Attorney General Anil Nandlall has expressed deep frustration over the ongoing delays in the trial concerning alleged fraud in the March 2020 General and Regional elections, labeling the adjournments as part of an orchestrated effort to stall justice. In his Tuesday night commentary, Nandlall emphasized that the judiciary must prioritize…
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to downsize and eventually close the National Psychiatric Hospital (NPH) in Berbice, Region Six, as part of a broader effort to reform mental health care delivery in Guyana. According to the recently published ‘Guyana National Mental Health and Suicide Plan,’ the focus is…
Recalled Rahkeem Cornwall starred with a five-wicket haul as Barbados Royals crushed St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by nine wickets at Kensington Oval to book a spot in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) playoffs. Enjoying the spin-friendly surface, Cornwall claimed 5-16 as the Patriots batting order lost 7-31 and were…
(CNN) Sean “Diddy” Combs will be held by himself at the Special Housing Unit in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn until his next court appearance Wednesday afternoon, according to a law enforcement official. The special housing unit is separate from the general prison population and is used to house inmates…
Police Headquarters on Tuesday said a plastic bag with 27 grammes of cannabis was found in an Eccles, East Bank Demerara alleyway. And the narcotics were found in the alleyway as ranks searched for narcotics at the nearby residence of Debbie Atwell, an unemployed woman. Police said the ranks had…
David Persaud, a motor lorry driver employed with a company called Epic Guyana at Houston, East Bank Demerara, explained that unlike a regular vehicle that has an internal rear view mirror, the truck that he drives does not have one. This is among the factors that pose a challenge to…
Former national youth player Joshua Jones starred with bat and ball last weekend to lead Guyana Defence Force to a commanding innings and 19-run win over Malteenoes Sports Club in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) and Friends Second Division Two-Day competition. While home team Malteenoes were shot out cheaply in…
Nicholas Singh, also called ‘Pookie,’ was arrested by Police on Sunday. He was wanted for the January 1, 2024 murder of Natram Persaud. Persaud, also called Vishal, was shot after a robbery unfolded at a Canal No. 2 Polder, West Bank Demerara (WBD) wedding house on New Year’s Day. Singh…
The Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) says in an effort to ensure there is complete water coverage in Regions Five (Mahaica/Berbice) and Six (East Berbice/Corentyne), the company is drilling new wells and upgrading systems all across the regions. In an interview with the News Room recently, Projects Director Marlon Daniels informed…
Making her international debut last year in Peru and setting the tone for what was a very successful sojourn for Guyana, Sarah Sanmogan will once again be setting the stage for another successful campaign when the South American Women’s and Men’s Classic Powerlifting Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina, enters its…
