In the early hours of Thursday, November 13, 2025, officers from the Law Enforcement and Investigation Division (LEID) of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) were attacked by suspected smugglers during an enforcement operation near No. 61 Village, Berbice. The operation targeted a large wooden motor vessel carrying a significant quantity of uncustomed goods, including alcoholic […]
Oyanna Stewart, a 28-year-old resident of Wismar, Linden, has been granted bail in the amount of $600,000 after being charged with manslaughter on Friday. She is accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend, 30-year-old Kevin Alexander, also from Wismar. Stewart appeared before Magistrate Rushelle Liverpool at the Linden Magistrate’s Court. She was not required to enter […]
In alignment with its zero-tolerance stance on illegal mining operations, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is actively conducting joint-agency operations in the Ireng area to combat unlawful mining practices and related issues. During these recent operations, multiple illegal mining sites were identified, resulting in the confiscation of equipment and minerals in accordance with […]
The Ministry of Education is undertaking a comprehensive review of the National School Feeding Programme to enhance its nutritional offerings and ensure a lasting positive impact on school children and their families across the country. Minister of Education Sonia Parag, who assumed office in September, stated, “I had a sit down with the School Feeding […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday evening that the government is actively implementing measures to establish the Guyana Development Bank, which is expected to be fully operational by the end of the first quarter of 2026. In his remarks at the opening ceremony of GuyExpo 2025, President Ali stated that the administrative and legal […]
Seventeen-year-old Colwin Collis Sealey, affectionately known as “Collo,” tragically lost his life following a car accident on the Bath Settlement Public Road, West Coast Berbice. He succumbed to severe head, spinal, and neck injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital after the accident early Sunday morning. The only son in a family of five siblings, Colwin’s […]
The case related to the deadly terrorist attack at the Mobil Gas Station resumed on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where all accused individuals were remanded as additional disclosures were presented. Before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, the defendants included 33-year-old Venezuelan Daniel Alexander Ramirez Poedemo, 44-year-old Venezuelan Alexander Bettancourt, Venezuelan national Krystal LaCruz, […]
For Shereen and Michael Sealey, graduating from the University of Guyana represents more than just individual success; it symbolizes a decade of shared resilience and determination. Both dedicated police officers, they have defied the odds and risen above their humble beginnings, proving that hard work and support can lead to great achievements. Shereen’s story starts […]
Daily oil production in the Stabroek Block has surged to 900,000 barrels, marking a significant milestone announced by ExxonMobil Guyana and its co-venturers. This achievement follows the successful startup of Guyana’s fourth offshore oil project, Yellowtail, which has now reached its initial annual average production capacity of 250,000 barrels of oil per day. Alistair Routledge, […]
GuyExpo 2025 officially opened tonight at the National Exhibition Centre, showcasing more than 270 local, regional, and international companies under the theme “Transformation through Entrepreneurship and Innovation.” Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, emphasized the significance of this theme, highlighting Guyana’s remarkable growth and the critical role of entrepreneurship and innovation in shaping […]
In response to Yesterday’s front-page headline in the Stabroek News titled “Extradition treaty says requesting party must pay their expenses,” we wish to clarify the interpretation of Article 13 of the extradition treaty between the United States of America and Guyana. The article states that “all expenses connected with the extradition shall be borne by […]
After nearly two decades in education, 37-year-old Dhankumar Singh proudly graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) as the Best Industrial Technology Student. “I wasn’t expecting that. I was just working towards being the best Industrial Technology teacher. But it was an accomplished feeling for me at this age,” he shared with the […]
A total of 110 individuals have lost their lives in traffic accidents across the country this year, following 99 fatal incidents. This statistic marks a slight increase from 107 deaths arising from 95 fatal accidents in the same period in 2024. Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh expressed concern over the rising numbers, despite an overall 8 […]
Husband-and-wife duo Lokoya and Curtly Critchlow have combined their expertise to create Lokademy, an innovative AI-powered study app designed to support students preparing for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams. In an interview with the News Room, Lokoya shared her vision for making educational resources accessible to every student, regardless of their location. “I […]
As Guyana intensifies efforts to combat diabetes, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced on Wednesday that approximately 30,000 individuals are currently receiving treatment for the disease. This figure is considerably lower than the 60,000 reported in 2021, following the ministry’s implementation of a new self-monitoring strategy aimed at curbing diabetes. The strategy encourages individuals to […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has issued a firm warning to gold producers engaged in under-declaring their production, asserting that the government will intensify efforts to close loopholes and combat significant revenue losses in the sector. Speaking at the opening ceremony of GuyExpo 2025, the President stated that the government will “come after you hard” to […]
TV journalist Jim Avila, a former senior news correspondent for ABC News, has passed away at 69 after a “long illness.” His death was announced by “ABC News Live” anchor Diane Macedo on November 13. Avila, who also contributed to “20/20,” specialized in politics, justice, law, and consumer investigations. Notably, he broke the news of […]
ABC News Reports | Chadwick Boseman, who passed away from colon cancer in 2020 at age 43, will be honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony is scheduled for November 20, 2025. Director Ryan Coogler and actress Viola Davis will speak at the event, with Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, […]
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has formally discontinued charges filed by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) against Azruddin Mohamed, Leader of the We Invest In Nationhood Party. This decision is due to legal considerations stemming from an ongoing extradition request by the United States. The charges, linked to Mohamed’s importation of a Lamborghini luxury […]
Acclaimed singer and producer Akon, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, was arrested in Georgia on November 7 after local authorities discovered an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 52-year-old artist was taken into custody by Chamblee Police after being found stranded on the side of the road with his Tesla Cybertruck, which had a […]
