ENet, Guyana’s leading telecommunications provider, is proudly featured among the local companies showcasing their businesses at the inaugural Diaspora Job Fair in New York. This… Read More »ENet among scores of local companies at Diaspora Job Fair

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will start the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position after qualifying second fastest behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. World champion Verstappen dominated… Read More »Leclerc on Belgian GP pole as Verstappen takes grid penalty

Deandra Dottin has come out of international retirement and made herself available for West Indies selection once again, nearly two years after her sudden decision… Read More »Dottin ends international retirement ahead of women’s T20 World Cup

Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the West Indies Championship XI, set to compete in a warm-up fixture against South Africa from 31… Read More »Chanderpaul, Thorne and Smith selected for warm-up duties against South Africa

Guyana secured a dominant 89-run victory over Trinidad & Tobago in the third round of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Men’s U-19 Super50… Read More »Regional U-19 50-Over: Dindyal and Rampertab shine as Guyana stay unbeaten

Guyanese swimmer Raekwon Noel made history on Saturday, shattering his national record in the 400m freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Noel clocked an… Read More »Swimmer Raekwon Noel breaks national record at Paris Olympics

African organisations have received grants from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports to spearhead Emancipation activities and celebrations. This financial support, aimed at preserving… Read More »African organisations receive Emancipation grants

Retold by Danielle Swain; danielle@newsroom.gy Photography Yusuf Ali Series editor Neil Marks The News Room team travels across Guyana, capturing stories from Guyanese to highlight our… Read More »People of the Republic: Ernest Abraham, Two Miles, Kumaka, Moruca

President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali assured the 170 children participating in a national youth camp organised by Men on Mission (MoM) that the government is… Read More »‘We are moulding you into the best citizens’ – President Ali tells youth camp

Orisvaldo De Oliveira Moura and Sabastiao De Oliveira Moura, Brazilian nationals, have been charged by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) for violating the Guyana… Read More »Brazilian brothers charged by SOCU for violating Gold Board Act

Banks DIH Limited on Friday launched its US$13 million automotive dealership and parking facility at Plantation Ruimveldt, Georgetown. This six-storey, 208,000-square-foot building is a regional… Read More »Banks DIH unveils US$13M automotive dealership and parking facility

A major breakthrough in a high-profile murder investigation occurred late Friday night when police apprehended Quacy Jamal Craig, a suspect wanted for questioning in a… Read More »Man wanted for murder arrested after high-speed chase

Jobo Keion Singh, an 18-year-old labourer from Land of Canaan Squatting Area, was Friday charged with being an accessory to murder in connection with the… Read More »Labourer, 18, charged for alleged role in EBD murder

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. The newly commissioned $565.3 million Greenwich Park Pump Station in Region 3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) will significantly improve the lives of… Read More »Newly commissioned $565M Greenwich Park pump station to support 5000 acres of farmland

The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and… Read More »Opening ceremony lights up Paris in unique style

…the oil horizon? From the time it took over in late 2020, the PPP made our country’s policy on oil production crystal clear: we’re gonna… Read More »What’s on…

Over time, numerous cases of domestic violence have been reported in the Guyanese media. Many were brutally killed in some instances. Unfortunately, it continues despite… Read More »Addressing trauma within our society

Charged: Sabastiao De Oliveira Moura Two Brazilian nationals were charged on Friday, by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) for failing to maintain and produce… Read More »Brazilian duo charged with failing to keep gold records after busted with raw gold

– urges them to be visible, proactive in executing duties Local Government and Regional Development Minister Sonia Parag addressing Neighbourhood Democratic Councillors and Overseers at… Read More »“Come out of your offices” – Min Parag tells NDC officials

– says petroleum earning is spent on developmental projects to benefit all Guyanese Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has scoffed at the… Read More »Hughes’ ‘lofty cash transfer proposal’ would see citizens earning $35,000 per year – Jagdeo

President Dr. Irfaan Ali addressing the launch of the Regional Economic Agri-Insurance Programme (REAP) President Dr. Irfaan Ali has revealed that the Guyana Government intends… Read More »Govt eyes producing organic sugar, developing cassava flour mill by leveraging science & technology

…Ross closely trailing The rivalry between jockeys and horses will be boiling hot on Sunday, August 11, at the Rising Sun Turf Club, in the… Read More »Appadu enjoys slim lead as Guyana’s leading jockey

