A new date for the third annual American Chamber of Commerce Guyana (AmCham Guyana) will be announced shortly, following the postponement of the April 25 tournament at the Lusignan Golf Course. “This decision (to postpone) has been made due to unforeseen weather conditions that have resulted in significant flooding of…
Magistrate flags defence attorney’s ‘extended’ absence as 2020 elections trial continues
As the trial into the 2020 General and Regional Elections continues, acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty on Friday raised concerns over the absence of defence attorney Darren Wade, stating that the court had not heard from him for an “extended” period. Wade later apologised to the court through his colleague…
Nandlall signals overhaul of Guyana’s outdated contract system
Guyana’s existing contract framework, seen as outdated, poorly enforced and structurally weak, is no longer fit for purpose, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has said. Speaking at the close of an International Federation of Consulting Engineers FIDIC-focused workshop at the Grand Coastal Hotel on Thursday, Nandlall said key elements of the…
Infrastructure, support for low-yielding farmers in Wakenaam coming
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Wednesday, engaged farmers and residents at the island of Wakenaam, and assured them that efforts are underway to boost production by identifying and supporting farmers. He told the farmers present that those who are recording below-average yields will be assisted by the ministry. He also…
IPL 2026: Kohli, Padikkal lift RCB to victory after Sudharsan’s ton
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cemented their position near the top of the TATA IPL 2026 points table with a commanding five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 34 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing a daunting 206, the defending champions rode on a spectacular 115-run partnership between…
Visa applications doubled since French Embassy opened here – Ambassador
While visa-free travel remains a longer-term goal, visa applications from Guyanese seeking to travel to France and the wider European Union have doubled since the opening of the French Embassy in Georgetown, according to Ambassador Olivier Plançon. In an exclusive interview with News Room, the French Diplomat said the increase…
IDB Invest pumps US$264M into Guyana
The Inter-American Development Bank’s private sector arm, IDB Invest, has deepened its engagement in Guyana following a two-day visit by its Chief Executive Officer, James Scriven, as government pushes to expand private investment across key sectors. The visit culminated in high-level discussions with Senior Minister in the Office of the…
Turkey to return to F1 calendar in 2027
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 for the first time in six years. The event will run on the Istanbul Park circuit until at least 2031. The track is where Lewis Hamilton clinched his record-equalling seventh world drivers’ title in 2020. Turkey held a grand…
Double-header to kick off Linden Town Week Inter-Ward Football
The long wait for the return of competitive football to Linden is almost over as the inaugural Linden Town Week Inter-Ward Tournament, powered by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and organised by the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation in collaboration with the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA), kicks off…
ICC hails landmark moment as LA28 stadium construction begins
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the start of construction of the cricket stadium at Pomona in Los Angeles County, California, marking a major milestone as the sport prepares for its historic Olympic return at LA28 after 128 years. A ground-breaking ceremony was held on the Fairplex Grounds in…
