A four megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm was commissioned by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Saturday at Trafalgar, Region Five (Mahaica- Berbice). The Trafalgar Solar Farm was constructed at an estimated cost of US$8 million, fully financed through the Guyana–Norway climate partnership, under the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund,…
U-13: Seecharran (79) leads Guyana to victory over Barbados in series opener
By Avenash Ramzan avenash@newsroom.gy Skipper Lomar Seecharran led from the front on Saturday, hitting a polished half-century as Guyana defeated Barbados by seven wickets in the opening game of the Under-13, 40-over bilateral series at the Lusignan Ground, East Coast Demerara. Early morning rain reduced the contest to 36 overs…
Director of Sport pays tribute to late Blind Cricket pioneer Cecil Morris
Press Release from the Director of Sport Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and the wider sporting community following the passing of Cecil Morris, a long-serving member and former President of the Guyana Blind Cricket Association (GBCA). Morris, a respected advocate for inclusive…
Natural Resources Ministry urges miners to stop paying workers in raw gold
The Ministry of Natural Resources has strongly urged miners across Guyana to cease the practice of paying workers in raw gold, warning that the illegal method of compensation undermines transparency, weakens gold declarations, and exposes workers to exploitation and unsafe practices. The call was made during a high-level meeting convened…
Ronaldo Alphonso re-elected as GGDMA President
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) at its annual general meeting re-elected Mr. Ronaldo Alphonso as its president for the next two years. Mr. Alphonso was unopposed and was easily re-elected. In his short message to the members, he called on miners to immediately put an end to…
‘A voice part of the nation’s soul’ – President Ali’s tribute to Ron Robinson
Tribute to Ron Robinson from President Dr Irfaan Ali: Ron Robinson was a son of Guyana whose voice became part of our nation’s soul. For decades, Guyanese awoke to his mellifluous tones guiding us into each new day with trademark wit, unvarnished intelligence, and a rare grace that only true…
Man taken into custody after fire destroys Corentyne house
A man has been detained for questioning regarding the fire that destroyed a house at Salton Farm in Corentyne, Berbice, on Friday night. Reports indicate that Samantha Crawford, a 44-year-old housewife, was living in a two-story, three-bedroom home located at Lot 9, Salton Farm. In an interview with reporters, Samantha…
Ganja found at Itaballi Police Checkpoint
Police ranks in Regional Division #7 are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis found on Friday at the Itaballi Police Checkpoint, Region Seven (Cuyuni – Mazaruni). According to a release from Police Headquarters, ranks were performing duties at the checkpoint when a motor pick-up bearing registration number…
Hand-in-Hand Insurance Company gets GCCI’s ‘Large Business of the Year’ award
Hand-in-Hand Insurance Company is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) 2025 Large Business of the Year Award, a prestigious recognition of the company’s strong performance, leadership, and contribution to Guyana’s business community. The award comes at a particularly meaningful time…
From multiple jobs to graduation day: A mother’s story of persistence
A teacher from East Canje, Berbice, is among the recent graduates of the University of Guyana (Berbice Campus), and she did so while balancing motherhood and other responsibilities. Hariesha Ramnarace, 28, of Canefield Settlement, told the News Room that in 2013, she completed high school and stepped into the working…
