The Government of Guyana has moved swiftly to coordinate humanitarian relief for Jamaica in the wake of the catastrophic Hurricane Melissa, which left widespread destruction and displaced thousands across the island. Through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), Guyana is mobilising essential relief supplies and preparing emergency response teams to assist…
Police secure extension, nine gas station bombing suspects still in custody
Nine suspects held in connection with Sunday’s bombing at the Mobil Gas Station at Regent and King Streets, Georgetown, remain in custody as investigators continue to probe the deadly attack that claimed the life of six-year-old Soraya Bourne. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum told the News Room that investigators made an…
Demerara Bank records $8.4B profit in landmark year
In an extraordinary year marked by economic expansion and rapid digitalization, Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) has solidified its position and emerged as the driving force behind Guyana’s financial momentum, delivering record profits and lending national credit growth across multiple sectors. Through unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation, the bank has…
‘Take your time on the road’ – Mother’s final words to student killed by Police Corporal
Christina Arjun, the mother of 15-year-old Navindra Mahes, wants nothing but justice after her son was struck and killed by a car driven by a female Police Corporal along the Success Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD), on Thursday morning. The single mother told News Room that her son was…
Rodrigues’ masterclass stuns Australia; India through to final of Women’s World Cup
Jemimah Rodrigues hit a remarkable unbeaten century as India completed a record chase to claim a stunning five-wicket win over Australia and reach the Women’s World Cup final. Set 339 to win after a wonderful hundred from Australia opener Phoebe Litchfield, India held their nerve in a mammoth pursuit, with…
Musician Jay Anderson ‘sees life in colour’ as he prepares to release his first EP
Musician Jumaine Anderson Walcott, better known as ‘Jay Anderson’, a U.S based-Guyanese is gearing up to release his first EP with one of the singles ‘Let Go’ already out. Speaking with the News Room, Jay, who migrated to the U.S at a young age said he “sees life in colour”…
‘SkillsConnect’ part of govt’s digital transformation agenda
The government’s SkillsConnect platform is helping to make job searching and hiring much easier, according to Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation Zulfikar Ally. SkillsConnect is a key government initiative aimed at strengthening Guyana’s labour market through digital innovation. It was by the Ministry of Labour in March…
Motorcyclist, 32, dies in West Coast Berbice accident
Azim Khan, a 32-year-old resident of Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice (WCB), died on Thursday after he crashed into a concrete fence at the #2 Public Road, WCB. Police Headquarters reported that Khan was riding his motorcycle (CR 3710) at around 05:46 hrs along the #2 Public Road when he…
Police Force confirms ECD ‘third lane’ was in effect when Corporal’s car struck schoolboy
A 15-year-old schoolboy was killed on Thursday morning after he was struck by a car driven by a female Police Corporal in what is popularly known as the “third lane” during morning traffic at Success, East Coast Demerara (ECD). Dead is Navindra Mahes, a student of Annandale Secondary School and…
Gov’t questions accuracy of Guyana’s 2025 Rule of Law ranking; cites outdated data
The Government of Guyana has raised concerns over the accuracy and reliability of the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2025, citing the use of outdated data and opaque research methods in determining the country’s latest global ranking. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs…
