Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, has issued a strong warning against corruption within the prison system, emphasizing that anyone involved in smuggling contraband will face strict legal consequences. In a recent interview with the News Room, Elliot highlighted the Prison Service’s intensified search efforts across all facilities, which have led to the discovery of numerous […]
Lennox George Benjamin, a 69-year-old resident of Prashad Nagar, tragically lost his life on Thursday afternoon after being crushed by a truck near the intersection of Lamaha Street and Vlissengen Road. According to police reports, the accident involved motor lorry #GAH 5884, driven by a 33-year-old male from Long Creek, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, and Benjamin, who […]
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has issued a statement to clarify misinformation circulating on social media concerning an electrical incident that occurred during GuyExpo on Thursday, November 13. At approximately 6:00 PM, power was interrupted to around fifteen booths located on the tarmac of the Exhibition Centre. GPL’s technical team responded promptly and […]
A 22-year-old motorcyclist, Barth Paul, tragically lost his life following a collision with a motor pickup along the Barrack Retreat Corridor on Thursday at approximately 1:00 PM. The accident involved two Brazil-registered vehicles. The pickup was driven by a 46-year-old Brazilian national who resides in Central Lethem. Preliminary investigations indicate that Paul was traveling west […]
Chief Wendell Blanhum announced that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has recorded a notable decline in crime, with 2025 witnessing the lowest levels of serious offenses in the past decade. The statistics reveal a reduction of 801 serious crimes, falling from 1,070 in 2024 to just 269 in the current year. Blanhum shared these findings […]
Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken announced on Friday that the recent bombing at the Mobil gas station in Georgetown does not appear to be connected to two similar incidents from earlier this year. Speaking during the launch of the Force’s Christmas Policing Plan, Hicken shared insights from ongoing investigations, stating, “Based on our investigation, there […]
In the early hours of Thursday, November 13, 2025, officers from the Law Enforcement and Investigation Division (LEID) of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) were attacked by suspected smugglers during an enforcement operation near No. 61 Village, Berbice. The operation targeted a large wooden motor vessel carrying a significant quantity of uncustomed goods, including alcoholic […]
Oyanna Stewart, a 28-year-old resident of Wismar, Linden, has been granted bail in the amount of $600,000 after being charged with manslaughter on Friday. She is accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend, 30-year-old Kevin Alexander, also from Wismar. Stewart appeared before Magistrate Rushelle Liverpool at the Linden Magistrate’s Court. She was not required to enter […]
In alignment with its zero-tolerance stance on illegal mining operations, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is actively conducting joint-agency operations in the Ireng area to combat unlawful mining practices and related issues. During these recent operations, multiple illegal mining sites were identified, resulting in the confiscation of equipment and minerals in accordance with […]
The Ministry of Education is undertaking a comprehensive review of the National School Feeding Programme to enhance its nutritional offerings and ensure a lasting positive impact on school children and their families across the country. Minister of Education Sonia Parag, who assumed office in September, stated, “I had a sit down with the School Feeding […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday evening that the government is actively implementing measures to establish the Guyana Development Bank, which is expected to be fully operational by the end of the first quarter of 2026. In his remarks at the opening ceremony of GuyExpo 2025, President Ali stated that the administrative and legal […]
Seventeen-year-old Colwin Collis Sealey, affectionately known as “Collo,” tragically lost his life following a car accident on the Bath Settlement Public Road, West Coast Berbice. He succumbed to severe head, spinal, and neck injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital after the accident early Sunday morning. The only son in a family of five siblings, Colwin’s […]
The case related to the deadly terrorist attack at the Mobil Gas Station resumed on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where all accused individuals were remanded as additional disclosures were presented. Before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, the defendants included 33-year-old Venezuelan Daniel Alexander Ramirez Poedemo, 44-year-old Venezuelan Alexander Bettancourt, Venezuelan national Krystal LaCruz, […]
For Shereen and Michael Sealey, graduating from the University of Guyana represents more than just individual success; it symbolizes a decade of shared resilience and determination. Both dedicated police officers, they have defied the odds and risen above their humble beginnings, proving that hard work and support can lead to great achievements. Shereen’s story starts […]
Daily oil production in the Stabroek Block has surged to 900,000 barrels, marking a significant milestone announced by ExxonMobil Guyana and its co-venturers. This achievement follows the successful startup of Guyana’s fourth offshore oil project, Yellowtail, which has now reached its initial annual average production capacity of 250,000 barrels of oil per day. Alistair Routledge, […]
GuyExpo 2025 officially opened tonight at the National Exhibition Centre, showcasing more than 270 local, regional, and international companies under the theme “Transformation through Entrepreneurship and Innovation.” Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, emphasized the significance of this theme, highlighting Guyana’s remarkable growth and the critical role of entrepreneurship and innovation in shaping […]
In response to Yesterday’s front-page headline in the Stabroek News titled “Extradition treaty says requesting party must pay their expenses,” we wish to clarify the interpretation of Article 13 of the extradition treaty between the United States of America and Guyana. The article states that “all expenses connected with the extradition shall be borne by […]
After nearly two decades in education, 37-year-old Dhankumar Singh proudly graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) as the Best Industrial Technology Student. “I wasn’t expecting that. I was just working towards being the best Industrial Technology teacher. But it was an accomplished feeling for me at this age,” he shared with the […]
A total of 110 individuals have lost their lives in traffic accidents across the country this year, following 99 fatal incidents. This statistic marks a slight increase from 107 deaths arising from 95 fatal accidents in the same period in 2024. Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh expressed concern over the rising numbers, despite an overall 8 […]
Husband-and-wife duo Lokoya and Curtly Critchlow have combined their expertise to create Lokademy, an innovative AI-powered study app designed to support students preparing for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams. In an interview with the News Room, Lokoya shared her vision for making educational resources accessible to every student, regardless of their location. “I […]
