President Dr Irfaan Ali addressing vendors at the new Leonora Market The vending and shopping experience at the newly constructed Leonora Market, West Coast Demerara… Read More »Safer, more convenient shopping with new security, parking, extended hours at Leonora Market

Championship leader Vishok Persaud is in pole position after clocking the unofficial fastest lap time of 1:16.084s in Group 4 (2WD) in qualifying at the… Read More »Persaud, Lall set up sizzling Group 4 showdown at ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions

Kemol Savory hit the only half-century on the Harpy Eagles’ scorecard The Guyana Harpy Eagles suffered their third loss of this year’s CG United Regional… Read More »CG United Regional Super50: Harpy Eagles downed by Red Force in rain-affected contest

CEO of Global Tours and Travel, Waynewright Orderson Guyanese who had once only dreamed of experiencing the vibrant culture of Miami are now in for… Read More »Global Tours, US Embassy bringing Miami culture to Guyana with exclusive event

A 33-year-old Georgetown man, has been remanded to prison on three separate fraud charges amid accusations of repeat offences. Kitt, who resides at Lot 99… Read More »Man charged after multiple fraud incidents at police station, Housing Ministry

Model of the Gas-to-Energy Project While the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Project has a 20 year pay back period to amortise the project at US$55 million per… Read More »Gas-to-Energy: Project could pay for itself in 8 years with liquified natural gas (LNG) sales – VP

COFONA band of New Amsterdam which has been engaged in activities not only in the township of New Amsterdam but the entire country honoured. The… Read More »COFONA band of New Amsterdam honoured

…1 year ahead of lease expiration ExxonMobil Guyana, which has been leasing the Prosperity Floating production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel that is servicing the… Read More »ExxonMobil completes US$1.2B purchase of Prosperity FPSO

…VP confident of US energy funding support as Trump begins 2nd term US President-elect Donald Trump, with incoming first lady Melania Trump With the recent… Read More »Guyana Govt stands ready to work with incoming US administration

Nations School of Technology celebrated a milestone achievement on Friday as its inaugural cohort of students completed the City and Guilds Level 1 Award in… Read More »1st cohort of City & Guilds welding course graduates from Nations School of Technology

…to pay $750,000 in court cost Attorney General, Anil Nandlall. SC Assistant Police Commissioner (ACP) Calvin Brutus and his wife Adonika Aulder has been ordered by… Read More »Brutus withdraws another Court case filed against SOCU, top cop, AG

In a matter of weeks, history will be made when the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) T20 tournament bowls off at the Guyana National… Read More »Windsor Estates among sponsors of ExxonMobil Guyana GSL T20

Having travelled all the way from Region One week after week to participate in the Courts Optical Pee-Wee football tournament, Santa Rosa Primary got the… Read More »Sacrifices worth it, as Santa Rosa relish Pee-Wee title

West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair The new year would bring a new tournament to the mining town of Linden, as local organisers team up with… Read More »Softball tournament slated for Linden is powered by Sinclair Foundation

Kaieteur News- “Graduating from the University of Guyana is a moment I will forever cherish. It’s more than just receiving a diploma—it’s a symbol of… Read More »Kaieteur News reporter graduates from UG

(Hefty fines for Encouraging suicide) By Christal Yong   kaieteur News- A person who encourages or assists another to commit suicide can face a hefty… Read More »Encouraging suicide can lead to 10 years’ imprisonment and a $2M Fine – Suicide Prevention Commission 

kaieteur News- A 21-year-old man was electrocuted on Wednesday while repairing an angle grinder at his home in Lovely Lass Village, West Coast Berbice (WCB).… Read More »Man electrocuted while repairing angle grinder

Kaieteur News-The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Five will soon overlook the construction of a $15,673,140 doctors’ living quarters at De Hoop Branch Road,… Read More »$15M contract awarded to construct doctors’ quarter at District N0.10 Health Centre

…Hard truths By GHK Lall Kaieteur News-  Vice President Kamala Harris did everything right during her election campaign.  She still came up short, and it… Read More »The return of Trump – a raw, grassroots postmortem 

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- In politics, it’s the quiet signals—those unmistakable nudges and gestures—that betray a party’s intentions long before any official declaration. Today, the… Read More »Is PNCR laying the foundation to boycott the elections?

