Tourism is expected to give a significant boost to Guyana’s economy in 2026, and according to the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), rum tours and the annual Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo are high on the agenda. Speaking to the News Room on Wednesday, THAG President Mitra Rajkumar said several…
Gov’t moves ahead with connecting isolated communities in Regions Eight and Nine
Residents of Guyana’s hinterland are set to benefit from major improvements in roads and bridges as the Government moves ahead with plans to better connect far-flung communities in Regions Eight and Nine, easing the high cost of living and opening up new economic opportunities. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said…
Teen among three remanded for deadly Canje robbery
A 17-year-old is among three males remanded on Friday in connection with the murder of a Chinese national during a robbery. Colwin Morris and Peter Baker, both aged 29 and residents of the Fort Ordinance Housing Scheme, Canje, Berbice alongside the 17-year-old appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the New…
Two Brazilian miners die in landslide at Chenapou Gold Mine
Tragedy struck a gold mining site in the North Pakaraimas earlier this week when two Brazilian miners were killed after a section of sand collapsed inside a pit. Police confirmed that the incident occurred at “S” Bend Backdam, Chenapou. The victims have been identified as 37-year-old Cleumiton Da Silva…
Ex-girlfriend remains in custody as probe continues into fatal Linden shooting
The 24-year-old ex-girlfriend of Amar Jones remains in police custody as the investigation into the fatal shooting continues, Regional Commander Kurleigh Simon told the News Room on Friday. A motor vehicle was also seized as part of the ongoing probe. Jones, described as a devoted father and a hardworking young…
Sir Ronald Sanders to be appointed Chancellor of the University of Guyana
Sir Ronald Sanders is set to become the next Chancellor of the University of Guyana following his identification for the post by the institution’s Council, a statement from the Office of the President confirmed on Friday. The position became vacant after the completion of the term of Professor John Edward…
Western Tigers stun Slingerz to win GFF Super 16 Cup
Western Tigers have pulled off one of the great modern upsets in Guyanese football, defeating the formidable Slingerz FC 1-0 to lift the Guyana Football Federation’s Super 16 Cup on New Year’s Day. A dramatic 89th-minute strike from Kevon ‘Showtime’ Woodley proved to be the difference on a night where…
‘Don’t gaslight me’ – Khawaja hits out at racial stereotyping
Usman Khawaja has said that the criticism he received at the start of the Ashes series for the back injury he suffered had racial undertones and that he had been frustrated and hurt at being treated differently to other Australian players across his entire career. Khawaja held a 50-minute press conference…
Police start 2026 with multiple gun seizures in coordinated operations across Guyana
Police ranks began the new year with a series of firearm seizures and arrests across several divisions, as they intensified operations aimed at removing illegal weapons from communities nationwide. In the North West District, police are investigating the discovery of two improvised firearms at Bamboo Landing, White Water Village, following…
Two New Year’s babies born at New Amsterdam Hospital
The New Year began on a joyful note at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where two healthy babies were delivered on New Year’s Day, bringing smiles to families and healthcare workers alike. Twenty-three-year-old Shaneeza Manumthu of Rose Hall Town, Corentyne Berbice, welcomed her second child in the early hours of…
