With women participation in agricultural projects at 35 per cent and an expected increase to 50 per cent by 2030, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has said women are integral players for the sector. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the Micro and Women Entrepreneur Learning Centre on Tuesday, the minister…
Hurricane Melissa: Guyanese students safe, in constant communication with authorities here
Guyanese students in Jamaica are among those grappling with Hurricane Melissa, but are reportedly safe at the UWI campus in Kingston, and are engaging authorities on their well-being and needs. Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a powerful Category Five storm. Heavy winds and flooding continue to affect Jamaica, with the…
The R Organisation – the Venezuelan gang possibly behind the gas station bombing
By Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy When the powerful explosion ripped through the Mobil Gas Station at Regent and King Streets, Georgetown on Sunday night, few imagined the chain of events that would follow- a high level investigation, a confession and attention on one of neighbouring Venezuela’s most notorious criminal networks. That…
Informant to receive $5M reward for helping police capture gas station bombing suspect
An informant will receive the $5 million reward offered by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) after providing crucial information that led to the arrest of the prime suspect in Sunday night’s deadly gas station explosion in Georgetown. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed to the News Room that the informant’s tip…
Two arrested after Police find 4.3kg ganja in speaker box at Port Kaituma
Police ranks stationed at Port Kaituma in the North West District on Tuesday arrested two men after 4.3 kilograms of suspected cannabis were discovered hidden inside a speaker box during a routine stop and search operation. According to the Guyana Police Force, the discovery was made around 17:30 hrs when…
ILT20: MI Emirates sign Pooran, Pollard as wildcards
MI Emirates have announced Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard as their wildcards for the upcoming season of the ILT20 in the UAE. Pooran and Pollard will rejoin forces after winning the CPL (Trinbago Knight Riders) and MLC (MI New York) together earlier this year. Pooran is also part of MI Cape Town in the SA20, which overlaps…
‘Size should never limit potential’ – Guyana positioned as a global model of transformation at Saudi Investment Forum
Though Guyana covers just over 83,000 square miles and is home to fewer than a million people, this small South American nation continues to punch well above its weight on the global stage — a feat driven by the bold, visionary leadership of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. “The size…
New immigration rules to be enforced soon under e-ID programme
In an effort to ramp up its effort against the illegal entry into the country, the government will soon roll out a new immigration policy that mandates all immigrants—both legal and undocumented—to register under the electronic identification (e-ID) programme. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Commissioner of Police, Clifton…
GFF and International Supporters Group sign MoU to boost Women’s Football
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has renewed its strategic partnership with the International Supporters Group (ISG) through a new two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the development of women’s football in the country. The agreement, signed on October 28, 2025, formalises joint efforts to enhance player development, improve…
Paradise Invaders and Trafalgar secure wins in Berbice Football League
Paradise Invaders FC moved to the summit of the Berbice Football Association (BFA) Senior Men’s League after a sensational 7–1 victory over Ithaca FC, while Trafalgar Titans FC secured a solid win in a goal-filled Sunday night of action. The BFA League, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and…
