The fast-paced action of the New Era Entertainment-coordinated ExxonMobil Guyana Futsal Championship resumes tonight at the Retrieve Tarmac in Linden, promising more goals and drama following an explosive opening round. Tournament Coordinator Aubrey Major Jr confirmed that the first night was marked by huge scorelines and an “electric atmosphere,” despite…
DPP orders inquest into death of Sophia man fatally stabbed by partner
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered an inquest into the death of 25-year-old Akeem Evans of ‘B’ Field, Sophia, who was fatally stabbed by his reputed wife during a domestic dispute last Wednesday. An inquest is a judicial inquiry, presided over by a Magistrate. It is done to…
Health Ministry launches recipe book
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Wednesday launched the ‘Colourful Cooking for Healthy Living’ recipe book with emphasis on nutritional meals. During his remarks at the launch held at the Umana Yana, at Kingston, Georgetown, Dr. Anthony said a healthy diet is essential for preventing chronic diseases. “If you want…
Guyana’s digital forest: How a small state is using AI to lead a global green revolution
By Danielle Swain Belém, Brazil danielle@newsroom.gy When Pradeepa Bholanath stepped onto the stage at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Senior Director for Climate Change in Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources wasn’t unveiling a new forest pact or a billion-dollar pledge. Instead, she described something less flashy but far more radical,…
‘Lock up the culprits’- Traffic Chief backs tougher enforcement amid wanton e-cycle misuse
Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh has called for a stronger, collective approach to addressing the growing misuse of electric cycles on the roadways, emphasising that enforcement, not education alone, is needed to curb unsafe practices. Speaking during an interview with the News Room, Singh said while the Guyana Police Force has…
Court case involving gas station attackers adjourned to Dec. 3
The Court case involving four of the individuals involved in the deadly gas station attack has been adjourned to December 3, 2025, following a partial disclosure on Wednesday. The partial disclosure was made on Wednesday when Venezuelan national Daniel Alexander Ramirez Poedemo—the alleged mastermind behind the deadly Mobil Gas Station…
FGM must pay $4 million in Court-ordered costs by Nov. 14 – Nandlall reminds
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, has written the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) about two court-ordered costs, totaling $4 million, to be paid on or before November 14, 2025. “In advance, we have sent out letters demanding payment in compliance with the order on or before November…
National Junior champion Kyle Couchman achieves historic Elo rating in chess
The talented Kyle Couchman has become the first Junior player in Guyana to cross the 2000 Elo rating mark, the Guyana Chess Federation has announced. Now 15, Couchman is the youngest Guyanese player ever to the historic milestone. “The reigning National Junior Champion continues his impressive rise and is well on…
Republic Bank CPL donates US$100,000 to Hurricane Melissa relief fund
In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has pledged a donation of US$100,000 to support relief and rebuilding efforts across Jamaica. This contribution will be made through the Office of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, ensuring that the funds are distributed efficiently…
Expressions of Interest for Rose Hall Airstrip development coming
The government is currently finalising the development plans for the Rose Hall Airstrip and will soon issue expressions of interest (EOIs) for this massive project. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday made the announcement as he outlined a series of transformative projects for Regions Five and Six at the…
