The Government of Guyana is moving closer to acquiring the Berbice Bridge and according to Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill, the cost to the Treasury will be less than what it would have paid in tolls for one year. The disclosure was made on Wednesday during consideration of the…
Miner, 19, charged with murder of employer
Ewart Baychu, also known as “Ewie,” a 19-year-old gold miner of Tapacuma Village, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with the murder of his employer, John José Marciano. The murder was committed on February 7, 2026, at a mining camp located at 14 Miles Issano Backdam, Middle Mazaruni River. Baychu appeared…
President Ali proposes use of non-lethal weapons amid growing backlog of firearm license applications
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has proposed the use of non-lethal but “highly effective” weapons as part of efforts to respond to people’s needs and clear the growing backlog of firearm license applications. Speaking at the opening of the Guyana Police Force annual officers’ conference on Wednesday, President Ali revealed that…
T20 World Cup: Motie (3-33) wrecks England after Rutherford’s belligerent 76*
England’s batters were spun out in Mumbai as Harry Brook’s side were beaten by 30 runs by West Indies in their second match at the T20 World Cup. England made a flying start in pursuit of 197, but fell from 74-1 to 166 all out, with six wickets in succession…
Community support strong as single mother rebuilds after fire
Vanlisha Warrick, the single mother whose wooden home at Queenstown Village, Essequibo Coast was destroyed by fire last Thursday, says she is slowly returning to normalcy with the help of her community. Speaking with the News Room on Wednesday, Warrick said the outpouring of support has brought comfort during one…
CCTV cameras installed at National Park to tackle petty crime, littering
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) commenced the installation of CCTV cameras at the National Park, a move aimed at deterring petty crime and improving monitoring efforts across the public space. The National Park’s Security Manager, Mark Lewis told the News Room that the move to install 17 cameras is “a…
Hicken admits some investigations take too long
Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken has admitted that some investigations are taking too long, affecting both case progress and public trust. To address this, he said a major reform plan is underway. “We must acknowledge that some crime investigations take too long, affecting public confidence. “We are rolling out reforms in…
Special traffic court, e-prosecution for offenders being considered – President Ali
Traffic offenders could soon find themselves facing a faster, fully digital path to prosecution as President DrIrfaan Ali announced sweeping plans to modernise how traffic violations are processed-from the roadside to the courtroom. Addressing Police ranks on Wednesday, the Commander-in-Chief said the world is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence and…
Transnational crime a serious concern- Hicken
Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken has identified transnational crime as a pressing and complex threat facing Guyana’s law enforcement system, warning that criminal networks are becoming more organised, technologically advanced and increasingly cross-border in nature. Speaking Wednesday at the opening of the Guyana Police Force’s Annual Police Officers’ Conference, Hicken…
High Court dismisses WIN member’s bank account case
High Court Judge Nicole Pierre dismissed the account-closure case brought by WIN member Gobin Harbhajan against Scotiabank, ruling that the contract termination was a private matter not subject to review under public law. The discrimination claim, which was also part of the case, was also dismissed for want of both…
