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 […]
Yvette Sydney, a 59-year-old mother of three, is currently fighting for her life against cervical cancer. Diagnosed with the disease last October, she urgently requires financial assistance to seek treatment in neighbouring Suriname. Unable to maintain employment due to her condition, Sydney’s treatment is estimated to last five weeks and will cost approximately $2 million. […]
Terrence Frank, a 41-year-old construction worker residing at Lot 86 Samatta Point Grove, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, in contravention of Section 94 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. Frank was taken into custody on February 22, 2026, in connection with an incident involving Roberto Grant in Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank […]
Troy Anthony Rodney, a 47-year-old mason from Lot 1880 Westminster, has been arrested and charged with murder. The charge relates to the alleged murder of Indar Ramotar, which occurred on February 22, 2026, in Parfaite Harmonie. On February 26, 2026, Rodney appeared at the Wales Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate R. Singh. During the hearing, the […]
Travis Jacobis, a 33-year-old labourer known as “Gangster Buck,” was arrested and charged with murder, following an incident that took place on March 1, 2026. Jacobis, a resident of Lot 4253 Lust-En-Rust, is accused of murdering Joel Anthony Tamesar in the Lust-En-Rust Squatting Area. On March 5, 2026, Jacobis made his first appearance at the […]
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Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond addressed participants at the Fourth National Assembly of Girls on Friday, emphasizing that young women should not wait for confidence to step into leadership roles. Instead, she urged them to speak up and actively participate in shaping the future of Guyana. Minister Walrond delivered the keynote address at the […]
Ricardo Boyer appeared before His Worship Mr. Clive Nurse at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He faced two counts of Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.). Boyer pleaded guilty to both offenses and was sentenced as follows: First offense: Fined $200,000, with a default penalty of three (3) months imprisonment if the […]
Murphy Samuels appeared before His Worship Mr. Clive Nurse at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was charged by Corporal 24189 Roopram for Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.). Samuels pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $200,000, with a default penalty of three (3) months imprisonment if the fine is […]
Clive Henry appeared before His Worship Mr. Clive Nurse at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was charged by Corporal 24189 Roopram for multiple driving-related offenses. The primary charge was for Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.), to which Henry pleaded guilty. He was fined $200,000, with a default penalty of three […]
