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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 female elected to head Guyana Press Association
By Bibi Khatoon A new executive of the Guyana Press Association (GPA) was elected on Sunday, January 07, 2018 as...
Clean-up exercise commences in Albouystown
Following the recent flooding in Albouystown, Georgetown, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) donated equipment to the residents to begin a...
First Lady receives courtesy call from Sisters of Mercy
First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger today received a courtesy call from representatives of the Sisters of Mercy of Guyana, Sister...
Enmore Association of New York spreads holiday merriment
For the 16th year in succession, the Enmore Association of New York (EANY) feted hundreds of children and elderly folks...
Gov’t provides aid to flood affected Canal No.1 residents
Heavy duty equipment have been deployed to clear clogged drains and ensure water flows off the land to bring relief...
Public building to be renamed after indigenous political leader
The public building which currently houses the Ministry of Citizenship at 164 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, will be renamed...
200 homes flooded in Canal No.1, CDC issues flood warning
Two hundred homes and farms are said to be affected by flooding in Canal No.1 on the West Bank of...
Granger commits to improving vending conditions during walkabout
President David Granger on Sunday joined vendors, businesses proprietors and last-minute shoppers in the Stabroek Market and its environs for...
Businesswoman fetes Victoria children
In keeping with the spirit of the Christmas season, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Global Sea Foods Distributors, Allison Butters-Grant,...
120 Mazaruni inmates graduate after successful training
By Leroy Smith in Mazaruni A total of 120 inmates of the Mazaruni Prison received their certificates and trophies following...
Citizens launch Civil Society Group to help Heal Guyana
Describing Guyana as a “fractured country” that is plagued by social, cultural and economic violence with the growing sense of...
New Drop-In Centre, Victim Support Unit for 2018
Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally has announced the establishment of a new Drop-In Centre, a Victims Support Unit and...
Deplorable road frustrates Nooten Zuil residents
Residents of the Nooten Zuil south sideline dam on the East Coast of Demerara are calling on the authorities to...
Embattled teacher arrested for rape, sexual grooming of fmr. student
Embattled teacher, Coen Jackson has been arrested for rape and sexual assault of a former student of the Bishops’ High...
Gov’t distributes toys to Paramakatoi children
The village of Paramakatoi was on Saturday enveloped with cheer, laughter and loads of smiles as the government continued its...
US$17M MoU signed to provide internet to remote communities
A US$17M Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday, November 30, by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and...
Dharmic Sabha’s Kala Utsav showcases excellent talent
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha held its 21st annual Kala Utsav on Sunday, November 26, at the Pandit Reepu Daman...
Court Clerks put smile on faces of fire victims
Lloyd Moore, his son and two grandchildren are presently living in a shack on the corner of the Rose Hall...
