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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...
APA raises issues of mercury poisoning, mining on titled lands
By Bibi Khatoon As the local mining industry continues to grapple with the challenge of eliminating mercury use, the Amerindian...
VIDEO: Bartica youths make waves with robotic inventions
By Bibi Khatoon Some people have had one for years and still cannot fix it, but students of the Miles...
No case of Child Labour on coastland- Chief Labour Officer
Though there are no statistics on Child Labour in Guyana, Chief Labour Officer, Charles Ogle says Child Labour does not...
Over 180 Guyanese anxious to return home from Venezuela
By Bibi Khatoon Hundreds of Indigenous persons living within communities along the Guyana border with Venezuela have over the years...
Venezuelans fleeing economic crisis want to set up village here
By Bibi Khatoon Over 60 Venezuelans fleeing the worsening economic crisis in their country are looking to make a section...
Champion Cyclist Beyonce Ross dies
Champion Cyclist Beyonce Ross died just after 2am today without regaining consciousness at the Georgetown Public Hospital. Ross was hospitalized...
Champion Cyclist still unconscious
Champion Cyclist Beyonce Ross remains in an unconscious state at the Georgetown Public Hospital, with little signs of improvement but...
Champion Cyclist with brain tumor in critical condition at GPHC
The 15-year-old champion cyclist from Rose Hall, Berbice who was earlier this year diagnosed with a brain tumor is in...
SASOD seeks Gov’t funding as tolerance for gays grows
By Neil Marks Guyanese are becoming more tolerant of sexual minorities and SASOD, the leading advocacy group which fights discrimination...
Soldiers endure nine gruelling days to plant flag atop Mount Ayangana
A 14-man patrol from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) endured nine gruelling days to plant the national flag atop Mount...
Guyanese abroad celebrate deep roots to home
By Ravin Singh in New York Brooklyn came alive on Sunday as New York-based Guyanese turned out in their thousands...
Fire victim dies of heart attack, family forced to live in ruins of burnt home
By Bibi Khatoon A Non-Pariel, East Coast Demerara family lost everything in a fire, which not only destroyed their home...
‘Spread love, not hate’ – Guyana’s first Gay Pride Parade hailed a success
By Devina Samaroo In a country where buggery remains illegal and gay rights are frowned upon by many, LGBTQ persons...
Rupununi Bridge collapses, residents stranded
The bridge connecting South Rupununi with Central Rupununi has collapsed, blocking off residents from both sides from travelling. The Yamatiwau...
Single mother wants miracle for son paralyzed after accident
By Devina Samaroo A single mother of eight is praying for a miracle after her 8-year-old son was left paralyzed...
Christian community urges Gov’t stop Gay Pride Parade
The Christian community in Guyana, led by members of the Georgetown Ministers’ Fellowship on Friday urged the Government to intervene and put a...
Guyana’s first Pride Parade all set for Saturday
The Guyana LGBT coalition is all set to host a Gay Pride Parade on Saturday as it concludes its week...
From the tough streets of Harlem, Guyanese woman now commands NYPD’s 7th Precinct
By Mark Murray New York Police Department (NYPD), Deputy Inspector, Rhonda O’Reilly-Bovell is challenging young girls to aspire to be...
