Local aviation stakeholders are benefitting from a new search and rescue information management system that helps boost Guyana’s capabilities to respond to emergencies and save lives. The system uses IMSAR software, and 16 individuals have been trained. Those individuals are now able to use the digital system to process an…
Corentyne youth dies in car crash
Tragedy struck on Sunday night along the Number 36 Public Road, Corentyne, when a young man lost his life in a car accident. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Lakhram Etwaroo, a construction worker of Number 35 Village. Speaking with News Room, Derick Doodnauth, a resident of Number 36…
One dead, brother critically injured after fight at Barakat Landing
A man is dead and his brother is critically injured after they were involved in a heated altercation with another male at Barakat Landing, Cuyuni River on Sunday. Police Headquarters in a statement said efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect. According to the police, the two brothers, who are…
WPL 2026: Harris, Mandhana power RCB to massive win over UP Warriorz
An opening partnership of 137 between Australia international Grace Harris and India batter Smriti Mandhana powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League. The stand took RCB within seven runs of victory as they chased 144 in just 12.1 overs. Harris made…
Trans Guyana Airways implements 7% reduction in hinterland airfares
Trans Guyana Airways has announced a reduction in airfares to several hinterland communities, becoming the latest local air service to lower travel costs. The company said on Monday that it will implement a seven per cent reduction in airfares to all rehabilitated hinterland airstrips. It also noted that additional fare…
No specific threat to Bangladesh team in India, says ICC security assessment
The ICC has shared a security assessment with Bangladesh which indicates no specific or heightened threat to their cricket team in India for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The assessment, an internal one, was shared with the BCB’s security team and concluded there was no overall threat to the side,…
Carrick favourite for Manchester United caretaker role
Michael Carrick has emerged as favourite to be appointed Manchester United caretaker head coach, according to sources close to the process. Club chiefs are hoping to have an appointment in place for when players return to training on Wednesday. While a final decision is yet to be reached, talks are…
Man gets 12 months in jail for ecstasy possession
Devon Grant was sentenced to twelve months in jail and fined $30,000 after he pleaded guilty to the possession of 164 grammes of ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking. Grant along with his co-accused, Lily Wills, made their appearance before Magistrate Gibbs at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court last Tuesday. The…
CANU issues early warning after ecstasy seizure in Georgetown
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has sounded the alarm on the circulation of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, in Guyana following a targeted operation at MovieTowne in Georgetown. The seizure, confirmed by the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory, marks a significant public safety concern as the psychoactive drug begins to reappear…
GRA to meet with ‘backtrack’ boat services operators this week
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) will this week meet with the owners of the boat services operating the backtrack route from Corriverton to Suriname. On Saturday morning, the Golden Gloves Backtrack Service at Lot 7B, No. 78 Village, along with the nearby Eno Bharat Boat Service and K.N.S. Boat Service,…
