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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...
‘Fish and chips’ receipts spark new look at discrimination faced by Indigenous Peoples
By Ravin Singh Indigenous peoples in Guyana continue to face discrimination and are routinely referred to in derogatory terms. Just...
Banks DIH bringing families together early for Christmas
By Isanella Patoir Banks DIH on Saturday brought families together for a day of fun at their third annual Santa’s...
Local models to spark ‘Orange the Runway’ in fight against gender-based violence
‘Orange The Runway’ Vol.1 is set to kick off at 15:00hrs on Sunday at the Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown in observance...
Plaisance murder suspect suffered daily abuse
By Bibi Khatoon A Plaisance mother of three, Melissa Playter, who is in custody for the murder of her reputed...
Drunk mother arrested after abandoning nine-month old baby
A 23-year-old woman of Baramita, Region One was taken into custody after she showed up to collect her baby, who...
Truck crashes into Christmas Tree at Rahaman’s Park
A 40-ft container truck crashed into the famous Christmas Tree at Rahaman’s Park, Greater Georgetown Wednesday morning. News Room understands...
BUDGET 2019: $350M for 2020 Golden Jubilee
Come February 23, 2020, Guyana will be celebrating the Golden Jubilee of our Republic. In anticipation of this grand occasion,...
Youths benefit from equipment, sport gears at Upper Mazaruni Youth Congress
Under the theme ‘Pass it on’, the annual Upper Mazaruni District Youth Congress is being held this weekend at Kako...
PPP’s Youman Nabi Message 2018
On this auspicious occasion of Youman Nabi, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes this opportunity to extend best wishes to...
IAC’s Youman Nabi Message 2018
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes to extend greetings to all Guyanese especially those who are adherents of Islam, on...
GAWU’s Youman Nabi Message 2018
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is pleased to extend to all Guyana but especially to all Muslim...
Twin boys die after teen mom gives birth at West Dem. Hospital
By Devina Samaroo What was supposed to be a momentous occasion for a 16-year-old girl ended in tragedy on Saturday...
Update: Cross-dressing law violated rights to equality, non-discrimination – CCJ
The Caribbean Court of Justice, Guyana’s final court of appeal, has ruled that Guyana’s law which prohibits cross-dressing be struck...
In landmark decision, CCJ tells Guyana to strike out cross-dressing law
In a landmark decision Tuesday morning, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled that the section of Guyana’s law which...
Fly Jamaica passengers briefed by Minister Ferguson
The 118 passengers who were on board the Fly Jamaica aircraft that crashed landed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport...
Fly Jamaica plane crashes on emergency landing at CJIA
Two persons were rushed to the hospital after a Fly Jamaica aircraft, destined for Canada, ran off the airstrip of...
President Granger released from hospital, test results being analysed
President David Granger has been released from the Centro de Investigaciones Medico Quirugicas or Centre for Medical, Surgical Research (CIMEQ)...
Deepavali is all embracing – says Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha
Festivals are an integral part of Hinduism. Each of our festivals is associated with our scriptures. Deepavali, a national holiday,...
