Steve George, a resident of Sophia, Georgetown, died on Wednesday after he was involved in an accident along the Rockstone Trail, Linden. According to Police Headquarters, George and a 25-year-old driver of motorcar PAD 1602 were travelling along the trail. The driver was reportedly speeding and, around 10:11 hrs, lost…
InSync Therapeutics to host ‘Speed Camp’ for footballers from March 13-15
InSync Therapeutics has launched its inaugural ‘Speed Camp’ for elite footballers, marking a strategic pivot toward data-driven athletic development and sports science in Guyana. The three-day (March 13-15) intensive programme, hosted at the Guyana Football Federation’s National Training Centre in Providence, challenges the traditional view of athleticism by treating speed…
Roadways not safe enough for visually impaired citizens – Advocate
Local roadways are proving increasingly dangerous for visually impaired persons, who are now too afraid to navigate them safely, according to Leon Amsterdam, President of the Guyana Association for the Visually Impaired. Speaking on the “Road Safety and You” programme on Tuesday, Amsterdam said congested roads and errant drivers have…
Pupil found with relative’s gun at school
A Grade Five pupil of a city primary school was, on Monday, found in possession of a licensed firearm that belongs to one of his relatives. The incident occurred around 13:06 hrs Monday. Information gathered by the News Room revealed that the pupil sought permission from a teacher to use…
City Council to ‘organise’ Cuffy Square vendors – Mayor
Vendors operating around the Cuffy Monument will not be left without options as the city moves to organise vending activities around the historic landmark, Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore has said. Following a unanimous decision taken by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council, these persons have to vacate the vicinity…
Linden man, 31, dies after head-on collision at Loo Creek Public Road
A 31-year-old Linden resident lost his life tragically on Wednesday morning after he was involved in a head-on collision along the Loo Creek Public Road, Linden/Soesdyke Highway. Dead is Keiron Warner of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden. The accident occurred at about 06:30hrs and involved motor car, PZZ 934, driven by…
King’s Foundation partners with Guyana Gov’t to transform Georgetown
(GB News) The King’s Foundation marked Commonwealth Day by spotlighting its collaboration with Guyana’s government to advance sustainable development across the South American nation. Central to this partnership is the Georgetown Urban Framework Plan, a significant initiative that aligns with Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030. Specialists from the Foundation’s…
Blocked parapets, unauthorised parking will be dealt with – G/Town Mayor
Persons who continue to block parapets with unauthorised encumbrances will be taken to court if notices are ignored, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore on Wednesday said. Speaking to the News Room, Mentore said City Hall has moved to address illegal encumbrances across the municipality. A recent notice indicates that persons have…
Bayroc National Stadium to host ‘Nationals’ in 2027
The Ministry of Education has announced that the recently commissioned Bayroc National Stadium in Linden will host the National Secondary Schools Athletics Championships in 2027. The announcement came during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Championships on the West Coast of Demerara, marking a significant milestone in the government’s strategy…
Appeals of dead Bartica massacre convicts dismissed; two survivors resentenced to life
The Court of Appeal on Wednesday dismissed the appeals of two deceased convicts in the Bartica massacre case and resentenced the two surviving appellants to life imprisonment. The unanimous decision was delivered by Justice Jo-Ann Barlow. The appeals were filed by Mark Royden Williams, Dennis Williams, Clebert Reece called “Chichi,”…
