Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall on Tuesday night supported Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir, who in a national address, outlined his concerns about the suitability of US-indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed for the post of Leader of the Opposition. They both emphasized in the end…
North Pakaraimas man charged for raping child
A 25-year-miner of the North Pakaraimas, Region 8 (Potaro-Siparuni), has been charged after reportedly raping a child. The charge was laid under Section 10(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03. On Wednesday January 21, the appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court via Zoom, where the…
Three charged for trafficking over 150 pounds of cocaine
Three men— Devon Haynes, Narindra Singh and Mark Jainarine— have been charged in connection with the reported trafficking of 70 kilograms (or about 154 pounds) of cocaine. According to a release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), Haynes and Singh pleaded not guilty when faced with charges in the…
Driver who damaged palms trees charged, compensates Public Works Ministry
Terrence Alstrom has been charged by local authorities after he reportedly drove dangerously along the Rupert Craig Highway, damaging several palm trees that were planted as part of beautification efforts around the city. Alstrom, a resident of Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Shivani Lalaram at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. He pleaded…
West Indies slump to T20I series defeat against Afghanistan
A third successive T20I half-century from Darwish Rasooli, an anchoring fifty from Sediqullah Atal and a maiden T20I hat-trick from Mujeeb Ur Rahman helped Afghanistan take an unassailable 2-0 lead over West Indies in the three-match series. Mujeeb grabbed four wickets in five deliveries spread across two different overs –…
Ramadan Village returns, offering a space for unity and reflection
The National Ramadan Village is set to return for its third year, providing a space for spiritual reflection, cultural exchange, and community unity during the holy month of Ramadan. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Director of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), Shaikh Moeen ul-Hack, announced that the…
Body of wanted man in viral shooting video burned, dumped in creek
The body believed to be that of Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny,” the wanted man who was captured on a live Facebook broadcast apparently shooting himself, was allegedly burned and dumped. The News Room was reliably informed that efforts are being made to recover the body. Investigators probing the…
Operator fined after illegal mining shut down in Essequibo River
An operator was recently fined after he pleaded guilty to illegal mining when he appeared at the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court. The operator was arrested during routine inspections in keeping with ongoing efforts to ensure strict compliance with the Guyana Mining Act and Regulations. The exercises were conducted on several mining…
GMSA advocates for financial & infrastructure support ahead of Budget 2026
As the National Assembly prepares for the presentation of Budget 2026, President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Rafeek Khan, says the focus must remain on building a resilient and productive economy capable of sustaining growth over the next five years. Khan, during an interview with the News…
U-19 World Cup: Afghanistan’s thumps Tanzania to leave West Indies needing miracle against South Africa
On a day when England’s Ben Mayes flirted with history, the most significant movement occurred in the Group D standings. Afghanistan’s 222-run hammering of Tanzania has not only secured their progression to the Super Sixes with a perfect record but has effectively pushed the qualification door shut for the West…