Giftland OfficeMax, a prominent supporter of community and social causes, has thrown its support behind the 592TIP Ball Competition, organised by the Ministerial Task Force… Read More »Giftland pledges $100,000 to support 592TIP Ball competition

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports/National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with the Guyana Table Tennis Association, got the Nursery Table Tennis Sports Academy… Read More »Johnson deems Table Tennis Camp building ground for champions

Dear Editor, Several days ago, I had the gruesome displeasure of witnessing a harrowing incident of child abuse observed in the most distressing video shared… Read More »We must urgently address child abuse, domestic violence & mental health-related issues

Dear Editor In a recently published editorial concerning the global performance towards reaching the targets of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals correctly observed that “only… Read More »Guyana bucks the global trend with SDGs

Rajendra Kellawan- GBTI Drive home 2023 winner, second from left: Pernell Cummings – GBTI Marketing Manager, First from right Nadia Sagar – GBTI General Counsel,… Read More »GBTI Bank launches “Drive Into Your Dream Home With a Home Loan” campaign with as low as 3.8% interest rate

As the Caribbean Community (Caricom) rebuilds from the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl which wreaked havoc in five Member States, the region has collectively signed… Read More »Caricom States sign onto agri-insurance initiative to recover from climate-related disasters

Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister Kwame McCoy presenting the grant to one of the recipients The Government of Guyana on Friday distributed… Read More »Govt distributes cash grants to several organisations ahead of Emancipation Day celebrations

National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) project coordinator Kene Moseley The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) under its Mangroves Restoration Project over… Read More »Over 500 hectares of mangroves restored through NAREI mangrove restoration project

– 170 children to be exposed to social, and life skills President, Dr. Irfaan Ali assured the 170 children participating in a national youth camp… Read More »‘We are moulding you into the best citizens’ – Pres Ali tells youth camp

Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo stated that the Executive arm of the Government has no power to intervene in the work… Read More »VP Jagdeo proposes quality of court rulings impact judicial promotions

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is intensifying efforts to combat the illegal use of trade plates on Guyana’s roadways as such, the head of Traffic… Read More »GPF to crack down on misuse of trade plates

Emanuel Archibald and Chelsea Edghill were the flag bearers for Guyana at the 2024 Games opening Team Guyana were smartly decked out in Paris, France… Read More »Team Guyana take centre stage as Olympic Games open

…WFA President says team is “well-rounded”, ready to impress Women’s Football Association (WFA) President Andrea Johnson says the 18-player squad representing Guyana in the upcoming… Read More »GFF names 18-member National U15 Girls’ team

The highly-anticipated Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) international drag racing event, dubbed Drag Wars 3 has been announced for August 3-4. The Club… Read More »GMR&SC Drag Wars 3 set for August 4

– distances itself from illegal activity by ranks The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has issued a strong statement distancing itself from any involvement in illegal… Read More »GFS launches investigation into arrest of fireman with illegal liquor

Guyana’s sugar targets for 2024 are projected to fall short due to various factors including the recent drought condition that severely impacted production. This was… Read More »Challenging year ahead as GAWU foresees shortfall in sugar production

Charged: Ivan Anthony Scipio Fifty-two-year-old Ivan Anthony Scipio, a US citizen from Durban Street, Georgetown was Thursday charged for exporting gold without the relevant documentation.… Read More »US citizen who attempted to smuggle $6.7 million in raw gold charged, remanded to prison

Kaieteur News – A 24-year-old man from Tabatinga, Lethem, Region Nine is nursing burns about his body after he was set on fire by someone… Read More »Lethem man set on fire after row

‘About 182,000 people’ displaced from central and eastern Khan Younis from Monday – Thursday, UN OCHA says. Al Jazeera – More than 180,000 Palestinians have… Read More »More than 180,000 displaced from Gaza’s Khan Younis in four days, UN says

Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in collaboration with Lynch Caribbean Brokers out of Barbados on Friday launched the Regional Economical Agri-Insurance Programme (REAP)… Read More »Regional Agri-insurance programme launched to safeguard farmers from threats

Kaieteur News – The passage of the country’s new oil spill legislation will override any guarantee or agreement ExxonMobil Guyana has relative to oil spills… Read More »New oil spill law to override any guarantee Exxon has with Guyana – Jagdeo

Kaieteur News – Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton on Thursday met with representatives of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) to discuss migrant workers and their… Read More »Labour Minister discusses migrant workers’ welfare with PSC

