See full statement issued by the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health expresses its deepest condolences to the family of baby Wendy Wharton, who tragically passed away in the early morning hours of October 12, 2025. The Ministry joins the hospital community in mourning this loss and reaffirms its…
Gov’t to acquire private lands as Region Five nears full housing allocation
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal on Friday revealed that the government has nearly exhausted available land for housing allocations in Region Five, prompting efforts to identify and acquire additional parcels to meet growing demand. Speaking to reporters, Croal said there are currently about 4,000 pending housing applications in Region 5….
‘Less force, more engagement’- Walrond says every Station to have community police
Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, has announced that every police station across the country will soon have a community policing desk as part of a wider effort to promote “less force and more engagement” in law enforcement. In an exclusive interview with News Room, Minister Walrond explained that while…
President Ali welcomes more Chinese investment in Guyana, Embassy says
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has invited more Chinese companies to invest in Guyana, reinforcing the country’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties and supporting national development, the Chinese Embassy in Guyana reported. The announcement followed a meeting between Ambassador Yang Yang of China and President Ali, during which the two…
U.S. sends world’s largest aircraft carrier to Caribbean
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration escalated a U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean on Friday by announcing the deployment of the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier group to Latin America — a show of force far beyond any past counter-narcotics effort and Washington’s most assertive move in the region yet….
‘Let’s end child pregnancies’ – PAHO, Ministry of Health launch National Adolescent Pregnancy Awareness Campaign
In a concerted effort to reduce adolescent pregnancies and promote safe motherhood, the Healthy Life Course Unit of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with the Adolescent Health Unit of the Ministry of Health, launched a national awareness campaign, “Let’s End Child Pregnancies,” at the Sophia Health Centre…
Edghill engages Lethem truckers as Guyana prepares for cross-border transport boom with Brazil
Guyana is set to strengthen its position as a regional trade and logistics hub, with the International Road Transport Agreement (IRTA) with Brazil expected to transform cross-border transport, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has said. On Friday, Minister Edghill met with truckers operating along the Georgetown–Brazil corridor in…
‘Put people first’ – Minister Manickchand urges NDCs to deliver tangible community results
Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) across the East Bank of Demerara have been urged to work collaboratively and deliver real, people-centred results, as Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, reminded councillors that they were elected because residents trust them to bring relief, service, and joy to their communities….
Rupununi farmer arrested after threatening to shoot village councillors
Police in Regional Division #9 have arrested Tony Joseph, a 54-year-old farmer of Shiri Village, South Central Rupununi, after he allegedly threatened to shoot several village councillors during a domestic dispute. According to reports, police ranks acted swiftly on Friday after receiving complaints from the councillors who said Joseph had…
Two repeat offenders remanded for murder of West Ruimveldt woman, third person faces ammo possession charge
Two men, both previously known to law enforcement, have been remanded to prison for the murder of 24-year-old Faynell Brewster, who was fatally attacked during a robbery in West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, earlier this week. Charged with murder in the furtherance of a robbery are Akande Ross, a 25-year-old machine operator…
