Georgetown, Guyana – Phase One of Monarch Bay, Guyana’s first Crystal Lagoons® community – the patented technology behind the world’s largest man-made swimming lagoons, used in over 60 countries – was oversubscribed within just two weeks of its official launch, with buyer demand exceeding the initial lot release. It ranks…
Guyana elected to executive body of Inter-American Commission of Women
See below the full release from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security: The Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) of the Organisation of American States (OAS) recently concluded its historic 40th Assembly of Delegates in Washington, D.C. As the highest decision-making body dedicated to advancing women’s human rights and…
Four remanded after armed robbery
Four individuals were remanded to prison on Thursday following their arraignment on charges of armed robbery. Tuireece Gonsalves, aged 22, of Broad Street, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam; Travis Crandon, aged 28, of Timmers Dam, Angoy’s Avenue; Philmon Moriah, aged 29, of Lot 357, Number 77 Housing Scheme, Corriverton; and Terrence…
Robinson rocks New Zealand after England’s batting meltdown
Ollie Robinson took three wickets in his first over for England in more than two years to breathe life into their post-Ashes rebuild on day one of the first Test against New Zealand. Robinson had been ignored since 2024, including on the dismal tour of Australia, but showed England what…
Armed bandits escape with $12M in cash, phones during Canal No. 1 home invasion
Armed bandits carried out a brazen robbery during which they invaded the home of a Canal No. 1, West Bank Demerara farmer on Wednesday night before escaping with $12 million in cash and cellular phones. Police Headquarters reported that the incident took place around 20:15 hrs. Police said the victim,…
‘A product clearly on the rise’ – I&S Trading backs fourth edition of One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast
The momentum ahead of the fourth edition of the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast continues to build, with I&S Trading becoming the latest corporate entity to join the tournament’s growing supporting cast. Impressed by the competition’s rapid evolution, the Georgetown-based food distribution company has thrown its weight behind an initiative…
Two men wanted in AK-47 firearm probe surrender
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…