Kaieteur News – A 47-year-old salesman reportedly drowned on Tuesday after he slipped and fell from a boat in Orealla Village, Corentyne River, Berbice, Region… Read More »Man, 47, drowns at Orealla

Kaieteur News – Former table tennis player Edinho Lewis was on Friday placed on $1,350,000 bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before… Read More »Former table tennis player on $1.3M bail for possession of guns, ammo and drugs

…says PPP/C has depoliticised SOCU Kaieteur News – Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday assured that there will be no cover-up in the probe… Read More »No cover-up in GPF corruption probe – Jagdeo assures

Kaieteur News – A construction worker was on Thursday charged with Break and Enter and Larceny and remanded to prison when he appeared at the… Read More »Construction worker remanded over Break and Enter and Larceny charge

Kaieteur News – A 52-year-old United States (U.S.) citizen was on Thursday granted $800,000 bail when he appeared at the Diamond Magistrates’ Court to answer… Read More »U.S. citizen on $800,000 bail for alleged gold smuggling

…says such action can result in imprisonment Kaieteur News – The Bar Council of The Bar Association of Guyana on Wednesday warned against threats and… Read More »Bar Association warns against threats to Judicial Officers

Kaieteur News – The People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) on Friday called the Ministry of Education’s proposed six to seven per cent increase for teachers… Read More »Govt.’s 6% proposed increase to teachers another slap in the face – PNC

Kaieteur News – Two Brazilian brothers were on Friday charged for failing to keep records of the gold they buy in Port Kaituma and Eyelash,… Read More »Brazilian brothers charged for failing to keep gold records

Kaieteur News – Two bandits armed with a gun and a knife on Friday reportedly beat a 21-year-old man for his Lindy Scooter on Congress… Read More »Bandits beat South Ruimveldt man for motorcycle  

The Guyana Fire Service on Friday confirmed that it has launched a comprehensive investigation into a serious incident involving Station Officer Clayton Pantlitz, who was… Read More »Fire Service distances agency from Officer found with illegal liquor

England lost openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett late in the evening session as they surrendered the initiative to reach 38-3 at stumps on day… Read More »West Indies fight back to leave third Test finely poised

Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Councillors and Overseers have one of the most important roles nationally. To successfully execute their day-to-day duties, they are encouraged to… Read More »‘Your job is not a 9 to 5’ – Parag tells NDC councillors and overseers

On Wednesday, July 31, Adrienne Galanek, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy, Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, and the Male Empowerment Network (MEN) will launch… Read More »U.S. Government to launch youth workforce readiness project

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) has certified three new local companies under its Made in Guyana and Product Certification Programmes in July 2024.… Read More »Three new companies join GNBS ‘Made in Guyana,’ Product Certification Programmes

Zion Hickerson, a promising nine-year-old Guyanese athlete, is set to embark on an intensive training regimen aimed at propelling him to international stardom. With the… Read More »Nine-year-old Guyanese Zion Hickerson heads to Arsenal Football Camp

The Ministerial Task Force on Trafficking in Persons has launched the 592TIP ball competition, a five-a-side football tournament aimed at raising awareness about human trafficking.… Read More »592TIP ball aims to bring awareness on human trafficking

The Guyana Defence Force Football Club (GDF FC), is ready to represent Guyana at the ongoing Caribbean Football Union Club Shield tournament. The 20-team tournament… Read More »Guyana Defence Force FC ready for CFU Club Shield battle

The Guyana Women’s Football Association (WFA) is brimming with confidence as they prepare to send an 18-player squad to compete in the Concacaf Under-15 Girls’… Read More »Young Lady Jags eager to ‘roar’ at CONCACAF U-15 Championship

A five-member Guyanese team is set to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which officially opens today. Leading the charge is Emanuel Archibald, CAC… Read More »Guyanese athletes set for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Ivan Anthony Scipio, a 52-year-old painter residing on Durban Street in Georgetown was charged with the illegal export of gold earlier this week. Scipio, who… Read More »Another gold smuggler charged

As the government continues to improve traffic management and reduce road violations, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has instructed that e-ticketing systems must be installed… Read More »Pres. Ali says e-ticketing system must be installed on all new highways

The Ministry of Housing and Water handed over five core homes to low-income families on Thursday, as part of its programme to provide sustainable and… Read More »Another five EBD families receive core homes

…wokeness? Last year, your Eyewitness explained a word that has been gaining currency across the world – “WOKE”! In case you forgot, as the hip… Read More »What’s with…

We need to get serious about disaster preparedness. What does that entail? Disaster preparedness refers to measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects… Read More »Emergency response planning

