SASOD) The Guyana Together campaign ended its 2024 year of activities with an amplified call for decriminalisation...
