Harold Bissoo, a longtime resident of Goed Bananen Land, East Canje Berbice, celebrated his 106th birth anniversary on Wednesday, surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 8, 1920, to Bharosi and Chowrasia, Mr. Bissoo is the middle child of three siblings, two of whom have since passed. He was raised and educated in the close-knit […]
Guyanese citizens will soon be able to apply for passports online, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced, with the new portal expected to be operational within approximately one month. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event on Wednesday, President Ali said the groundwork is being laid and the rollout is imminent. “There are […]
Sarah Elizabeth Shivpersaud, the 26-year-old mother accused of strangling her seven-year-old daughter and attempting to kill her young son, remains hospitalised and under police guard as investigations into the tragic incident continue. The News Room was reliably informed that Shivpersaud was still receiving medical treatment as of Thursday, following the events that unfolded on the […]
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has issued a no-nonsense warning to anyone considering setting up vending stalls along road shoulders where the Corentyne Highway widening project is underway making clear that immediate removal will follow, with no prior notice given. Speaking to stakeholders as construction continues along the corridor, Edghill was unambiguous about how the […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced a sweeping review of Guyana’s public procurement processes, the Procurement Act, and the standard form contracts currently used in the public sector, citing growing concerns about contractor non-compliance, cost variations, and the conduct of engineers and supervisors tasked with monitoring state contracts. Speaking during his weekly “Issues In the […]
A mother of five has been granted $150,000 bail after pleading not guilty to stealing a gold band valued at over $3.8 million from a Georgetown workshop. Latoya Christian, of Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara, appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday to face the larceny charge. The allegation […]
The Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) is making reproductive healthcare more accessible to communities across all regions of Guyana, including remote indigenous communities, through a growing network of strategic partnerships and mobile outreach efforts. Director of GRPA, Kobe Smith, said the organisation has been able to extend its reach beyond its Georgetown base through mobile […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has signalled that the Government of Guyana is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to resolve growing concerns over Suriname’s move to impose charges for the use of the Corentyne River, warning that such measures could have significant consequences for trade and bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries. Speaking to reporters on […]
A family of five returned from an Easter weekend trip to Berbice to find their three-bedroom home at 43 West Watooka, Wismar, completely gutted by fire, leaving them with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The blaze broke out at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday, destroying the home valued at approximately $25 million. Nastasia […]
Forty-two Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers who spent months rebuilding communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica were welcomed home and honoured with medals at a ceremony held at Camp Base Ayanganna on Wednesday. The contingent, comprising one officer and 41 other ranks, successfully rebuilt 200 roofs across five districts in Jamaica and provided additional […]
U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic will arrive in Guyana tomorrow for high-level meetings aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and reaffirming American support for the country’s landmark gas-to-energy project and future development initiatives. During his visit, Chairman Jovanovic is scheduled to meet with President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the American Chamber of Commerce, and staff […]
A security officer from Brooklyn, New York has been sentenced to 38 months’ imprisonment and fined $14.18 million after pleading guilty to possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Bradley Hibbert appeared before Magistrate Tomika Clarke at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he entered a guilty plea and was subsequently sentenced and […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that the Government is reviewing its laws on littering, with a focus on leveraging camera technology to catch offenders and impose stricter penalties — part of a broader push to instil greater environmental responsibility across the country. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at Camp Ayanganna […]
Citizens Bank Guyana Inc. has announced a reduction in its home mortgage interest rates alongside more flexible repayment terms, in a move aimed at supporting the Housing Initiative for Guyanese Citizens and making homeownership more accessible across the country. The Bank is offering a tiered interest rate structure designed to accommodate borrowers at every income […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that a list of persons identified in connection with irregularities in Guyana’s driver’s licensing system will be published shortly, with those named expected to come forward and explain themselves. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Guyana Defence Force on Wednesday, the President said reconciliation […]
The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) has reported two significant drug enforcement actions this week, including an airport interception and a sentencing stemming from a months-long investigation on the Corentyne. Ogle Airport Interception A man was arrested last Thursday after CANU officers intercepted a parcel of cannabis at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport at […]
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is reminding e-bike riders that their vehicles are treated as motor vehicles under Guyanese law and must meet the same legal requirements as any other motorised vehicle on the road including registration, certification, insurance, and a valid licence to operate. “These e-bikes must be registered, certified and insured and persons must […]
Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond has firmly reaffirmed that there is “no tolerance” for the mistreatment of individuals in police custody, as authorities simultaneously investigate several incidents involving alleged misconduct by members of the Guyana Police Force. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a recent event, Walrond said her office treats all such […]
Passengers who are put out of minibuses after complaining about loud music are being treated unlawfully, and drivers who engage in such behaviour can face criminal charges, a senior traffic official has warned. Inspector Lindon Williams of the Kitty Police Station’s Traffic Department made the disclosure during a recent episode of the ‘Road Safety and […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has announced that the Government has now processed a total of 150,963 cash grants, with more than 140,000 of those payments made directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts, as the nationwide rollout continues to gather pace. Providing an update on the […]