Kaieteur News- As long as gold prices remain high when the Oko West Mine starts producing gold in 2028, the Government of Guyana (GoG) might… Read More »Guyana ‘might’ receive taxes from Canadian mining company if gold price remain​s high – CEO

Kaieteur News- Embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Calvin Brutus has withdrawn his legal challenge against the order to freeze multiple bank accounts containing a… Read More »Brutus withdraws case challenging order to freeze bank accounts containing $500M

​Kaieteur News- Swift action by the members of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) prevented the complete destruction of Fireside Suites located on Garnett Street, Georgetown.… Read More »Swift action by GFS prevents major destruction at Fireside Suites

Aljazeera–The Israeli military killed more civilians and journalists in attacks across Gaza, especially its besieged north. The Israeli military has killed several dozen Palestinians across… Read More »Israeli attacks kill 40 as limited aid arrives in ravaged northern Gaza

Kaieteur News- The Government of Guyana is unable to say whether the country will obtain improved fiscal benefits from the seventh oil project – Hammerhead,… Read More »Jagdeo cannot say if Guyana will get improved fiscal benefits from 7th oil project until Exxon makes full submission 

– says Guyana’s crude is cheap to produce, of good quality By Renay Sambach Kaieteur News- Last Thursday, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo dismissed concerns raised… Read More »Jagdeo brushes off World Bank’s warning of oil glut lowering prices

Dear Editor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India is scheduled to visit Guyana for two days after attending the Nov 18th and 19th G-20 Summit… Read More »First Encounter with Narendra Modi

Dear Editor, The world is still trying to digest “The Tariff Man,” Donald Trump’s successful comeback for a second term as the US president-elect and… Read More »Donald Trump – the Tariff man and deal maker

Dear Editor, The Democratic National Congress wishes to advise Guyanese that it will unfortunately be unable to fund its Annual General Meeting for 2024, which… Read More »Guyanese, Civil Society Urged to Host Forum on Options for Alternative Government Post-2025.

Dear Editor, While geographically far way, the Caribbean region is extremely important for India, a rising global player, and the region must have figured prominently… Read More »CARICOM Should build a Partnership with India

…Editorial Kaieteur News- Guyana’s leading oilman, Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo stated his position clearly.  The decision has been made by the PPP/C Government to forego… Read More »World Bank warning v. Jagdeo’s prediction

…Dem Boys Seh Kaieteur News- Who woulda thought de Pee N Cee woulda reach dis state? De party lookin’ like a man lost in a… Read More »Is time fuh Soul Jah Bai to mek a comeback!

Phil Salt powered a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados. After a… Read More »T20I: Salt blasts 103* to give England series lead over West Indies

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the ICC that India will not travel to Pakistan to participate in the 2025… Read More »India will not travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy

A 21-year-old man from West Coast Berbice tragically died after being electrocuted while working with an angle grinder at his home on November 6. The… Read More »21-year-old electrocuted while using angle grinder at home

By Danielle Swain danielle@newsroom.gy  World leaders will next week descend on Azerbaijan, the former Soviet republic bounded by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains, for… Read More »The One Billion Dollar Story: As the World Chases Climate Cash, Guyana Shows How It’s Done

The two men involved in a fraudulent scheme to steal millions from a Berbice jeweller were charged and brought before the court on Friday, facing… Read More »UPDATE: Two men charged in staged multi-million dollar robbery

In two weeks’ time, the Ministry of Housing and Water will be returning to Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) to distribute about 1,600 house lots… Read More »1,600 house lots to be allocated in Linden in two weeks

Danielle Swain, a young journalist with News Room Guyana, has been awarded a fellowship by Climate Tracker to report on the UN Climate Summit (COP29)… Read More »News Room’s Danielle Swain wins reporting fellowship to cover UN climate summit in Azerbaijan

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has outlined the government’s vision of creating an urban estate of harmony that marries nature with luxury in an urban… Read More »Gov’t aiming to create ‘urban estate of harmony’ to boost tourism

Two low-income families from Mon Repos and Lusignan on the East Coast Demerara corridor received new homes through the government’s Core Homes Support programme on… Read More »Core homes handed over to families in Mon Repos, Lusignan

The University of Guyana (UG) recently celebrated a historic milestone, its 58th convocation ceremony which marked the graduation of over 3,500 students, the largest class… Read More »Next generation of leaders

Ole Abe Lincoln – “Honest Abe” they called him during his lifetime – once described democracy as “government of the people, by the people, for… Read More »Democracy …in America 

…lawyer argues not a breach of bail Assistant Police Commissioner (ACP) Calvin Brutus Assistant Police Commissioner (ACP) Calvin Brutus, his wife Adonika Aulder and driver,… Read More »Brutus, 2 others fail to report to SOCU, as ordered by court

