A man and an unidentified woman died early Thursday morning after the car they were travelling in crashed at the Mandela Roundabout, Georgetown. Dead are Kenneth Johnson of ‘A’ Field, Liliendaal, Sophia – the driver of motor car PAL 2882 – and an unidentified woman who was seated in the…
Police Sergeants discuss proper use of force, stricter oversight for events
Police Sergeants have been reminded about the proper use of force and the enforcement of safety procedures for music and dance events, as the Guyana Police Force continues efforts to strengthen operational standards across the country. The guidance was delivered during the Annual Sergeants’ Conference held on Wednesday, where several…
With over 21,000 women trained by WIIN, 460 women to showcase at WeLift 6
More than 21,000 women across Guyana have been trained through the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme, according to Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud. Persaud made the announcement Wednesday while addressing participants at the Guyana Women & Girls Summit (GWAGS) 2026. The initiative provides free…
Wilson, NDC Chair meet with teams ahead of East Bank Inter-Village football
Declaring it a good meeting, Sports Extra’s Franklin Wilson, organiser of the upcoming East Bank Inter-Village Football Competition, met with representatives of the invited teams, during a simple ceremony that was held at the Eccles/Ramsburg BB ground. Wilson, himself was a former top administrator of the sport, met the gathering,…
New wellness centre for healthcare workers opens at Eccles
Healthcare workers are being encouraged to prioritise their well-being, and for staff at the Eccles Health Centre, a new wellness facility is meant to provide much-needed support. The wellness space, found in the same compound as the Eccles Health Centre, was commissioned on Wednesday. The wellness space is a new…
“I just wanna go home”- Sammy issues plea as West Indies remain stuck in Kolkata hotel
As West Indies continue to remain stuck in Kolkata four days after being eliminated from the 2026 T20 World Cup, their head coach Daren Sammy has put out a post on X, saying “I just wanna go home”. He followed it up with another post a little later, saying, “At least an update, tell us…
Tambaqui aquaculture expands to Bonasika Creek
In keeping with the commitments made by President Irfaan Ali, Tambaqui aquaculture activities have now commenced at Bonasika Creek as part of the expanding aquaculture development initiative. Two farmers in the community have recently received feed and Tambaqui fingerlings and have begun pond rearing activities, with first harvests projected for…
Fire Service contains blaze at New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital
Prompt response by firefighters on Wednesday afternoon helped contain a fire at a building within the New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital compound. The Berbice Divisional Fire Officer, Clive McDonald informed reporters at the scene that the New Amsterdam Fire Station received a call about the incident around 17:05 hours. He said…
‘Not a mother that neglects my children’ – Mother of drowned siblings
The mother of the two children who tragically drowned during Phagwah celebrations at Enterprise, East Coast Demerara on Tuesday is pushing back against claims of neglect and has detailed her recount of what unfolded on the day of the tragedy. In an emotional interview with the News Room, Tesha De…
Stricter measures in place following G/town hospital tragedies – Health Minister
After a 70-year-old man and a 22-year-old pregnant woman jumped to their deaths from their wards at the Georgetown Public Hospital recently, stricter measures to keep patients safe have been put in place, according to Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony. The tragedies occurred in January and February, and Dr. Anthony…
