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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...
WIIN app relaunched, providing digital marketplace for women entrepreneurs
The Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) app was relaunched on Sunday with a new digital marketplace that allows women...
120 women receive starter packs to boost their businesses
One hundred and twenty women from across Guyana received business starter packs to launch and strengthen their entrepreneurial ventures during...
Zeelugt families relocated as Gov’t clears Sea Defence and drainage reserve
Majority of the families occupying the Zeelugt Sea Defence and Zeelugt Drainage Reserve in Region Three have been resettled in...
Finance Minister pays tribute to former Commissioner General as ‘man of unshakeable integrity’
Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh has expressed condolences on the passing of former Commissioner of Inland Revenue...
GRA’s first Commissioner General dies
Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Godfrey Statia and staff of the Authority have expressed condolences to the...
Dr Persaud says no tolerance for unlawful conduct within Human Services Ministry
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, has made it clear that she will not tolerate any...
Georgetown City Council gives property owners one month to remove illegal parapet encumbrances
The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown are warning property owners and vendors that unauthorized items placed on the city’s...
Women urged to turn sacrifices into leadership at We Lift 6
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, called on women to recognize the sacrifices they already make...
‘Use your voices, create spaces’ – Minister Persaud urges women at ‘WeLift – 6’
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, is urging women across Guyana to use their voices, influence,...
Young women urged to lead with confidence at Fourth National Assembly of Girls
Young women from across Guyana gathered in the National Assembly chamber on Friday for the Fourth National Assembly of Girls,...
Tribunal to probe dragging of schoolgirl by childcare workers
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud has confirmed that a tribunal was commissioned to investigate the...
Women continue to outnumber men at UG, dominate GOAL scholarships
Women are graduating from the University of Guyana in greater numbers than men and are also taking the majority of...
‘Motherhood is beautiful, but wait’ – Minister Persaud urges young girls to delay motherhood
Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud has urged young women to delay motherhood, warning that teenage pregnancy...
Two children drown at Enterprise; Gov’t pledges full support to family
In a tragic Phagwah day incident, two children drowned early Tuesday morning at Enterprise, East Coast Demerara. The two children...
Immediate suspension for Child Care Agency officers seen dragging girl in video
Two officers attached to the Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA) have been immediately suspended pending further action after they...
Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha extends Phagwah greetings call for unity, renewal, and spiritual triumph
Press Statement from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha: The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) extends warm and fraternal Phagwah greetings...
The colours of Phagwah remain rich in meaning – President Ali
Statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali: There is a moment, just before dawn breaks over Guyana, when the world holds...
Guyanese Author launches new book to inspire resilience, leadership & purpose
Guyanese Author, educator, and global advocate Dr. Alista Bishop announces the release of her new book, The Journey of Alista...
