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…
Guyanese duo make their mark at CFU Referee Course
Two of Guyana’s rising stars in football officiating have successfully completed the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Next Generation Referee Course. Sherwin Alli and Alliyah Antigua were among 24 officials from across 15 Caribbean nations who descended on St Kitts and Nevis for an intensive three-day developmental programme. The course, which…
Guyana out to topple CONCACAF giants in Women’s U-17 World Cup qualification quest
Guyana’s Under-17 women’s football team is preparing for a gruelling schedule in Aruba as they look to navigate a path toward the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Head Coach Delon Williams officially unveiled his squad for the first round of the CONCACAF qualifiers and the message from the National…
One in custody in Bare Root carpenter murder probe
Police have taken one person into custody as investigations continue into the fatal shooting of 34-year-old carpenter Homton Chichester, also known as “Orlando,” along the Bare Root Access Road, Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara, on Sunday night. Police Commander of Region 4C, Khali Pareshram confirmed the arrest. He said investigations…
ICC to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup if they don’t travel to India
The ICC has given the BCB one more day to confer with the Bangladesh government and decide whether their team will travel to India to play the 2026 T20 World Cup. If Bangladesh continue to refuse to play in India due to security concerns, the ICC Board has decided to…
Police probe armed robbery at Mara Mara Backdam, miner injured
Police in Regional Division Seven have launched an investigation into an alleged robbery under arms that occurred on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Mara Mara Backdam along the Middle Mazaruni River. The incident, which took place between 16:30h and 17:00h, was committed against a 32-year-old gold miner of Blankenburg, West…
Two teens among six arrested after firearm, ammo found in Linden operation
Two teenagers are among six persons arrested as police investigate the discovery of a firearm and ammunition during a late-night operation in Linden on Tuesday. The operation was carried out between 19:00h and 23:30h on January 20, 2026, at Three Miles, Wisroc, following intelligence linked to a video circulating on…