President Ali addressing fisherfolk at Mon Repos Issues affecting fisherfolk and residents of Mon Repos Village, along the East Coast Demerara (ECD) will be resolved… Read More »Issues affecting Mon Repos residents, fisherfolk will be resolved in phases – Pres. Ali

Guyana is now the only country in the region offering a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care (BSRC) at the University of Guyana (UG).… Read More »Guyana 1st in C’bean to introduce University Degree in respiratory care

– also 6% for 2025 and 2026 GTU President Mark Lyte (L) and Permanent Secretary of the Education Ministry Shannielle Hoosein-Outar after signing the Agreement… Read More »Govt proposes 7% salary increase for teachers for 2024

– says Guyana will be even more competitive with reduced energy costs Guyana’s Permanent Rep to UN, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett While certain parts of the world… Read More »Guyana making progress in transitioning to clean energy – UN Permanent Rep

– accused Party of using PPP/C as a cover for own ineptitude In response to calls by Alliance For Change (AFC) Leader Nigel Hughes for… Read More »VP Jagdeo challenges AFC to come forward with its national development plan

Organisers and players of the tournament The Eve Leary Ground will be filled with excitement as the 592 Tip-ball Tournament slated for July 28 gets… Read More »592 Tip-ball Tournament set for July 28

…impressed by “underdog” champions Guyana Panthers The Guyana Panthers were the underdogs of the tournament On Sunday, the Guyana Panthers jubilantly lifted the inaugural Youth… Read More »Forde pleased with Guyanese performance in Youth Academy Cup

Jonathan Van Lange has been a key player with bat and ball On the back of two major victories earlier this week, Guyana’s Under-19 men’s… Read More »CWI Rising Stars 50-Over Championships: Guyana lead points table heading into 3rd round

Steven Jacobs (left) is another sponsor through his businesses  The Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast continues to gain momentum, with Premier Insurance, Jacobs Jewellery,… Read More »Premier Insurance, Jacobs Jewellery & First Change join Kares One Guyana T10 Blast

Dear Editor, Caricom Heads of Government are meeting at the end of July. This meeting is taking place at a time when three countries in… Read More »Bold stance needed by Caricom leaders

Dear Editor, BIt would seem as if the Lyrics of Lynn Anderson’s 1970 song, “Rose Garden” were scribed with the PNC Party in mind. Their… Read More »Isn’t it time the PNC begs pardon from Guyanese?

To bolster Guyana’s efforts to further enhance data collection to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, Resident Representative of the United Nations… Read More »UNDP partners with Home Affairs Ministry to combat gender-based violence

As the government continues to prioritize homeownership for vulnerable populations, five low-income individuals on the East Bank of Demerara received Core Homes under the Adequate… Read More »5 EBD families receive core homes

The Head of the Law Department at the University of Guyana, Professor Kenneth Benjamin was honoured by the Hugh Wooding Law School for his distinguished… Read More »UG’s Law Professor honoured by Hugh Wooding Law School for outstanding contributions to legal education

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Officers attached to the Labour Ministry are currently undergoing Standard of Training, Certification, and Watch Keeping (STCW) training. OSH officers… Read More »OSH officers undergo maritime training

– Police working on other leads Arrested Eon Fagundes As investigations continue into the discovery of a large cache of guns and ammunition at the… Read More »Suspects remain tight-lipped on discovery of large cache of guns & ammo at Kitty

Some 20 young residents of Festival City and surrounding communities in the North Ruimveldt, Georgetown area will soon be certified electricians and plumbers, following the… Read More »North Ruimveldt youths being trained as electricians, plumbers

…3rd sub-contractor added to team to fast-track project Public Works Minister Juan Edghill inspecting ongoing works at site Determined to ensure the Cemetery Road project… Read More »Cemetery Road Project: MoPW to monitor ongoing work to enforce compliance with 3-week deadline – Min. Edghill

First Lady Arya Ali alongside various sponsors and representatives of the orphanages that will benefit Through First Lady Arya Ali’s “Adopt-an-Orphanage” initiative, sponsorship was secured… Read More »9 orphanages adopted for 1 year in 3rd phase of ‘Adopt an Orphanage’ initiative

…Century 21, GUYOIL, Jagmohan saddle up Century 21 hands over its sponsorship cheque to a representative of the Guyana Cup organisers Sponsorship for next month’s… Read More »Guyana Cup 2024: Sponsorship continues to grow