Hantavirus recently struck a European cruise vessel, infecting several individuals with three confirmed deaths. While there have been many concerns about the spread of this rare infection spread by rodents, Caribbean officials say the risk in this region remains low. Head of the Caribbean Public Health Agency, Dr. Lisa Indar, says the rodent species that […]
Foreign nationals have been caught attempting to use fake passports in Guyana, with recent cases involving a Trinidadian and a Chinese national, according to Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Stephen Telford. Speaking to the News Room during a recent interview, Telford confirmed that the individuals were detected after presenting fraudulent passports during immigration-related processes. “We have […]
News Room Reports : A taxi driver passed away early Tuesday morning after being stabbed multiple times and then crashing. The deceased has been identified as Oswain Lawson, a 42-year-old resident of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice. The News Room understands that Lawson had an argument with a 21-year-old man at a shop located on the […]
A 29-year-old vendor of Charity Back Street, Essequibo Coast, was fined and ordered to complete community service after pleading guilty to a drug trafficking charge at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court. Von Tobin was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to Section 5 (1) (a) (i) of the Narcotic Drugs […]
A 59-year-old fisherman from Charity River Dam, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with the offence of sexual activity with a child. Gopaul Harrynarine appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabiar at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday last. The charge alleged that on April 11 at Charity River Dam, Essequibo Coast, Harrynarine committed the offence against […]
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that every legitimately prequalified small contractor will receive at least one contract this year, but cautioned that the process is being slowed down by widespread attempts to cheat the system. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of the Public Day hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, the […]
Winston Hazel has been sentenced to prison for three years and fined $8.7 million for cocaine trafficking. On Thursday last, Hazel was found guilty when he appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on charges relating to the offence of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, to wit, 5.814 kilograms […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo says the government’s focus has now shifted from election campaigning to delivering on promises made to Guyanese, explaining that his reduced public appearances in recent months were tied to planning and implementation work rather than health concerns or political uncertainty. Speaking publicly for the first time about his absence, Jagdeo dismissed […]
Minister of Health Frank Anthony says a generic version of Ozempic, a diabetes medication also widely used for weight loss, is expected to become available in Guyana within the next two months. However, he warned that the medication must only be used under proper medical supervision. In a recent appearance on the Starting Point podcast, […]
Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken says senior officers can only intervene in operations carried out by other ranks if proper procedures are followed. Hicken, during a Police round-up programme, acknowledged a recent incident where questions were raised about a senior officer’s intervention. In a widely-circulated video, a woman who said she is a Police Officer was […]
News Source Guyana Reports : The issues of small contracts, housing, agriculture, and mining took center stage as hundreds of persons flocked the Arthur Chung Conference Centre today to meet with Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and a number of Government Ministers. In relation to small contracts, it was revealed that about 12,000 persons have made […]
News Source Guyana Reports : A 23-year-old Cuban national, who was working as a janitor at a business place in Queenstown, was shot dead on Sunday morning at the same business place. The dead youth has been identified as Daninier Vegas Infante. He reportedly resided in Alexander Village. The entire incident was captured on the […]
The taxi driver who was stabbed during an argument with another driver on Friday evening has succumbed to his injuries. The dead man has been identified as 36-year-old Casey Chapman of South Sophia, Greater Georgetown. Based on police reports, Chapman was driving along Farmers Field, Plum Park, Sophia at around 23:45 hours when another vehicle […]
Two separate families are now homeless and seeking public assistance after a devastating midday fire destroyed two homes at Sheet Anchor Village on Friday. The fire, said to have been caused by a four-year-old, began at the residence of Jeffrey Fraser, a 54-year-old plumber of Sheet Anchor Village. He told reporters he had returned from […]
More than 100 pounds of cocaine was seized along with an UZI firearm and ammunition on Friday during an operation by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit in Corriverton, Berbice. Two men, identified as Ravindra Sanakumar and Amrishkoemar Mathoera, were arrested during the operation and are expected to face drug trafficking and other charges. In a […]
The trial for the murders of cousins Joel and Isaiah Henry continued on Friday with emotional testimony from Isaiah’s father, Glaston Henry. The two accused are Anil Sancharra, known as “Dan Pole” and “Rasta,” of D’Edward Village, West Coast Berbice, and Vinod Gopaul, nicknamed “Magga,” of Yakusari, Black Bush Polder, Corentyne. Glaston told the court […]
Police at the Bourda Market Police Outpost on Friday evening attempted to stop a motorcyclist who was riding up the one-way at Orange Walk. However, the identifiable male sped away, colliding with a motor car and a nearby barrier. As a result of the collision, he lost control of the motorcycle, during which a suspected […]
UNIDENTIFIED DROWNING VICTIM The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the family of a male patient. The patient was admitted on Sunday following a non-fatal drowning incident and remains unidentified at this time. If you recognize him or have any information that may assist in locating his relatives, please contact […]
Plans are underway for the construction of a new modern building to house the Central Immigration and Passport Office, as authorities move to expand services and improve comfort for the growing number of persons accessing the facility. During an exclusive interview with the News Room on Thursday, Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Stephen Telford confirmed that […]
Guyana is set to deliver its second round of oral arguments before the International Court of Justice on Friday in the case brought against Venezuela over the disputed Essequibo territory. Amid increasing acts of aggression and unfounded claims to two-thirds of Guyana’s territory by Venezuela, Guyana has asked the ICJ to affirm the legal validity […]
