Concacaf has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming March window of the Concacaf Series, with Guyana’s Golden Jaguars poised to build on their impressive start in Group B. The matches, scheduled for March 27 and 30, will be hosted at the Estadio Cibao in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Guyana enters the…
Beyond G/town, billions approved to upgrade regional markets across Guyana
While much public attention has been focused on the multi-billion-dollar Georgetown Enhancement Programme, Thursday’s consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates revealed that major investments are also being directed beyond the capital, with millions of dollars approved to upgrade and complete regional markets across Guyana. The disclosures were made as Minister…
T20 World Cup: India romp to record win against Namibia
Ishan Kishan set things up with a 20-ball half-century, Hardik Pandya made a 27-ball half-century and picked up took two wickets. Varun Chakravarthy took three wickets in his first ten balls. India posted a 200-plus total, and didn’t let Namibia get anywhere near them. Their 93-run win was their biggest…
Haags Bosch landfill to close in 2029
The Haags Bosch landfill site on the East Bank of Demerara is set to be closed in 2029, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand confirmed on Thursday. The announcement came during consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates in the Committee of Supply, after Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul…
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major market and green spaces to be upgraded
Georgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead with a $2.8 billion Georgetown Enhancement Programme. The funding came under close scrutiny on Thursday in the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, where Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul and Duarte Hetsberger pressed…
New service centre at Region Five to better support residents
Residents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) can better access government services as the Government of Guyana Service Centre opened at Fort Wellington this week. Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation Zulfikar Ally said this is a major milestone in decentralising essential public services for residents. He was joined by…
Police silent on probe into murder of Rupununi tour guide, family considering second autopsy
Frustration is mounting for the family of tour guide, Leon Baird as they say Police have not provided any recent information about the investigation into his gruesome death. Baird’s brother, Nigel Andrew, told the News Room on Thursday that communication with investigators has stalled, leaving relatives in the dark. “The…
Cocaine found in containers that left Guyana; CANU says shipment may have been contaminated abroad
See below the full release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU): The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) has been formally notified by its overseas law enforcement counterparts of the discovery of cocaine concealed within two (2) separate containers. These shipments originated from Guyana, but were thoroughly inspected before they…
Three persons arrested after ganja found in Bartica
Three persons were arrested on Wednesday night after Police Officers found a quantity of cannabis at the Four Miles Housing Scheme, Bartica. In a release, Police Headquarters said a bag was thrown over the back fence of a building at the housing scheme where the three occupants were when ranks…
G/town hit by flooding; Authorities say drainage pumps active
Widespread flooding due to several hours of rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems across the capital city, Georgetown, and efforts are being made to control the situation. The heavy downpour began during the early morning hours of Thursday and quickly strained drainage systems. In Georgetown, the News Room observed several streets became…
