(Reuters) – Major internet platforms, including X and ChatGPT, were inaccessible for thousands of users globally on Tuesday as web-infrastructure firm Cloudflare was hit by an outage, disrupting internet services. Cloudflare, whose network handles around a fifth of web traffic, said it started to investigate the internal service degradation around…
Golf attraction draws thousands to GuyExpo Tourism Village
Press Release from Nexgen Golf GuyExpo’s Tourism Village once again proved to be a massive hit as the Ministry of Tourism and the Guyana Tourism Authority delivered a show-stopping attraction that pulled in thousands over the four-day festival. The Dr. Bharat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Mini-Golf Display, designed and managed…
Prison Service tackling overcrowding – Director
Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot says overcrowding in the prisons is no longer the crisis it once was, crediting ongoing expansion and upgrades across the system. In a recent interview with the News Room, Elliot said the Prison Service has made “significant progress,” noting that reconstruction of the New Amsterdam…
Amsterdam and Allicock to represent Guyana at IBA Men’s Elite World Championships
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has confirmed that star pugilists Desmond Amsterdam and Keevin Allicock will represent Guyana at the 2025 IBA Men’s Elite World Championships, set for December 2-13 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event, which forms part of the International Boxing Association’s (IBA) two-week festival of…
Woman fined, jailed for cocaine trafficking
Lisa Ramnarine, 27, has been sentenced to 32 months’ imprisonment and fined $810,000 several years after she was accused of smuggling cocaine inside a religious item via the DHL courier service. According to a release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU), Ramnarine appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly on Monday….
Harpy Eagles boxers impress on return to GBA competitive action
The Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym (HEBG) signalled a strong return to the competitive circuit on Saturday (November 15), as the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) staged its latest Developmental Tournament at the Andrew Lewis Gym. The event showcased emerging talent across school-age, junior and elite divisions, offering a glimpse into the…
High-octane thriller at GNIC as Mystic Marvels edge Tourism Guyana Titans in run-fest
Cricket fans were treated to a display of power-hitting and nerve-wracking momentum shifts on Sunday (November 16) as Tourism Guyana Titans faced off against the ‘Tapeball Turn Hardball’ squad and the Georgetown Cricket Association hopefuls, Mystic Marvels, at the newly renovated GNIC Sports Club Ground, Woolford Avenue. In a match…
Minister Persaud cracks down on reports of unprofessional conduct at Linden Probation Office
During an early morning meeting in Region 10 on Monday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Hon. Dr Vindhya Persaud, delivered a firm and direct message to staff at the Linden Probation Office as she outlined the urgent need for improved service delivery across the Ministry’s offices nationwide. Minister…
New agri-tourism policy to advance food security, rural prosperity
Guyana has launched a national agri-tourism policy aimed at strengthening the link between tourism and agriculture, aligning tourism development with national food security goals. The initiative is expected to expand tourism markets, strengthen agricultural production and ensure that the benefits of the country’s economic transformation reach rural communities nationwide. The…
GYSBI Wins Withholding Tax Appeal
November 17, 2025: Chancellor Roxane George today granted a tax appeal filed by Guyana Shore Base Inc (GYSBI) in 2021 against the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), setting aside the GRA’s decision to impose withholding tax against GYSBI on payments for management and professional services made to three foreign contractors, Pacific Rim…
