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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...
Grief support group launched for bereaved children and parents
By Bibi Khatoon Two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) – Guyana Golden Lives Organisation (GGLO) and the Wellness Centre –on Friday evening...
Male-dominated roles in ads, TV shows help fuel domestic violence – First Lady
First Lady, Sandra Granger in a recent interview with the Ministry of Presidency, noted that male-dominated roles portrayed in advertisements...
Gov’t provides relief to storm hit Linden residents
Minister of State, Mrs. Dawn Hastings- Williams, Tuesday evening, travelled to several communities in Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region Ten), where she...
Single father urges men to walk away from abusive relationships
By Isanella Patoir A single father and businessman, Randy Shepherd has started a campaign against domestic violence and has a...
Arya Samaj opens ‘Gurukula’ to teach, preserve culture of Aryans
The Arya Samaj community in Guyana has opened what is called the Maharshi Dayananda Gurukula at Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara....
7-Y-O burn victim conscious and recovering well
Seven-year-old burn victim Shaniya Persaud is recovering from her first phase of treatment at the Shriners Hospital, Galveston Texas in...
Rotary Demerara partners with businesses to rebuild homes for Berbice families
The Rotary Demerara team recently collaborated with various businesses and organizations to bring some much needed relief to two families...
Wakenaam road repair works 50% completed
Repair works to the Wakenaam road is 50% completed, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure has reported. During the month of...
4G LTE Internet for Lethem
Residents of Lethem and surrounding communities can expect faster internet connectivity in a matter of weeks, with the installation of...
Guyana showcases diversity at CARIFESTA XIV
As promised, Guyana’s delegation for CARIFESTA XIV dazzled and amazed onlookers as they marched in the ‘Parade of Nations’ heading...
Five operators hired to operate Peter’s Hall elevators
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has hired five operators from Peter’s Hall, East Bank Demerara to operate the elevators attached...
Over $800M construction works ongoing in Sophia
The first phase of the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility programme is currently ongoing in communities in Sophia, Greater Georgetown....
7-Y-O burn victim opens eyes after first phase of treatment
Seven-year-old burn victim Shaniya Persaud opened her eyes Wednesday after her first phase of treatment at the Shriners Hospital, Galveston...
Gov’t inks $1.1B pact for new Guest House at Kaieteur Falls, other major projects
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) and the Ministry of the Presidency (MoTP), on August 7, 2019 signed a Project Financing...
Unemployed mother of three in distress after husband electrocuted
A 34-year-old father of three young children was electrocuted at about 13:30hrs during a family outing at a farm on...
Remembering the sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim and his family
THE CENTRAL ISLAMIC ORGANIZATION OF GUYANA EID UL ADHA MESSAGE: Even after 40 centuries, the message and the character of...
‘Believe in yourself’ – First Lady encourages children at mourning camp
First Lady, Mrs Sandra Granger on Friday reassured 60 children – ages four to sixteen – who participated in a...
Indigenous Heritage month launched under green economy theme
The Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs on Friday officially launched Indigenous Heritage month celebrations at the Sophia Exhibition Centre. Slated...
