May 14, 2025
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63 Region Five youths equipped with leadership skills
Some 63 students and teachers from Region Five graduated on Saturday from the Guyana Centre for Civic Engagement’s (GyCCE) YOUthEngage592 Leadership Training Programme, funded by…
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Guyana turning the tide on mental health challenges
Guyana is making significant strides in tackling challenges associated with mental health, owing to the dedicated and collaborative efforts of officials on the ground, tasked…
Investigation launched into death of student from dengue-related complications
The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the death of 12-year-old Lokesh Ibrahim, a student of the Skeldon Line Path Secondary School. Ibrahim…
Guyana leading way in legislative framework against terrorism
Guyana is significantly ahead of CARICOM in implementing regulations related to terrorism, having amended its legislation over two decades ago to address such issues, Attorney…
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?
Even before his name was announced from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the crowds below were chanting "Viva il Papa" - Long live the…
Kaneville man dies from stab wounds
Derick Sylvester Prostea, 48, of Back Street, Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, was reportedly murdered on Wednesday night, according to a police report. Prostea was allegedly…
Block SS in North Sophia slated for regularisation
The government is developing a plan to regularise the informal settlement at Block SS in North Sophia, Greater Georgetown, to provide a better living environment…
Rodrigues-Birkett: Guyana committed to advancing human rights
Guyana has implemented several projects in the areas of healthcare, education, prison reform, and domestic violence as a means of tackling challenges associated with human…
Calls grow for responsible use of AI
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2025, Guyanese officials have joined the global call for more responsible uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in…
17 charged, remanded for causing public unrest
Seventeen men were remanded to prison today on charges of causing public unrest at Cemetery Road, Durban Backlands, West Ruimveldt, and Sussex Street, Georgetown, on…
Missing persons protocol, other systems to be overhauled
President Irfaan Ali has called for a comprehensive review of the response to missing persons cases following the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge, whose body…
Over 100 arrested, 37 motorcycles seized amid crackdown
Law enforcement authorities have ramped up operations across Guyana, arresting over 100 individuals and seizing 37 motorcycles in the past 24 hours, as part of…
Adrianna Younge’s autopsy: Unfolding of events after announcement she died by drowning
The father of 11-year-old Adriana Younge has urged citizens to engage in peaceful protest if they wish to show support for the deceased child. Subryan…
Father of Adrianna Younge pleads for peace amid violence
In the wake of the heartbreaking death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose lifeless body was found last Thursday in a pool at the Double Day…
Adrianna’s body taken for full-body forensic CT scan ahead of autopsy
The body of Adrianna Younge was transported early this morning from the Ezekiel Funeral Home to the Balwant Singh Hospital for a full-body forensic CT…
Child Rights Commission mourns death of Adrianna Younge, demands justice and accountability
See full statement below: The Rights of the Child Commission (RCC) is profoundly saddened and outraged by the tragic and untimely death of 11-year-old Adrianna…
Police: All missing person report will receive immediate attention
See below full statement from the Guyana Police Force Implementation of the Standard Operating Procedure for Handling Reports of Missing Children and Persons The Guyana…
Arianna Younge’s death: hotel owner, staff in custody
President Dr Irfaan Ali, during a second visit to the family of Arianna Younge today, confirmed that staff and the owner of the Double Day…