The sisters of Caslene Toney have stepped in to raise her six children, aged three to 18, and help them navigate life without their mother. Toney was brutally murdered by her husband last Sunday. She reportedly endured years of abuse at the hands of her reputed husband, Morris Hugh, the…
Human remains found after Bee Hive fire
Police are probing the discovery of human remains following a fire this week, which destroyed two houses at Bee Hive Village, East Coast Demerara. A release from Police Headquarters said the fire occurred sometime between 23:50hrs on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and 01:00hrs on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The fire…
$100,000 cash grant distribution to start next week
In keeping with the commitment made by President Irfaan Ali and as announced in the 2026 Budget presentation by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, Government will commence the distribution of the $100,000 National Cash Grant for citizens in Guyana, with…
City Council still in talks to revitalise Merriman’s Mall
Amid massive investments earmarked to improve markets nationwide, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore has said the city is continuing efforts to establish a structured market space at Merriman’s Mall. He told the News Room that the city is examining proposals for a new facility that would provide a more organised environment…
Tiger Bay women begin harvest at community shade house
Women from the community of Tiger Bay, Georgetown, have harvested their first 35 pounds of celery just six weeks after planting through the new shade house initiative designed to help them earn. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, highlighted the early success of the project on Wednesday…
Magistrate Latchman refuses defence request for additional disclosures in Mohameds’ extradition hearing
The committal hearing into the extradition of U.S-indicted businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed resumed Thursday before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman, who ruled within minutes that her earlier decision refusing additional disclosure in the case will stand. The hearing continued at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts after a period…
Body of missing seaman found days after barge reportedly sank
The decomposed body of a 21-year-old seaman who was reported missing after a barge allegedly sank offshore has been recovered in waters near the mouth of the Demerara River. Dead is Ravindra Bissoondyal, also known as “Videsh,” of Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice. The incident occurred between Sunday, March 9,…
Expanded aeronautical school to provide modern, first-class training facilities
The newly-opened premises of the Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport, Ogle, will provide more modern, convenient and first-class facilities for aviation professionals to acquire critical technical skills. Delivering the feature address at the opening ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, Minister of…
Miner dies, others injured after Siparuni River camp altercation
Rowell La Cruz, a 32-year-old miner of Warapoka Village, North West District, Region One, died on Tuesday after he was allegedly attacked by three men at a mining camp near the Siparuni River. In a release, Police Headquarters said two other men (ages 36 and 25) were also injured in…
COP T20 off to exciting start with seven-wicket wins for HQ and Presidential Guard
The annual Commissioner of Police (COP) T20 Cup bowled off on Wednesday with a double-header at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary. In the opening game, defending champions Headquarters defeated Regional Division Five by seven wickets, while Presidential Guard for the better of GPF Academy by the same margin….
