A tragic accident claimed the life of 29-year-old Horman Bumbery from Matthew’s Ridge. The fatal incident occurred on August 12, 2024, along Jawbone Backdam Trail. According to preliminary reports, Bumbery and two others were traveling on a motor tractor when the vehicle overturned. The driver, 35-year-old Anzel Ashby, was arrested…

A law enforcement operation in Regional Police Division #6 on Tuesday, spanning from 03:30 to 13:00 hrs along the Berbice River uncovered an illegal shotgun and matching ammunition. The coordinated Cordon, Search, and Eradication Exercise was aimed at addressing illicit activities in the region. During the operation, police officers targeted…

Chevon Lim, a seasoned Communications and Marketing Specialist, author, and CEO of L’Evate Management Studio, is readying for the launch of her latest novel later this year called Lakshmi and the Djembe. Lakshmi and the Djembe is a story she has been ruminating on for some time as she recognises…

See below the full statement issued by ENet:   ENet, Guyana’s industry-defining telecommunications provider, today announced a significant expansion of its fiber network now available to 60,000 homes. This marks a major milestone in ENet’s mission to deliver Guyana’s fastest and most affordable network to more Guyanese. With this network…

Concacaf has confirmed the schedule, host venues, and kickoff times for the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League Group Stage matches that will be played during the September 2024 FIFA Match Window. Guyana’s Golden Jaguars will face neighbours and long-time rivals Suriname on Thursday, September 5, at 16:00h at the National Track…

Nine people were left homeless following a fire that destroyed their home in Kwakwani, Berbice River. According to a press release from the Guyana Fire Service, a call was received around 18:10 hrs of a fire at Lot 68, Second Phase Housing Scheme, Kwakwani. A water tender with five auxiliary…

A team of experienced journalists and videographers of the News Room Tuesday night scored multiple wins at the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s annual awards, which was held in Belize this year. Journalist Neil Marks and videographer Yusuf Ali won Best News Story on Poverty Reduction & Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups (Digital),…

Press Release from the Guyana Olympic Association The executive committee of the Guyana Olympic Association, as part of its strategic undertaking on charting a new course, will be embarking on developing a critical Strategic and Operational plan for the period 2024 to 2032. The committee believes that the development and…

Press Release from the Guyana Cricket Board  The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) was loud in its praise for President Irfaan Ali’s initiative in procuring and distributing over 400 playing kits to young cricketers (male and female) from all across Guyana. The distribution was done at an impressive and well-attended ceremony…

The body found along the Eccles dumpsite road on Saturday has been identified as Angela Andrea Sooknanan, a patient with a mental illness.  Police Headquarters reported that Angela’s father, Romel Sooknanan identified her on Tuesday. “Information received from the father indicates that Angela Andrea Sooknanan was of unsound mind,” Police…