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo The Government is moving to contract another power ship to boost the supply of electricity in time for Christmas. This new… Read More »Govt to contract power ship to boost electricity supply for Christmas

A 14-year-old boy from ‘B’ Field Sophia, Greater Georgetown is in stable condition after being shot in the chest during a chaotic series of events… Read More »14-year-old shot in robbery pursuit at Durban Park

…as 500 persons receive land titles Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal handing over title The Government has expended some $62 billion over the past… Read More »50th ‘Dream Realised’ exercise: $62B expended on ECD housing development over last 4 years – Croal

President Dr Irfaan Ali has emphasised Guyana’s commitment to a sustainable future during an interactive session with the Latin American Conservation Council (LACC) at the… Read More »President Ali showcases eco-friendly vision to Latin American Conservation Council

…as QC, Anna Regina, ISA Islamic School students receive regional awards for outstanding performances Education Minister Priya Manickchand A group of exceptional students hailing from… Read More »Guyana tops Caribbean in CSEC, CAPE 2024

When the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) T20 tournament bowls off on November 26th, the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) Franchise would be looking to… Read More »ExxonMobil Guyana GSL T20: ‘Definitely want to win it the first time’ – Paul

Fans from Essequibo and Berbice will have the comfort of purchasing tickets for the much-anticipated ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League T20 matches within their counties,… Read More »Berbice, Essequibo locations revealed for ExxonMobil Guyana GSL Ticket sales

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) recently concluded the first phase of its CONCACAF C Licence education programme, designed for coaches involved in Guyana’s Elite League… Read More »GFF wraps up first phase of Elite Level C Licence Coaching course

…Action bowls off today Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled a formidable 15-man squad for the first two matches of the upcoming ‘Rivalry’ T20I series… Read More »5 Guyanese in ‘dynamic’ Windies squad for Rivalry T20I series against England

Dear Editor, It is almost five years since the March 2nd, 2020 General and Regional Elections were held, yet those persons alleged to have been… Read More »Is it the political purpose of APNU/AFC to delay case before next elections?

Dear Editor, I write in response to (Elder) Hamilton Green and the WPA calling for (supporting) a referendum on renegotiation of the Exxon contract. Referendum… Read More »Will the proposed referendum violate investment agreement on Exxon renegotiation?

 Kaieteur News- Three days after Kaieteur News reported that an Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD) man was mistaken for a thief, abducted and brutally beaten,… Read More »Man pays victim $200k after abducting, beating him thinking he is a thief

…threatened chief magistrate in prior incident A man accused of setting a woman’s car on fire was remanded to prison on Friday after it was… Read More »Man accused of arson remanded

The Guyana Government and CARICOM are renewing their call for a second International Decade for People of African Descent, emphasising the need for sustained international… Read More »Guyana reaffirms call for 2nd International Decade for People of African Descent

…as spike recorded in applications from international students University of Guyana Chancellor, Professor Edward Greene Through several investments and Government interventions Guyana’s premier tertiary institution… Read More »UG graduates, among key players who will lead CARICOM development – Chancellor

A 29-year-old welder and his girlfriend were the targets of an armed robbery early Friday morning in the Stevedore Housing Scheme, Georgetown. Mikel Brandt, 29,… Read More »Lone gunman robs welder, girlfriend

Following a windstorm that ripped through the village of Karasabai in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) Guyana’s leading disaster management organisation, the Civil Defence Commission… Read More »Karasabai windstorm: 22 households assisted as Amerindian Affairs, CDC officials visit affected residents

Travis Farley and his girlfriend Bhurta Motilall, residents of Riverview in Ruimveldt, Georgetown, have each been placed on $200,000 bail after appearing in the Georgetown… Read More »Couple on bail after alleged Riverview shooting

To commemorate World Science Day 2024, the Berbice High School hosted a science fair and exhibition on Friday, November 8. World Science Day will be… Read More »BHS holds fair to commemorate World Science Day

– “It is a good feeling to get four wickets” The top-of-the-table contest between Essequibo Jaguars and Demerara Pitbulls has seen the Jaguars, led by… Read More »National U19 T20 League 2024: Myhiem Khan guides Jaguars to victory

The Guyana Basketball Federation’s (GBF’s) Elite 16 tournament returns to the National Gymnasium tonight with a promise to fans of another exciting evening of hoops… Read More »GBF Elite 16 basketball action continues tonight at Gymnasium

