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Regions Four and Six Lead Narcotics Seizures in Guyana for 2025

In 2025, Regions Four and Six emerged as the frontrunners in Guyana’s narcotics interdiction efforts, with Region Four recording the highest cocaine seizures and Region Six leading in cannabis confiscations, as the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) intensified intelligence-led operations across the nation. According to CANU’s performance data, Region Four seized 172.8 kilogrammes of cocaine, while […]

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CANU Reports Discrepancy Between Narcotics Arrests and Convictions in 2025

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has intensified enforcement operations across Guyana in 2025, but official figures reveal a significant gap between arrests made, charges filed, and resulting convictions. Throughout the year, CANU recorded 117 arrests related to narcotics offenses. From this number, only 62 individuals were formally charged—indicating that just over half of those detained […]

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TECH BOOT CAMP IS HIRING: IT TRAINERS & INSTRUCTORS

We are launching a new online learning platform and are seeking experienced IT Trainers and Instructors to create and upload high-quality training modules. Our primary focus is on Python Programming, Linux, and CompTIA Certification courses. We are inviting qualified educators and industry professionals to be part of this initiative. Focus Areas Who Should Apply Why […]

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President Ali Expresses Discontent with GuySuCo Management Performance

President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with the Board of Directors and Management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) on Saturday, expressing dissatisfaction with the management of the estates and their failure to meet the 2025 production targets. During the meeting, the President emphasized that every estate will be held accountable for its performance, stating, “Beginning […]

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Government Disburses $251 Million in Subsidies to Rice Farmers in Pomeroon–Supenaam

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 […]

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GRA Suspends Operations of Golden Gloves Back Track Service

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, […]

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Black Bush Polder Resident Sentenced to Six Years for Attempted Murder

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 […]

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Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge Set for June Completion

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 […]

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Two Berbice Men Remanded After Cannabis Bust in East Demerara

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 […]

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Preparation for 2026 National Budget Underway Amid Opposition Concerns

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 […]

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Autopsy Confirms Cause of Death for Pensioner Michael Raymond Haralall Tamassar

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 […]

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