Hours after commuters started using the new Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge in their numbers, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said several measures are being implemented to guarantee the smooth flow of traffic. Minister Edghill acknowledged there was significant congestion on Monday at the western approach of the bridge but…
Venezuelan man succumbs to injuries after altercation
Jose Alberto Quinonez Sanguino, a Venezuelan man, was chopped on his left thigh during a bar fight at Best Village, West Coast Demerara, has succumbed to his injuries. Police Headquarters reported that Sanguino was injured after the fight unfolded on Saturday. However, a post-mortem examination report was later issued. It…
Stewartville teen died from chop wound – Autopsy
An autopsy has confirmed that Sudesh Singh, a 15-year-old resident of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, died from a chop wound. Government Pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh conducted the post-mortem examination with dissection at the Ezekiel Funeral Home on the body of Singh on Monday morning. On completion, Dr. Singh gave the…
Police issue wanted bulletin for ‘Chino’ in connection with fatal East Ruimveldt shooting
Police have issued a wanted bulletin for 30-year-old Kevin Eversley, also known as ‘Chino’, in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old driver Gavin Major during last month. In the wanted bulletin, Police Headquarters on Monday said Eversley is wanted for questioning in relation to the murder which occurred on…
Bartica man fined $595,000 for drunk driving, other traffic offences
A 33-year-old Bartica resident, was on Monday fined a total of $595,000 after pleading guilty to multiple traffic-related offences including drunk driving. Lorenzo Singh appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohammed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court. He was first charged with driving a motor vehicle whilst his breath alcohol level exceeded the…
Billingy beats Sukhai to Senior Women’s Table Tennis title
Fifteen-year-old Jasmine Billingy was crowned the new women’s open champion after defeating her doubles partner, Samara Sukhai, 3-0 in the final of the Senior National Table-Tennis Championship on Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The final saw the two teenagers and Women’s Doubles champions face off following commanding victories…
‘It feels really good’: Dr. Joaan Deo makes winning return to golf
The Lusignan Golf Course came alive on Sunday (October 5) as golfers took to the course for the highly anticipated Trophy Stall Golf Tournament. The event once again showcased skill, sportsmanship, and strong camaraderie among the club’s members. Emerging as the overall winner was Dr. Joaan Deo, who delivered an…
GCA 50-Over First-Division: Looknauth (98*) guides Everest to win; Benjamin’s 155* falls short for GDF
On Sunday, the Dave West Indian 50-Over First-Division tournament produced two contrasting high-scoring encounters, with victories for Everest Cricket Club and Police Sports Club. However, the day’s standout performance came in a losing cause, courtesy of a brilliant century from Garfield Benjamin for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). FULL SCORECARD:…
Judicial leaders hail Justice Anderson as ‘beacon of integrity’
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Monday convened a Special Sitting to commemorate the elevation of Justice Winston Anderson to the office of President of the region’s highest court. The ceremony, held at the start of the CCJ’s 2025/2026 court year, marked Justice Anderson’s formal assumption as the Court’s…
Local company embracing AI to better serve customers
Local business, Silvie’s Industrial Solutions, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) agent into its operations, becoming another Guyanese company that uses such technology to enhance customer service and improve internal processes. During an interview with the News Room, Chief Operating Officer Shanti Persaud said the AI agent provides solutions for…
