Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, has announced that fifteen new hotels are currently under construction across the country and upon completion they will add approximately 2,000 rooms to Guyana’s current room stock within the next two years. “We are working on 15 new hotels right now across…
Exxon eyes approval for eighth project, Longtail, in 2026
The gas-rich development, Longtail, is the next project ExxonMobil and its coventurers in the Stabroek Block are seeking approval for, Alistair Routledge said on Monday. Longtail is located about 200 kilometres from Georgetown, in the southeastern portion of the block. Non-associated gas is found in reservoirs there and ExxonMobil expects…
Guyana confirmed to compete in Men’s and Women’s categories of RAN Sevens
The Rugby America North’s (RAN) annual senior sevens tournament will once again take place at Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima, Trinidad. The Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Union (TTRU) hosts and welcomes the regional association’s largest event of the year back to their shores in year two of of a three-year…
President Ali takes aim at India’s ‘control through exclusion and market dominance’ in cricket
President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday night took aim at India’s approach of “control through exclusion and market dominance” in cricket, noting that while it may yield short-term gains, an open and level playing field is the only sustainable model for long-term growth of the global game. The Head-of-State said he…
Nandu (103*), Perez (51*) bat Demerara to thumping win over Select XI
A masterful hundred from skipper Matthew Nandu and a solid fifty from Raymond Perez powered Demerara to a commanding win over the Select XI to remain unbeaten in the Queensway Security Service Inc. Senior Super50 Inter-County on Tuesday at Enmore. Chasing 186, the defending champions coasted to a convincing nine-wicket…
Guyanese women shine at the 2025 Caribbean Global Awards in London
Guyana proudly celebrated outstanding success at the Caribbean Global Awards (CGA) 2025, hosted at the prestigious Cumberland Hotel in London. With over 300 distinguished Caribbean and African guests in attendance, two Guyanese women emerged as winners in key categories, reinforcing the nation’s growing global presence in leadership, sustainability, and cultural…
‘She will pay’ – Nandlall to enforce $37M judgment against ‘Melly Mell’ in the U.S.A
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has announced that he will move to enforce a $37 million judgment granted by the High Court of Guyana against social media commentator Melissa “Melly Mell” Atwell in the United States. Speaking during his Issues in the News programme on…
Driver hospitalised but will have to pay for destruction on new BJDRB – Nandlall says
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has made it clear that the government will pursue compensation from the driver who crashed into the median on the eastern approach road to the new Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge on Monday, causing damage to the structure. Speaking during…
Housing ministry, banks strengthen partnership to advance homeownership
The Ministry of Housing and Water, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), has deepened its collaboration with major commercial banks in a joint effort to streamline the homeownership process and accelerate the government’s target of constructing 40,000 homes over the next five years. In a strategic meeting held…
Arson suspected after Liverpool vendor’s house destroyed by fire
A fire, suspected to be an act of arson, completely destroyed a vendor’s house at Lot 35, Liverpool Village, Corentyne Berbice. Gavin Cummings, 60, who is also a farmer, told the News Room that he left home around 1:30 a.m. Saturday to sell fruits and vegetables at the Port Mourant…
