A man is in custody pending Police investigations into an Onderneeming, Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast fire that destroyed the family house he lived in with his partner and their children. Romona Bechu, a mother of four, told the News Room that her partner reportedly set their home on fire on…
T20 World Cup: Italy dismantle Nepal for first World Cup win
In only their second World Cup outing, Italy claimed a clinical first win, silencing a largely Nepal-supporting crowd in Mumbai. After the bowlers restricted Nepal effectively on a worn surface, Italy’s opening pair, the Sydney-raised brothers, Justin and Anthony Mosca, then rampaged to the target on their own, both notching…
T20 World Cup: Shanaka and Rathnayake blow Oman away
Sri Lanka’s powerful middle order blew Oman away in Pallekele, helping them sweep to a 105-run win. In perhaps the most one-sided game of the T20 World Cup so far, Dasun Shanaka struck Sri Lanka’s fastest-ever T20I half-century, in 19 balls, while a 28-ball 60 from Pavan Rathnayake and 61…
Pitamber faces final U16 stand as national chess titles go on the line
The high-pressure world of rapid chess takes centre stage this Sunday as Guyana’s elite junior minds descend on Christ Church Secondary School for the National U16 Championships. Sponsored by Kitty Square Mall, the seven-round Swiss System tournament will see the nation’s best young tacticians battle against both their opponents and…
SOCU releases new video from day of Mohamed’s Enterprise raid
The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has released a new video which it says was recorded just before officers carried out a raid at Mohamed’s Enterprise on Wednesday. The newly released footage shows a cambio transaction taking place. The Mohameds do not have a license to operate a cambio. Azruddin…
Two arrested after 24.9 pounds of ganja discovered at Cumberland
Two men were arrested early Thursday morning after police discovered 24.9 pounds of suspected cannabis during a patrol exercise at Cumberland Koker, East Canje Berbice. Police in Regional Division No. 6 reported that the discovery was made around 00:26hrs. The suspects, a 33-year-old construction worker of Cumberland and a 34-year-old…
President Ali unveils plan to shift all Police exams to Guyana Digital School
Police officers will soon be spending less time on paperwork and more time on policing, as the government moves to shift all major Police examinations to a full digital system. Speaking at the opening of the Guyana Police Force Annual Officers’ Conference on Wednesday, President Dr Irfaan Ali announced that…
President Ali says tech-backed panic system coming to protect women, students and teachers from violence
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking technology initiative aimed at protecting at-risk women and children from domestic abuse, violence, and gang threats. Speaking at the opening of the Guyana Police Force Annual Officers’ Conference, President Ali revealed plans to introduce a panic alert system that allows teachers,…
With more applications, focus now on expanding UG’s reach
The University of Guyana’s reach across the country is being expanded as part of efforts to better position the tertiary education institution respond to the needs of the rapidly developing society. This was made clear during the Consideration of the Estimates for the Ministry of Education’s 2026 budget. Allocations for…
Billions for construction of new houses, home improvement support
The government’s robust housing agenda is expected to steam ahead this year, with a major $150 billion allocation approved for the construction of new homes, the development of housing schemes, and the expansion of the home improvement support initiative. The Parliamentary Committee of Supply approved an overall $159.4 billion budget…
