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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...
Aurora Gold Mine introduces one week paid leave for men with newborns
See full release issued by Aurora Gold Mine (AGM): AGM Inc. has introduced a paid paternity leave benefit for its...
Anna Catherina Day and Night Care Centre opens
The Day, Night Care and Early Childhood Development Centre at Anna Catherina, Region Three, officially opened its doors on Monday,...
Pawandeep to be joined by Indian Idol’s Chetna Bhardwaj for Feb. 28 Guyana concert
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has announced that Indian Idol sensation Pawandeep Rajan will be joined on stage by acclaimed...
Bartica teen pursues business while balancing school and basketball
By Italy Ton-Chung Born and raised in Bartica and now residing in Georgetown, 18-year-old Alyann Adolphus is carving out a...
Mackenzie-Wismar bridge staff to be employed by Ministry of Public Works
Staff of the current Mackenzie-Wismar bridge in Region 10 will be employed by the Ministry of Public Works when the...
‘We are humbled by his legacy’ – President Ali remembers Pastor Findlay
See below the full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali: With the unexpected passing of Pastor Patrick Findlay, our nation...
Bishop Findlay dies
Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Bishop Patrick Findlay, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Facebook by his...
‘Goblet Nation’ talks spirituality, asylum realities and the politics of speaking his truth
By any measure, Jason Mendonca is not easy to box in. Online, thousands know him as Goblet Nation — raw,...
Indian Idol sensation Pawandeep heads to Guyana for Feb. 28 concert
Indian Idol breakout star Pawandeep Rajan is set to perform in Guyana on February 28, in a highly anticipated concert...
BUDGET 2026: Higher mortgage ceilings, housing subsidies to reduce cost of home ownership
In Budget 2026, the Government of Guyana has unveiled a series of measures aimed at making home ownership more accessible...
BUDGET 2026: 14‑day residency rule for destination weddings abolished
As part of the suite of measures unveiled in Budget 2026, the Government of Guyana has moved to expand tourism‑related...
Over 4,700 Guyanese registered for e-ID in 2025; digital gov’t services for expansion in 2026
In 2025, over 4,700 citizens enrolled in Guyana’s national Electronic Identification (e-ID) system, a cornerstone of the government’s ambitious digitalisation...
BUDGET 2026: 78.3B to strengthen services to children, women and the elderly
Guyana’s Government has unveiled an ambitious plan for 2026 aimed at supporting children, women, and senior citizens, with a record...
Local Gov’t Min. stepping up where City Council falls short – Minister Manickchand
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand at the weekend highlighted that her Ministry has been stepping up...
Over 1300 inmates benefit from rehabilitation and skills training
A total of 1,302 inmates in Guyana have participated in rehabilitation and training programs to help them reintegrate into society....
$168M Cullen sea defence project 50% complete
As the Government of Guyana continues investing in sea and river defences to protect vulnerable communities, the $168 million sea...
YTC renamed James Singh Centre for Innovation, Training & Sustainable Forestry
The Yarrowkabara Training Centre (YTC) was this week dedicated to the late James Singh, who served the Guyana Forestry Commission...
Ramadan Village returns, offering a space for unity and reflection
The National Ramadan Village is set to return for its third year, providing a space for spiritual reflection, cultural exchange,...
