Guyana’s leading amateur gyms are set to battle for national glory as the Terrence Poole National Intermediate Championship, which will be held over three nights starting October 24 at the National Gymnasium in Georgetown, takes place. The tournament, hosted by the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), is a crucial proving ground…
Min. Parag gives instructions for immediate remedies after parents again express concerns about condition of BV school
Several parents continued to voice their concerns about the conditions at the Beterverwagting Primary School, with some individuals locking the gate of the school to prevent anyone from entering early Thursday morning. Pupils and teachers of the school have long been tormented by pigeons whose droppings have contaminated the premises….
Motorcyclist, 45, dies in Rupert Craig Highway accident
Jomo Peters, a 45-year-old man resident of Haslington New Scheme, East Coast Demerara (ECD), died on Thursday morning after he collided with two vehicles along the Rupert Craig Highway. Police Headquarters reported that Peters was riding a motorcycle without his helmet and speeding on the highway near Pump Road, Liliendaal….
Roxane George still officially acting Chancellor
Justice Roxane George continues to perform the duties of acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, as the former acting Chancellor, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards, has not been sworn in again to perform the duties of acting Chancellor. Justice Cummings-Edwards proceeded on vacation leave in August 2025. Justice George, who was Guyana’s acting…
Overfishing of endangered species, microplastics remain threats to fisheries sector
There are over 600 fish species in Guyana but efforts to ensure endangered species are protected remain a challenge. Speaking at a forum at the University of Guyana, Randy Bumbury, a Fisheries Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture, disclosed that there are challenges with protecting endangered fish. “Overfishing is suspected…
E/bo woman, 34, dies after motorcycle crashes into cow
Yolanda John, a 34-year-old resident of Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast, died on Wednesday after the motorcycle she was riding on collided with a cow on the Elisa Public Road, Essequibo Coast. Police Headquarters reported that the incident occurred at about 19:30 hrs and involved a motorcycle (registration number unknown) driven by…
Sears pleads not guilty; remanded to prison for drug trafficking
Former Member of Parliament for the Alliance for Change (AFC) and Linden educator, Devin Sears, was remanded to prison on Thursday after he was charged with drug trafficking but pleaded not guilty. Sears and his co-defendant, Albert Sandy made their appearance at the Linden Magistrate’s Court on Thursday before Magistrate…
First sitting of 13th Parliament set for Nov. 3
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has issued the proclamation for the opening of the 13th Parliament on Monday, November 3, 2025. In a live broadcast, President Ali said the Arthur Chung Conference Centre will be used for the opening and for further sittings of the National Assembly. The November 3 sitting…
Stabroek News apologises for misrepresenting that Mohamed did not visit Venezuelan Embassy
Stabroek News has clarified that it erroneously reported that the Venezuelan Ambassador to Guyana, Carlos Amador Pérez Silva denied that Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed visited the embassy in Georgetown. “… in Tuesday’s edition of Stabroek News under the headline `Ambassador denies Mohamed ever visited Venezuelan embassy’, Stabroek News erroneously reported that…
UPDATE: Policeman died from single gunshot wound to the chest
Richard Hayes, the Police Lance Corporal who was allegedly murdered by a 37-year-old Vreed-en-Hoop businessman, died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. Police Headquarters reported that the incident occurred around 09:00 hrs on Thursday. The businessman, who has not yet been named, is in custody. In a release, Police…
