The Government of Guyana is seeking an additional $54.89 billion in supplementary funds for key local initiatives and programmes this year. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh presented Financial Paper No. 1 of 2026 to the National Assembly on Friday. About $4.7 billion is being sought for current expenses, while $50.1…
‘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…
Skeldon Linepath Secondary School student wins SHOUT4Change 2026
Read full press release from Recovery Guyana: Randy Mangal of Skeldon Linepath Secondary School is this year’s ‘Top National Youth Environmental Advocate’ after winning Recover Guyana’s SHOUT4Change Competition. The four-phased competition, open to secondary schools across Guyana to engage more youths in environmental protection and preservation, concluded on World Environment…
‘He was just a baby’- Relative of child killed in Zeelugt attack seeks justice
“That man is a baby. He ain’t do nobody nothing”. Those were the heartbreaking words uttered by Hafeez Maimoon as he stood outside the Zeelugt New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo house where his seven-year-old grandson, Adriel Aftab Mohamed, was killed during a violent attack early Friday morning. Still struggling…
Disciplinary hearings for teachers seen mistreating child at David Rose school to be completed in 10 days
In about 10 days, the disciplinary hearing process involving two teachers seen mistreating a child at the David Rose Special Needs School should be completed. This process is part of the actions taken by local authorities following the incident that has drawn widespread condemnation. In a statement, Education Minister Sonia…
Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ – Exclusively by ENet
Georgetown, Guyana — ENet announced today that it has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026, giving customers across Guyana front-row access to every moment of the world’s biggest sporting event. Fans will be able to watch every match live through the ENet TV Mobile App…
BYD is Official Car Sponsor of CPL 2026
BYD, a global leader in new energy vehicles, is proud to announce its partnership as the Official Car Sponsor of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026. This milestone marks a significant step in strengthening BYD’s presence across the Caribbean, aligning the brand with one of the region’s most…
Police hunt lone suspect after 7-Y-O killed in Zeelugt home invasion
Police are on the hunt for a lone perpetrator who allegedly carried out the deadly attack at a Zeelugt New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo home on Friday morning, leaving a seven-year-old boy dead and his grandmother injured. The dead child is Adriel Aftab Mohamed, a student of Zeelugt Primary…
1,000 house lots to be distributed as gov’t targets Reg. 5 housing backlog
Thousands of residents were at the Rosignol Stelling Tarmac in Region Five on Friday as the Ministry of Housing, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), rolled out a major housing drive aimed at significantly reducing the housing backlog. The ‘Dream Realised’ Housing Drive will see more than 1,000…
Henry cousins’ murder trial nears end, accused men deny involvement
The trial into the murders of cousins Joel Henry and Isaiah Henry is nearing its conclusion, and the two of the accused men who are standing trial continue to deny any involvement in the killings. Charged with the murders are Akash Singh, called “Monkey,” of Zeelugt Squatting Area, East Bank…
