The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has issued a statement addressing what it describes as misleading claims made by the WIN Party regarding the approval of polling agents for the upcoming elections. In a press release, GECOM emphasized that the assertions made by the WIN Party misrepresent the facts surrounding the appointment of polling agents. GECOM […]
In a strong denunciation of businessman Azruddin Mohamed, President Dr. Irfaan Ali declared on Friday night that Mohamed is unfit to lead Guyana, describing him as a “bluff” whose failed business ventures are built on bribery and corruption. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the News Room, President Ali emphasized that Azruddin’s track record demonstrates […]
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has issued a public apology regarding an incident that occurred yesterday in Berbice, where a fallen utility pole caused damage to a customer’s home. In a statement released on social media, GPL expressed regret over the unfortunate event and confirmed that their teams have completed immediate electrical repairs. […]
Detectives from Regional Division 4’B’ are investigating the murder of 40-year-old Ryan Fredericks, a boat operator from Mongrippa Hill, Bartica. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Safari Inn Hotel in Friendship, East Bank Demerara. Fredericks was reportedly killed by a female suspect, whose identity remains unknown at this […]
A distressing incident unfolded yesterday at the home of Sherita Crandon when a Guyana Power and Light (GPL) light post crashed into her bedroom around 3:45 PM. Crandon, who was bonding with her newborn baby at the time, rushed to safety upon hearing a strange sound, only to find the light post had fallen inside […]
Following a ruling by Chief Justice Ag Navindra Singh that dismissed the case brought against the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) by the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), the party’s presidential candidate, Amanza Walton-Desir, announced plans to appeal the decision. The FGM had challenged GECOM’s decision to exclude the party from the national ballot in three regions. […]
A break-in at the La Jalousie Estate Uma Maheshwar Mandir on the West Coast Demerara has resulted in the theft of four large speakers. The incident has been reported to local authorities, who are currently conducting an investigation. In light of the theft, the La Jalousie Estate Mandir Committee is urging the community to remain […]
The Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre has made significant strides in public dental services in Guyana by successfully completing a complex Bridge procedure utilizing state-of-the-art digital technology. This landmark achievement underscores the Centre’s commitment to providing high-quality dental care. The procedure was performed by Dr. Sergio Africano, a Specialist in Autodontics and Digital Dentistry. Leveraging advanced […]
Reuters Reports : Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have intensified as a significant U.S. naval buildup occurs in the Southern Caribbean. U.S. officials assert that this deployment is aimed at addressing threats posed by Latin American drug cartels. President Donald Trump has prioritized cracking down on drug trafficking as part of his administration’s […]
Police in Regional Division Two have initiated an investigation following the discovery of a badly decomposed body on Annandale Beach, located on the Essequibo Coast, on Thursday. Detectives and senior officers were dispatched to the Annandale Seawall around 11:30 AM after receiving reports about the grim find. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of a […]
News Source Guyana Reports : The We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) party made a significant push in the mining town of Linden on Wednesday night with its final rally before Monday’s elections. Linden, a traditional stronghold for the People’s National Congress and the PNC-led APNU, has become a focal point in the battle for votes. […]
Ravoldo Birbal, a newcomer and youth candidate for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), is calling on Guyanese citizens to head to the polls on Monday and vote for his party to remove the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP) from office. Speaking at a public meeting in Corriverton, Berbice on Wednesday night, Birbal emphasized […]
News Source Guyana Reports : In response to rising concerns about the potential misuse of private citizen data, Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Bharrat Jagdeo stated that the private cellphone numbers being contacted by party activists were gathered from “various sources.” Citizens have recently reported an influx of phone […]
Five individuals took their oath to become certified Land Surveyors during a ceremony at the Office of the President on Thursday, with President Irfaan Ali emphasizing the high standards and integrity required in the profession. The newly certified surveyors—Meshacq Richards, Kishon Dos Santos, Justin Jarvis, Troy Histick, and Tyrek Grant—were present for the ceremony, while […]
In just a few months since their opening, five regional hospitals across Guyana have provided care to approximately 25,000 patients, according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali. He made this announcement during the commissioning of the sixth regional hospital at No. 75 Village in Region Six on Thursday. President Ali highlighted that the five operational hospitals […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo expressed deep concern over the alarming prevalence of domestic violence in Guyana, pledging to enhance government efforts to combat this grave issue. “It happens too often and in a really brutal way that stuns the country… It has no place in a modern society,” Jagdeo stated during his weekly press […]
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), has emphasized that translating Guyana’s economic prosperity into social benefits will be a primary focus of the party if re-elected in the upcoming General and Regional Elections. The PPP/C is one of six parties vying for votes in the 2025 elections. At […]
Jason Carter, chairperson of The Carter Center Board of Trustees and grandson of the late U.S. President Jimmy Carter, will lead the organization’s election observation mission in Guyana. The Carter Center’s team of election observers has already arrived in the country and is currently undergoing training in preparation for their role on election day. Carter […]
A 10-year-old boy is hospitalized after being shot in the chest by his father, who fatally shot the boy’s mother in a tragic incident on Charlotte Street, Georgetown, on Tuesday. The child, who suffered a single gunshot wound, is reported to be in stable condition but remains under close medical supervision as he recovers from […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced early Thursday that commuters will be able to travel on the new Demerara River Bridge at the beginning of September, as final structural and auxiliary works are nearing completion. “Very early in September, we’ll be driving on and off the bridge,” President Ali declared during a visit to the site, […]
