The government of Guyana has distributed approximately $251 million in subsidies to rice farmers in the Pomeroon–Supenaam region, part of a comprehensive initiative to support growers facing falling global prices and rising production costs. This announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha during a recent subsidy distribution event on the Essequibo Coast. Minister Mustapha […]
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially suspended services at the Golden Gloves Back Track Service, which operates a speedboat ferry from Corriverton to Suriname. The decision comes after the owner, Mohamed Mursaline, received a letter from the GRA instructing him to halt operations effective immediately. According to the letter obtained by the News Room, […]
A 39-year-old man from Black Bush Polder, Vicky Ramnarine, has been sentenced to six years in prison for attempted murder. The sentencing took place on Friday before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Berbice High Court. Ramnarine, residing at Lot 33 Yakusari North, initially pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of Persatum Dookram, known as […]
The Guyana Police Force has initiated an investigation following the escape of Randy James Smith, a man held on suspicion of raping a child, from lawful custody in Matthews Ridge, located in the North West District. Smith had been in custody related to allegations of raping a child under the age of 16. The police […]
The US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar bridge in Region 10 is on track for completion, with full operations expected by June following the connection of the roads leading to it. This update was confirmed by Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill during a recent site inspection. The 220-meter-long precast bridge is being constructed by China Railway […]
The News Desk Reports | One person has died, and another is in critical condition following a tragic accident at the intersection of Charlotte Street and Back Dam in New Amsterdam. The deceased has been identified as 52-year-old Nicholas Agard. Reports indicate that Agard was riding his bicycle when a speeding motorcycle struck him from […]
In a detailed Facebook post, businessman Nazar Mohamed has publicly accused the government of Guyana of orchestrating a campaign of political persecution against him and his family over the past two years. He asserts that their experiences are marked by unlawful and unconstitutional actions, claiming that the state is using its institutions to intimidate and […]
A tragic accident claimed the life of Jeremiah Shameem, a 21-year-old welder, after he was crushed by a motor lorry while riding his bicycle along the Bagotstown Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD), on Friday. Shameem, also known as “Nicholas,” recently celebrated his 21st birthday on December 31. He hailed from Bagotstown and had been […]
Kwesi McKay, a 29-year-old vendor from Georgetown, was released on $20,000 bail on Friday after denying two charges related to the alleged assault of visiting content creator Anthony D’Oliveira near the La Penitence Market earlier this month. McKay, who operates his vending business at the corner of Water and Cowan Streets, appeared before Chief Magistrate […]
Two men from Berbice were remanded to prison following their arrest during a police operation on Thursday at Strathspey Public Road, East Demerara. The men, Travis Thomas, 35, of Glasgow Village, and Trendy Forde, 31, of Heath Burn, were charged with possession of 21.5 kilograms of cannabis. When the charges were read to them in […]
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has announced that its Media Monitoring Unit (MMU) has noted a video circulating on social media dated January 8, 2026, in which businessman Nazar Mohamed allegedly made concerning racial remarks. In a statement, the ERC confirmed that the MMU has captured and recorded the statements in question as part of […]
Anil Nandlall, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, has revealed that discussions are underway with the Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George, to establish a statutory framework to regulate juries in Guyana. He noted that the current regulations governing juries are outdated and lack a proper statutory basis. “The chancellor and I […]
The preparation of the 2026 National Budget has commenced, but the opposition coalition APNU is voicing concerns over a perceived lack of consultation regarding the budget plans and programs. The budget is expected to be presented to the National Assembly by the end of January or early February. Aubrey Norton, Chairman of APNU and Leader […]
Michael Raymond Haralall Tamassar, the 88-year-old pensioner whose body was discovered on Tuesday, died from heart failure, according to an autopsy report. The post-mortem examination was conducted on Friday at the Memorial Gardens Mortuary by government pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh. A release from the police stated that Tamassar passed away sometime between 07:00 and 09:38 […]
Businessman Azruddin Mohamed, 38, of Lot 19, Public Road, Houston EBD, has been charged with multiple traffic offenses and granted bail totaling $65,000. According to a release from the Guyana Police Force, Mohamed was charged on November 14, 2025, at Whim Magistrate Court. The charges include: Prohibited tinted glass Obscured ID mark Unlicensed motor vehicle […]
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh has issued a stern warning to motorists regarding improper parking along roadways. In an interview with the News Room on Friday, Singh stated that vehicles parked beyond the road shoulder and into the driving lane will face ticketing or charges for obstruction or dangerous parking. Enforcement measures have already commenced. “We […]
Omesh Deodat, a 21-year-old resident of Atlantic Gardens, and Sebastian De Freitas, a 35-year-old resident of Earl’s Court, La Bonne Intention, have been arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. The duo was apprehended on Monday, January 5, 2026, and subsequently charged on Thursday, January 8, 2026. They appeared today at Sparendaam […]
Ken McPherson, known as ‘Gods,’ a 32-year-old gold miner from Lot 53, Litchfield Village, West Coast Berbice, has been arrested and charged with Attempt to Commit Murder. The arrest took place on Thursday, August 18, 2025, following a shooting incident involving Shamar Adrian at 14 Miles Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni River. Today, January 9, 2026, […]
Less than a month after a 12-member jury at the Berbice High Court found three men guilty of the robbery-murder of 82-year-old Chandarie “Aunty Dayo” Budhoo, each was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Friday. The convicted men—Dhannyram Ramdhanny, 35, Kumar Bhagwandin, 29, and Navindra Chillu, 25—all from Corentyne, were responsible for the fatal […]
News Source Guyana Reports | In the ongoing extradition case concerning Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, Special Prosecutor Terrence Williams has requested that the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court reschedule the hearing to an earlier date than previously agreed upon. Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman had initially set the case for February 5 and 6, 2026, after Williams cited […]