– final set for Saturday The semifinal round of the inaugural edition of the Chung Global ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal Championship would now be staged… Read More »Chung Global ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal: Semifinal round moved to next Wednesday

  Kaieteur Sports- Rosignol Secondary School proudly celebrated the remarkable achievements of its graduating class of 2024, with 48 out of 49 students earning a… Read More »Rosignol Secondary School celebrates CSEC Physical Education Graduates students 

Kaieteur News- Forty-year-old, Carlos Braithwaite, found himself in an unfortunate position on Friday when he appeared before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty, the very magistrate he… Read More »Man appears before magistrate he previously threatened with cutlass in front of Demico

Kaieteur News- A 26-year-old shop owner and her boyfriend appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Friday to face charges of unlawfully discharging a loaded… Read More »Couple on bail after shooting incident at Riverview

Kaieteur News- A 14-year-old boy sustained a gunshot wound to his chest on Thursday night, after someone discharged a round at him while he was… Read More »Teen beaten and shot after friend robs woman of hand bag

Kaieteur News-Two men were on Friday charged for faking a $10.2 million robbery. The defendants, Paramdeo Victor of Rosignol, West Coast Berbice (WBC) and Cornell… Read More »Two charged for faking multi-million-dollar robbery

Kaieteur News– A University of Guyana (UG) student was shocked after learning that his missing underwear were stolen by a man on Friday. The student… Read More »Man caught on camera stealing UG student’s underwear

Kaieteur News- Two Queen’s College (QC) students have topped the Caribbean region at both the Caribbean Secondary Education Certification (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations… Read More »QC Students top Caribbean at CSEC, CAPE

Overall, 44 percent of the victims were children; the youngest was a day-old boy and the oldest was a 97-year-old woman. Aljazeera– United Nations human… Read More »Nearly 70 percent of deaths in Gaza are women and children: UN

Kaieteur News- Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC) Aubrey Norton on Friday voiced his disagreement with the government’s approach of deferring immediate revenue… Read More »Norton disagrees with Govt. foregoing revenue now for greater benefits in the future but still maintains position on lack of ring-fencing

Kaieteur News- The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Canadian oil explorer, Frontera Energy Corporation, Orlando Cabrales is insisting that the company and its partner CGX Inc.… Read More »Frontera CEO insists joint-venture meets legal requirement to keep Corentyne Block

Dear Editor, Over time there have been numerous complaints about the quality of students that pass out from our schools. Too many are deficient in… Read More »Be creative towards the delivery of education

Dear Editor, Reference is made to “Turkish powership company wins contract to supply 60 MW” (Nov 8). The same company was also awarded the first… Read More »Karpowership unit price is extremely high and will burden consumers 

…Editorial Kaieteur News- Apparently, VHE Consulting impressed the Guyana Government.  It got another contract to audit ExxonMobil’s spending.  VHE just snared a contract for slightly… Read More »Another audit award

…Dem Boys Seh Kaieteur News- Dem boys seh dis economy runnin’ hotter than a pot left on de stove when Auntie forget to turn off… Read More »Pressure bussin more pipes!

  ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled a formidable 15-man squad for the first two matches of the upcoming ‘Rivalry’ T20I… Read More »West Indies Announce Dynamic Squad for Barbados Games of ‘Rivalry’ T20I Series Against England

Dear Editor, While I commend the Government’s vigorous approach towards enhancing sporting facilities across the country, there is still an appeal from some quarters for… Read More »Henrietta community ground still under developed

Dear Editor/PD, It is almost five years since the March 2nd, 2020, General and Regional Elections were held. Yet, those persons alleged to have been… Read More »The elections fraud case

Dear Editor, There are many troubling and unnecessary events in Guyana. The brutality of our rivers and destruction of nature’s goodness by mining is beyond… Read More »When will there be effective management by competent persons?

2024 CWI Men’s CG United Super50 Championships…  Kaieteur Sports- With mother-nature having her way following the start of this year’s Regional Super50 Men’s Championships, Guyana… Read More »Arch rivals Harpy Eagles, Red Force square off with eye on weather 

Essequibo Jaguars pulled off a stunning last-ball victory over Demerara Pitbulls in a high-scoring thriller in the Guyana Cricket Board’s National T20 League on Thursday… Read More »GCB National T20 League: Jaguars beat Pitbulls in high-scoring thriller

Guyana has once again proven its academic excellence on the regional stage, securing top spots across a range of subjects in the 2024 CXC® May/June… Read More »Guyana tops Caribbean in 2024 CSEC, CAPE exams; dominate awards in multiple categories