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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...
‘Swadish Food Festival’ to bring flavourful cuisines, highlight small businesses
The Swadish International Food Festival is set to return this weekend, bringing a blend of international cuisines, local favourites and...
Goed Bananen Land man celebrates 106th birth anniversary
Harold Bissoo, a resident of Goed Bananen Land in East Canje Berbice, celebrated his 106th birth anniversary surrounded by loved...
Guyanese soldiers, who supported Jamaica’s rebuilding efforts, honoured
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers recently returned home after a successful humanitarian mission in Jamaica, where they rebuilt 200 roofs...
Above normal rainfall expected today
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has indicated that there will be above-normal rainfall, with the potential to cause flooding across...
Police Force issues kite flying safety advisory for Easter Weekend
See advisory below: The Guyana Police Force is urging parents, guardians and children across the country to observe proper safety...
Competition for passengers must never take precedence over human life and safety – Police
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is cautioning minibus, hire car and other public transport operators to “act with professionalism and...
Youth account for one in four new HIV cases
With one in every four new HIV infections in Guyana occurring among young people aged 15 to 24, healthcare providers...
Youth-driven initiative seeks to honour Berbice legacies with new ‘Hall of Legends’
A new heritage initiative, the Berbice Hall of Legends (BHL), has launched a region-wide search to identify and document the...
Severe weather, above-normal rainfall to continue until Friday – CDC
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has issued a severe weather advisory, warning of above-normal rainfall across Guyana from April 1...
Guyanese woman selected as NYU Ambassador for Caribbean and Latin America
A Guyanese-born leader with a distinguished military and corporate career has been selected as an ambassador for New York...
Failure to report child abuse could lead to charges – Minister Persaud
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, is warning civilians—particularly parents—that failing to report cases of...
Indar urges more women to join aviation sector
See below the full release from the GCAA: The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) officially opened its highly anticipated Women...
Women plan new businesses, community services after receiving WIIN startup kits
Several women who received startup kits through the Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme on Monday said the equipment...
Diaspora is more than remittances, skills also needed to build Guyana’s future
The University of Guyana on Monday opened its third Diaspora Conference, with a bold call to move beyond remittances and...
54 women receive $300,000 business grants to launch or expand enterprises
Fifty-four women from across the country on Monday received business grants valued at $300,000 each, in a move aimed at...
Local Gov’t Minister conducts ground-level visits to flood-affected communities
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, on Saturday visited several communities across the East Bank and Georgetown...
Hydromet office issues ‘severe weather’ advisory
The Hydrometeorological Service has issued a ‘severe weather’ advisory, warning residents of flooding in low-lying areas. The office noted that...
Manickchand calls for crackdown on loud music from vehicles
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, has raised concerns over the growing trend of vehicles blasting loud...
