Two men who were wanted by Police in connection with the discovery of ten AK-47 rifles in Corentyne, Berbice, surrendered on Thursday. The News Room was reliably informed that Antonio Alonzo Lawrie, also known as “Lanzo,” and Gregory Anthony Persaud, also known as “Satan,” turned themselves in at the Criminal…
Britton, Sukhai crowned GTTA Independence Champions
Shemar Britton and teenage sensation Samara Sukhai took centre stage at the National Gymnasium, claiming the premier singles titles as the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Independence Tournament reached a thrilling conclusion over the weekend. Britton asserted his dominance in the Men’s Singles field, executing a masterclass in the final…
Autopsies confirm that couple died by drowning at Unity Beach
Autopsies conducted on the bodies of the pregnant woman and her fiancé who disappeared while swimming at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara, confirmed that both died by drowning. The bodies of 20-year-old Lyodisa Waldron, called ‘Loyda’, and her 31-year-old fiancé, Andri Francis, known as ‘Bobby’, were recovered on Tuesday, bringing…
Pupils undertake reading assessment in braille
See below the full release from the Ministry of Education: The Ministry of Education has achieved a historic milestone in the advancement of inclusive education, successfully administering the National Reading Assessment using Braille. This landmark initiative marks an unprecedented step towards ensuring equal access for all learners, reinforcing the ministry’s…
‘Big Tech’ not beyond reach – Nandlall says as gov’t moves to protect children online
As the government moves to regulate social media’s impact on children, Attorney General Anil Nandlall recently said pending litigation and court orders against tech giant, Meta, proves that Big Tech is not beyond the reach of Guyanese law. Speaking at the consultation this week, Nandlall said for years, the conventional…
‘He was a good swimmer’ – Grieving mother recalls last moments with son who drowned at Unity Beach
Just hours before he entered the waters at Unity Beach in a desperate attempt to save his pregnant fiancée, 31-year-old Andri Francis told his mother that he was a strong swimmer. The conversation, recalled by his mother Imelda Francis-Haynes, is among the final memories she has of her son before…
Pensioners’ electricity subsidy to be reflected in June bill
See below the full release from the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL): The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) wishes to advise its valued customers that the Government of Guyana’s 2026 Pensioners’ Electricity Subsidy will be applied during the month of June. Eligible postpaid customers will see the subsidy…
Cuban man allegedly stages kidnapping, demands money from father in the US
What was initially reported as the kidnapping of a Cuban national has taken a dramatic turn after the alleged victim reportedly told investigators that he staged the incident. In fact, he said sent a photograph of himself with an air pistol in his mouth to his father in the United…
President Ali announces immediate flood relief for Mahaicony Creek farmers
Intense rainfall over the past several weeks has left hundreds of acres of farmland and households along Mahaicony Creek in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) severely affected. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday visited the affected communities, including Branch Road, Mahaicony, to assess conditions on the ground and meet directly with…
Knicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs
The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to snatch a 105-95 victory at the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the final quarter as the Knicks scored 11 points without reply to surge clear…
