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 […]
Friendship, East Bank Demerara – Kevin Arjoon, a 30-year-old Guyanese male of East Indian descent, residing at Lot 610 Brotherson Street, Republic Park, appeared before Her Worship Ms. Tamica Clarke at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court. The charge was laid by Woman Corporal 22766 Edwards of the Madewini Police Outpost. Arjoon faced the offense of Driving […]
On Monday, March 2, 2026, and Wednesday, March 4, 2026, between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM, a warrant drive was conducted within the Georgetown District led by Inspector R. Trotz, Inspector N. Persaud, Corporal 25275 Charran, and Lance Corporal 25270 Brummell. During this operation, two warrants were executed, resulting in total fines amounting to Sixty-five […]
Edelson Leonard, a 23-year-old Guyanese male of mixed ancestry from Karasabai Village, South Pakaraima, appeared before His Worship Magistrate Mr. Omandatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court. He faced charges related to offenses committed on Saturday, February 28, 2026, on Airport Road, Lethem. Leonard, the driver of a red and black motorcycle lacking identification marks, […]
Aron Edwin, a 22-year-old Guyanese Amerindian from Parikwarnau Village, South Central Rupununi, appeared before His Worship Magistrate Mr. Omandatt Chandan at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court. He faced charges related to offenses committed on Saturday, February 28, 2026, on Airport Road, Lethem. Edwin, the driver of a black motorcycle lacking identification marks, pleaded guilty to several […]
In a widely publicized video on Facebook, Leader of the Opposition Azruddin Mohamed is seen and heard chastising “questionable persons, lesbians, and bisexuals coming into the masjid to pray,” lamenting that “our leaders are not speaking out” against this. The Guyana Standard reported on this in an article titled “Mohamed warns about division, infiltration of […]
