A 28-year-old East Bank Berbice man was on Thursday remanded to prison after being charged with rape and attempted murder involving the mother of his child. Christopher Ali, a seaman of Pepper Street, Edinburgh, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court. Ali was not required to…
A Message of Light and Dharma: Ram Navami 2026
See below the full message from Dr. Vindhya Persaud, President of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha: On this auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, as we celebrate the birth of Shri Ram, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, I extend my heartiest greetings to the Hindu community and all Guyanese. Today,…
Free entry for ‘revival karting’ as GMR&SC unveils next-gen of Guyana’s motorsport
The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has issued a passionate call to action for the public to turn out in force for this weekend’s Karting Revival, and has confirmed that entry will be completely free for spectators. In a move designed to breathe new life into the grassroots…
CWI outlines fast bowler management plans ahead of busy international season
PRESS RELEASE || Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed the availability and management plans for three of its frontline fast bowling assets- Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, and Alzarri Joseph- as the organisation continues to prioritise the long-term health and performance of its players ahead of an exceptionally demanding international calendar. Seales and Shamar…
Caribbean faces economic fallout from global conflict, Jagdeo warns
Caribbean economies face rising costs, job losses and potential instability as global conflicts disrupt energy supplies, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo warned on Wednesday. Speaking at the 124th Special Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), Jagdeo said the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel and the United…
Caribbean labour leaders meet in Guyana, urged stronger protection for workers
Amid rapid global change, Caribbean labour leaders are calling for decisive action to better protect and empower workers. Trade unionists from across the region, along with executives of the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF), began their seventh regional meeting on Thursday…
Illegal LED lights pose danger, offenders will be charged – Traffic Chief warns motorists
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh is warning motorists that the use of unauthorized LED lights on vehicles is not only illegal but poses serious risks to road safety. In an interview with the News Room, Singh said the increasingly popular lights create dangerous glare that can affect other drivers. “Each time…
Corriverton man gets 15 years for stabbing uncle/stepfather
A 32-year-old Corriverton man was on Wednesday sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison for wounding his paternal uncle, who is also his stepfather. Mulshankar Sukharam of Number 79 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, appeared before Justice Deborah Kumar-Chetty in the Berbice High Court. He pleaded guilty to wounding with…
Two ranks under close arrest as OPR probes death of man in custody
See below the full release from the Guyana Police Force: Following the death of Otis John Jordan Payne, 30, of South Haslington, East Coast Demerara, while in custody at the Cove and John Police Station, the Office of Professional Responsibility has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the matter….
Raw gold found in couple’s luggage at CJIA
Raw gold was found in the carry-on luggage of a Guyanese/ Canadian couple scheduled to depart Guyana on a flight to Toronto on Thursday night. In a release, Police said the quantity of yellow metal suspected to be raw gold was found on Thursday at about 07:20 hours during screening…
