The Guyana Society for the Blind, housed in an unsuspecting building on High Street, Georgetown, has been a haven for many visually impaired and blind persons locally. It is a space where they can dwell, acquire skills and find much-needed community. Over the past few months, however, the vulnerable persons…
Story & figures by Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy Conducted yearly, the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) is Guyana’s secondary school entrance examination. Much attention is usually directed towards the top performers and the schools producing these high-achievers. In this report, the News Room provides a visual guide to the results of…
Reaaz Bacchus, the 41-year-old truck driver who hid 9.25 kilograms of marijuana in a toolbox was granted $2.7 million bail after he was charged on Tuesday. Bacchus from New Amsterdam, Berbice, appeared at the Diamond/Grove Magistrate’s Court before His Worship Delon Bess, where he pleaded not guilty. The matter was…
Three Chinese nationals, two males and one female, were arrested on Tuesday during an inter-agency intelligence operation at a city hotel that resulted in the seizure of $39 million. Police Headquarters reported that an unlicensed 9mm pistol with 15 matching rounds of ammunition were also seized and said a criminal…
Police are investigating the death of Angelina James, a 16-year-old student of Wauna Secondary School and a resident of White Water Creek, North West District, Region One. The schoolgirl died sometime between 20:00 hrs Monday night and 07:30 hrs Tuesday morning. James and her 11-year-old sister were left at home,…
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Tuesday contended that ExxonMobil would have no problem with a political leader’s firm on their payroll because they stand to benefit from that relationship. “Why would you(ExxonMobil)want to get rid of the leader of a political party in Parliament who is on your payroll,…
The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) has nominated Guyana as the World’s Leading Sustainable Destination in 2024! Guyanese residents and travel industry members are encouraged to vote for Guyana today. “The Guyana Tourism Authority is extremely pleased to share that Guyana has been nominated as the World’s Leading…
See below the full statement issued: From July 9-11, 2024, USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman will travel to Georgetown, Guyana. During her visit, the Deputy Administrator will reinforce USAID’s strong partnership with Guyana and commitment to supporting inclusive economic development, democratic governance, and climate adaptation and resilience in the Caribbean…
A 31-year-old motorcyclist suffered injuries after he was involved in an accident along the Turkeyen Railway Embankment road Monday night. Police said the accident occurred at about 22:46 hrs within the vicinity of the Aquatic Centre. The motorcyclist, Quacy McCalmon from Norton Street, Lodge was hit by a motorcar being…
Press Release from the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) The GuySuCo Cavalcade of Sports made a triumphant return on July 6, 2024, marking a joyous comeback after an eight-year hiatus. Hosted at the Port Mourant Community Centre, this event not only celebrated athletic excellence, but also underscored significant government initiatives aimed…
