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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...
Govt launches the ‘Golden Generation Hub’ to celebrate elderly contributions
The government, through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, launched a senior citizen engagement programme dubbed the Golden...
Gov’t begins 2025 old age pension books distribution
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has commenced distributing the 2025 Old Age Pension (OAP) books, aiming to...
Recover Guyana launches Green Entrepreneurship Program for Youth
See below the full statement issued: Recover Guyana, a non-governmental organization (NGO) successfully launched the ENGAGE Project, a green entrepreneurship...
One year later, five soldiers who died in helicopter crash remembered
A memorial service was held on Sunday at the Umana Yana, in Kingston, Georgetown for the five soldiers who died...
Registration of pensioners for $100,000 cash grant to begin Monday
The registration process for National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners to receive the 0=one-off $100,000 cash grant will begin on Monday....
Jonestown tour, Jaguar River safari among several new tourism adventures launched
By Isanella Patoir isanella@newsroom.gy Several new adventures and tours for thrill-seekers and nature lovers were launched on Thursday at the...
182 domestic violence calls received on 914 hotline
So far this year, a total of 182 domestic violence-related reports have been received via the Ministry of Human Services...
‘Significant population growth’ – Dr. Singh discloses ahead of prelim. Census report
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh confirmed that Guyana experienced significant population growth, as discovered in the 2022 Census conducted by...
Central Adoption Authority opens: Inter-country adoption to resume
To enhance the welfare of children and ensure adopted children are placed in safe spaces, the Ministry of Human Services...
Second larger Hope and Justice Centre opens in Region Three
The second Hope and Justice Centre opened its doors to comprehensively serve the public on Monday at Vergenoegen, Region Three....
Mike Charles remembered one year later
Almost one year after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five servicemen including Lieutenant Colonel Michael Charles,...
Youth involvement key to developing communities – Min Sukhai
Acknowledging the critical role youths play in shaping the future through leadership and innovation, Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai...
New $215M George Tancredo Secondary School for Nappi
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, recently launched the construction of the $215, 802, 200 George Tancredo Nappi Secondary School in...
Stakeholders urge men to be more active in their communities
In honour of International Men’s Day, which is celebrated on November 19, the Women and Gender Equality Commission teamed up...
Tourism Guyana unveils third edition of magazine at GuyExpo 2024
Press Release from Tourism Guyana Filled with stories about the vibrant culture, rich history and awe-inspiring natural wonders of Guyana,...
Public servants, pensioners to get $100,000 cash grant before end of November
President Dr. Irfaan Ali said that some groups of people, including public sector employees and pensioners, will get their $100,000...
Two-year-old boy among four children who perished in fire with mother
Hemwatie Singh, a 34-year-old housewife, and four of her five children perished in a Tuesday morning fire of unknown origin...
Police benefit from domestic violence sensitisation exercise
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit recently conducted a sensitization awareness...
