After surviving 15 years of abuse at the hands of her partner, Sonia Sewnarine finally walked away, choosing safety, healing and a chance to rebuild not only her life, but her children’s. Even then, she admitted, she wasn’t sure she had the strength to start over. “Sometimes strength is simply…
Trucks blamed for almost half of road deaths in recent years, speed governors coming soon
Heavy-duty trucks have been responsible for nearly 40% of all road fatalities over the past five years, a troubling pattern that has pushed authorities toward the introduction of mandatory speed governors on these vehicles. Chairman of the Guyana National Road Safety Council, Earl Lambert, raised the alarm during a recent…
Tourism Ministry unveils seven new immersive experiences to deepen cultural, community connections
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, together with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), has introduced seven new tourism experiences that place people, culture, and community at the heart of Guyana’s growing travel sector. The launch took place on Tuesday evening at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, where operators, partners,…
Roads reconstructed, overgrowth removed as major upgrades progress at Le Repentir Cemetery
Works are progressing at Georgetown’s historic Le Repentir Cemetery, months after major rehabilitation efforts commenced in early 2025. The cemetery, which has long suffered from years of deterioration, neglect and overgrown vegetation, is now undergoing phased upgrades as part of a wider effort to improve key public spaces in the…
FURTHER REMANDED: Three accomplices in gas station bombing for court again on Dec. 17
Three of the seven suspects charged in connection with the Regent Street gas station bombing were on Monday further remanded to prison when they reappeared at the Leonora Magistrates’ Court. The accused: Venezuelan national Jennifer Rodriguez and Guyanese nationals Wayne Correia, 44, and Ramesh Pramdeo, 51, appeared before Magistrate Alisha…
Gold miner, nursing assistant arrested with over 67lbs of ganja in trunk of parked car
Police in Regional Division Five have arrested two people after a huge quantity cannabis was discovered in the trunk of a parked car along the Harmony Hall Public Road, Mahaicony, on Tuesday night. The discovery was made around 21:18 hrs, when a patrol observed a motorcar stopped on the northern…
UK Trade Mission 2025 launches in Guyana as bilateral trade reaches 1.6B
Trade between Guyana and the United Kingdom (UK) continues to accelerate, and on Tuesday, 11 UK-based companies commenced a high-level trade mission to explore new strategic partnerships in the country. At the launch hosted at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh said Guyana is “ripe…
Bajan Brilliance: Best and Cumberbatch reign supreme at ENet Senior CASA
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy Barbados’ squash stars, Khamal Cumberbatch and Megan Best, lived up to their top seeding and pre-tournament hype, securing the individual men’s and women’s titles at the ENet Senior Caribbean Squash Championships in Georgetown on Tuesday night. In a widely anticipated outcome, both players showcased their superior…
West Indies top-order fires four half-centuries in New Zealand warm-up
West Indies’ top four batsmen struck fluent half-centuries ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, as they piled up 346 for 5 on the opening day of their two-day warm-up match against a New Zealand XI. Playing at Lincoln, the touring side made the most of the opportunity to…
US$10,000 at stake in DMW International Hockey Festival’s milestone tournament
“Diamond Mineral Water Hockey Festival has reached its 20th year!” The words of Tricia Fiedtkou sparked a moment of applause from the head table on Tuesday as the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) launched its International Indoor Festival, slated for November 27-30 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The GHB Vice-president…
