Minister of Education, Hon. Sonia Parag, inspected the ongoing construction of the new Jawalla Secondary School in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) on Tuesday and expressed satisfaction with the project’s progress. Accompanying her were Mr. Marti De Souza, Deputy Chief Education Officer for Amerindian and Hinterland Education Development, along with the project’s contractor and consultant. This $231.9 […]
Azruddin Mohamed, the Leader of the Opposition, visited the family of 12-year-old Delroy Moses in Victoria, East Coast Demerara, and provided financial assistance for his urgent life-saving surgery. Delroy has been diagnosed with a ruptured saccular aneurysm and requires surgery that cannot be performed at the Georgetown Public Hospital but is available at St. Joseph’s […]
Ignite News Reports | A close relative is currently in custody following the death of a 14-year-old mother from Good Hope Village, Essequibo Coast, who passed away nearly a month after giving birth. The teenager died in the early hours of Republic Day, having given birth in January under circumstances that were reportedly not widely […]
The News Desk Reports | Police in the Springlands Station District are investigating a case of alleged wounding that occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2026, around 1:30 p.m. at Lot 667, No. 76 Housing Scheme, Corentyne, Berbice. The victim, 47-year-old Olive Thompson, a ten-day worker residing at the same address, reportedly fled to a neighbor’s […]
ExxonMobil has pledged US $100 Million Dollars to support a new initiative aligned with President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s ambitious agenda to transform the local education sector, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The announcement was made during an event at the State House, hosted by President Ali and First Lady Arya Ali. “This […]
The High Court upheld three contested provisions of Guyana’s Fugitive Offenders Act as constitutional on Monday, clearing a crucial legal hurdle in the extradition proceedings against U.S.-indicted businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed. In a 26-page written ruling, Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh found that Sections 8(3)(A)(a), 8(3)(A)(b), and 8(3)(B)(c) of the Act […]
The trial concerning the March 2020 General and Regional Elections encountered delays on Tuesday when it could not proceed due to the unavailability of defense attorney Eusi Anderson, who is currently out of the jurisdiction. The matter was addressed at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before presiding Magistrate Faith McGusty, who noted that efforts to contact […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has expressed ongoing concerns regarding delays in the extradition proceedings against U.S.-indicted businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed. He highlighted that four months have passed since the United States formally requested their surrender, yet the matter remains unresolved in the Magistrate’s Court. The U.S. extradition request was transmitted in late October […]
With the implementation of new laws governing tinted motor vehicles imminent, motorists are being urged to visit any police station to have their vehicles tested for compliance. Inspector Marvin Forde, stationed at the Ruimveldt Police Station, emphasized the importance of adhering to these regulations during a recent episode of the ‘Road Safety and You’ programme. […]
A 27-year-old resident of Non-Pariel, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Tuesday after being caught with an unlicensed firearm. According to a statement from Police Headquarters, officers were alerted to an incident involving the discharge of a loaded firearm at Buxton Middle Walk around 4:44 AM. Responding to the report, police officers proceeded to a […]
The Ministry of Agriculture is poised to launch a new digital app designed to enhance farmers’ access to real-time agricultural support, including essential soil management guidance and weather forecasts. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha made the announcement during his recent appearance on the Starting Point podcast. The app aims to provide comprehensive agricultural information, allowing users […]
Opposition Parliamentarian Ganesh Mahipaul has admitted that he did not foresee the extent of the 2025 election loss for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). In a recent exclusive interview with the News Room, he indicated that his own post-mortem analysis of the electoral defeat could provide valuable insights into the coalition’s future. The […]
Police in Regional Division 3 are investigating an alleged murder that occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2026, between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM at a shop in La Parafaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara. The incident resulted in the death of 20-year-old Roberto Grant, also known as “Kayan,” an unemployed resident of the area. Preliminary investigations […]
Authorities are currently investigating an alleged incident involving the discharge of a loaded firearm that occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2026, around 5:00 PM at Robb Street, Bourda. The incident reportedly involved two male individuals and a 42-year-old businessman from Shell Road, Kitty, Georgetown, who is identified as the suspect. Acting on information received, police […]
On February 21, 2026, officers from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) conducted a successful operation in the vicinity of Parika, East Bank Essequibo, resulting in the seizure of two 16-gauge shotguns. Acting on information received, the officers intercepted two suspects, identified as Jorllis Lacourt and Argenis Perez, both Venezuelan nationals. A search of the suspects […]
A tragic accident on Sunday night along the Lima Sands Access Road has claimed the life of 17-year-old Sudesh John. The youth was riding an unregistered motorcycle with a 21-year-old pillion rider when the motorcycle collided with a motorcar, identified as PAD 3341, which was driven by a 44-year-old man associated with the Regional Democratic […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Dr. Rupert Roopnarine, former Leader of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), who died early this morning. Dr. Roopnarine served as Minister of Education and Minister of Public Service under the APNU+AFC Government but resigned from his position due to health issues. He was also […]
MP Odessa Primus from the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Political Party publicly expressed her attendance at the 56th Republic Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony, emphasizing the importance of national unity despite political differences. In a Facebook post, Primus asserted, “This is a national event regardless of if the government operates that way.” She highlighted that […]
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, recently attended a reception hosted by the Guyana High Commission in New Delhi to celebrate the nation’s 56th Republic Anniversary. The event gathered an array of distinguished guests, including members of the Diplomatic Corps, officials from the Government of India, private sector representatives, and […]
At the 56th Republic Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony held at Public Buildings, Brickdam, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding Guyana’s territorial integrity and national security. He emphasized that a nation cannot thrive while living in fear of territorial disputes. In his address, President Ali stated that the sanctity of Guyana’s […]
