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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...
First Lady’s Promenade to be replicated across Georgetown — President Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali announced Saturday that the beautification feature unveiled at Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital will be replicated across...
Pensioners to receive $56,000 in March, inclusive of backlog payments
Senior citizens across Guyana will receive a total of $56,000 in March as the government rolls out the increased senior...
Beats and Bass: Guyana Electronic Music festival set for May 30
Move over, Miami. Step aside, Ibiza. There’s a new electronic pulse vibrating through the Caribbean, and it’s officially planting its...
How pensioners can receive old age pension increase
Old Age Pensioners can receive the increased pension payment beginning in March, according to Minister of Human Services and Social...
Rotary District Governor visits Guyana
Rotary District 7030 Governor Soraya Warner-Gustave is currently in Guyana for six days to better assess the community service efforts...
20 patients get prosthetic limbs, training
Desma Pitt, 59, lost her limb after a minor injury worsened due to diabetes complications. What began as a small...
Commonwealth Biodiversity Centre to prioritise youth, women, private sector
The Commonwealth Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity to be launched in Guyana will prioritise inclusivity, with dedicated engagement mechanisms for youth, women, academia and...
New $607M plant expands access to treated water in Bartica
Residents of the Four Miles to Seven Miles communities in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) now have better access to water...
CCJ upholds ruling on reversal of prescriptive title
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Friday delivered its ruling in a case of Eslene Vigilance v Roopnarine Persaud...
CIOG urges Muslims to embrace taqwa, patience and mercy as Ramadan begins
The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) has extended Ramadan greetings to Muslims across the country, calling on believers to...
President calls on Guyanese to make compassion a ‘national habit’ in Ramadan message
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has urged Guyanese to embrace compassion, charity, and social responsibility as the Holy Month of Ramadan...
Maha Shivratri is transformative – Message from GHDS
See full message from Dr. Vindhya Vasini Persaud, President of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha on Maha Shivratri Maha Shivratri...
G/town hit by flooding; Authorities say drainage pumps active
Widespread flooding due to several hours of rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems across the capital city, Georgetown, and efforts are being...
President Ali says tech-backed panic system coming to protect women, students and teachers from violence
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking technology initiative aimed at protecting at-risk women and children from domestic...
Community support strong as single mother rebuilds after fire
Vanlisha Warrick, the single mother whose wooden home at Queenstown Village, Essequibo Coast was destroyed by fire last Thursday, says...
CCTV cameras installed at National Park to tackle petty crime, littering
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) commenced the installation of CCTV cameras at the National Park, a move aimed at deterring...
Gov’t advances composting drive to reduce landfill emissions
Efforts to reduce methane emissions from Guyana’s landfills are progressing as the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on...
Civil Aviation Authority issues warning on Drone safety: Zero tolerance for violations
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is warning all drone operators and the general public that compliance with safe and...
