Franklin Edwards, a 53-year-old farmer from Shea Village, South Rupununi, along with his sons Romauld Edwards, 20, and Francisco Edwards, 22, have been charged with the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition without a license. The charges were filed under Section 16(2)(a) of the Firearms Act, Chapter 16:05. The trio appeared before His Worship Magistrate […]
Mortimer Dick, a 50-year-old resident of Tabatinga, Lethem, has been charged with alleged trafficking in narcotics. The charge is filed under Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Chapter 10:10. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Dick appeared before His Worship Magistrate Omadatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court. Upon being read […]
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday when two-year-old Samirah Evans drowned in the Upper Pomeroon River. According to a police release, preliminary investigations revealed that around 12:30 PM, the child was at home with her mother but was later discovered missing. Relatives and community residents conducted a search for the girl. At approximately 5:30 PM, […]
A 39-year-old woman, Caslene Toney, was tragically killed on Sunday morning after being stabbed by her reputed husband, Morris Hugh, who subsequently attempted suicide and is now hospitalized. Reports indicate that Toney was attacked at their home, where she and Hugh shared six children, the youngest being just three years old. Their long-term common-law relationship […]
A 26-year-old truck driver, Umadatt Dindial, has been disqualified from driving a motor lorry pending the outcome of a dangerous driving charge. The ruling was made by Senior Magistrate Clive Nurse at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court. Dindial, who resides in Non Pariel and Haslington, East Coast Demerara, was granted bail of $100,000 when he appeared […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali met with United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Friday to discuss enhancing cooperation in the energy sector and positioning Guyana as a key player in regional energy security and industrial development. The engagement took place ahead of the ‘Shield of the Americas Summit’ scheduled for the same day. […]
The construction of the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project has achieved a significant milestone with the arrival of the first pipe rack at the facility in Wales. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced this development via his official social media page on Friday evening. The newly arrived pipe rack will support pipelines that transport natural gas from […]
Police in Regional Division #10 are investigating an alleged murder that took place on March 5, 2026, around 17:00 hrs at Mackenzie Market, resulting in the death of 59-year-old Ray London, a laborer from South Amelia’s Ward, Linden. Preliminary investigations indicate that London and another male, a 41-year-old carpenter from Wismar, were known to each […]
Steve Tsoi, a 21-year-old construction worker known as “Timmy,” has been granted bail of $200,000 after appearing before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Albion Magistrates Court on charges related to two counts of armed robbery. Tsoi, a resident of Lot 19 Alness Village, Corentyne Berbice, is accused of participating in a series of robberies. The […]
The tragic murder of 24-year-old Vishal Miguel has sent shockwaves through the community, instigating fears for safety and calls for justice. Miguel, who left home for work on Monday night, was found dead in the Essequibo River on Wednesday. Family members reported horrifying signs of violence on his body, including missing eyes, broken teeth, burn […]
A 31-year-old driver from No. 28 Village in Berbice has been remanded to prison following his arrest on drug trafficking charges. Patrick Roach was taken into custody on March 5, 2026, at Helena Public Road, East Coast Demerara, where authorities reportedly discovered 6.80 pounds of cannabis, equivalent to 3,084.428 grams, in his possession. Roach appeared […]
Amid growing concerns regarding a lack of oversight in the National Assembly, Chief Whip of the Opposition, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, has formally requested Speaker Manzoor Nadir to provide a timeline for the establishment of Standing Committees, as mandated by Standing Order 80. In a letter sent earlier this week, Sarabo-Halley sought an update on the committees’ […]
The Opposition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has expressed serious concerns regarding a planned visit by Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat to the South Rupununi, where he intends to seek approval from Toshaos for a lease that would allow expanded gold mining activities in the Marudi Mountain area. During a press conference held this […]
Rights activist and leader of the Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP), Simona Broomes, has condemned the public abuse and humiliation of a schoolgirl by two welfare officers, calling it indicative of the troubling state of childcare services in Guyana. Broomes emphasized that the incident reflects a broader pattern of neglect and mistreatment within the […]
Firefighters are engaged in a prolonged battle against a massive blaze in the Amelia’s Ward area of Linden, which has been active for over 12 hours as of Friday morning. Thick smoke from the fire continues to impact residents in nearby communities. According to regional officials, the fire remains active in a valley near sawmill […]
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has assured citizens that Guyana is not experiencing a recent surge in dengue or chikungunya cases. In a conversation with the News Room on the sidelines of a recent event, he emphasized that local authorities are diligently monitoring and tracking health cases. “We track every week to see the cases […]
Dale Yipsam, a 39-year-old boat captain, has announced his intention to step away from the fishing industry following a harrowing experience during a recent expedition. In an interview with the News Room, Dale recounted the frightening events that unfolded on February 25 when he and four crew members embarked on a 15-day fishing journey from […]
The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown have issued a stern warning to property owners and vendors regarding the placement of unauthorized items on the city’s parapets, reserves, road shoulders, sidewalks, and other municipal lands. This notice, released on March 5, 2026, reminds citizens that such actions violate municipal regulations. In accordance with Sections 9 […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has emphasized her zero-tolerance stance towards any actions that contravene the law or the Ministry’s mandate. Speaking at the opening of the “We Lift 6” conference on Friday, she highlighted the pressing need for attitudinal changes within her team. “I know that we have to […]
In a groundbreaking achievement for advanced eye care in Guyana, Optique Eye Hospital, in collaboration with Trinidad Eye Hospital, successfully conducted a complex retinal detachment surgery this week at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. The patient, a 13-year-old child with a severe retinal detachment in their only seeing eye, faced the threat of imminent and irreversible […]
