Guyana and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation, following a meeting between President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and US Special Envoy and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her delegation. The discussions were held at State House on Main Street in Georgetown on Tuesday….
Guyana adopts ‘ECHO’ initiative to strengthen healthcare capacity
Guyana on Wednesday adopted the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) initiative as part of efforts to improve the skills and knowledge of medical professionals, particularly those in far-flung communities. Funded by Mount Sinai, the initiative allows healthcare providers, particularly in remote areas, to present cases to a network of…
Missing Corriverton fisherman found dead
Two days after falling overboard during a fishing trip, 28-year-old Aladdin Dookie of Number 77 Housing Scheme, Corriverton, Berbice, was found dead. Reports state that on March 21 at around 17:59 hours, Dookie, who was the captain of the boat, along with three others, was fishing near Orealla Village on…
Chief Justice grants order to SOCU to detain large quantities of gold and currency
On Monday, March 23, 2026, upon application by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), the Honourable Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh granted a Detention Order in favour of SOCU, pursuant to section 37A of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act, Cap. 10:11 (‘AML/CFT Act’). The Order…
Guest escapes by jumping from window as fire destroys Quamina Street building
A guest at the Quamina Street Guest House in Georgetown is counting his blessings after he was forced to jump from a window to escape a fast spreading fire that destroyed the building in the early hours of Wednesday. The fire occurred at around 02:21 hrs at the Quamina Guest…
GMR&SC’s ‘kart revival’ aims to reinvigorate grassroot motorsport
The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) is set to launch a strategic overhaul of its grassroots racing circuit with the “Kart Revival” event, scheduled for March 29 at the 555 Speedway on Thomas Lands and Albert Street from 14:00h. The initiative marks a calculated move to modernise Guyana’s…
Over 200 drivers’ licenses to be suspended as authorities enforce demerit point system
More than 200 driver’s licences should be suspended as authorities move to strictly enforce the demerit point system against repeat traffic offenders. During an interview with the News Room on Wednesday, Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh said this move should force drivers to take the e-ticketing system and traffic regulations more…
CCJ grants stay, sets April 21 hearing for Mohameds extradition appeal
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has granted a stay of ongoing extradition proceedings against Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed and set April 21, 2026, at 9:00 hrs for the hearing of their appeal. The decision came on Wednesday during a case management hearing before Justice Winston Anderson, President of the…
‘A major blow!’- NSC mourns sudden passing of domino aficionado Roberto Osborne
PRESS RELEASE || The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sadness at the sudden passing of Roberto Osborne, Vice–President of the Guyana National Domino Federation, describing his death as a significant loss to the sport and the wider sporting community. According to reports, Osborne passed away unexpectedly after retiring…
Man, 27, dies in mining incident
Mark Anthony Williams, a resident of Morashee Village, East Bank Essequibo, died on Tuesday after he was crushed by a tree while working in a mining pit. According to a Police release, preliminary enquiries revealed that Williams was working in a mining pit at Three Miles, Mango Landing, along with…
