Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred late Monday evening on Regent Street, Bourda, Georgetown, involving a security guard and a man accused of tampering with telecommunications infrastructure. At approximately 21:45 hrs, police responded to reports of gunfire near Classic Styles Boutique. Investigations revealed that the victim, 38-year-old Quacy…
Guyana pushed climate justice, biodiversity at UN side events
Fresh from high-level engagements at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, President Ali highlighted Guyana’s leading role in climate and biodiversity negotiations, saying the country is not just “a listener, but a leader.” In his early morning exchange on Tuesday, Ali pointed to Guyana’s alliances on forests and biodiversity, including…
India Women beat Sri Lanka in 50-over World Cup opener
India staged a brilliant comeback after a middle-order collapse to beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in a rain-affected opening match of the Women’s World Cup in Guwahati. Hosts India lost four wickets for four runs in the space of 11 balls, including three in the 26th over for spinner…
Few weeks more before ECD road construction wraps up
Traffic congestion along the East Coast of Demerara roadways has intensified as construction continues along the railway embankment from Success to Enmore. Many motorists are avoiding the construction zone and are instead using the main thoroughfare, which has increased delays. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stephen Gobin, the Traffic Officer responsible…
Pedestrian dies in early-morning accident at Mon Repos; Police Lance Corporal in custody
Police are probing a fatal accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian in the early hours of Tuesday, along the Mon Repos Public Road, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred at around 00:20 hrs and involved a white motor car, PAC 9262, which was owned and driven by…
GRPA advises rice farmers to scale back investments to increase profits as global prices fall
With global prices for paddy on the decline, the President of the Guyana Rice Producers Association Lekha Rambrich, urged farmers to scale back their investments in order to boost their earnings despite the challenging market conditions. In an interview with reporters, he noted that India has produced a staggering 154 million…
‘I am not missing’ – young woman responds to missing person report
The Guyana Police Force on Monday night issued a missing person’s report for 18-year-old Delismar Vansluytman of Land of Promise, Pomeroon River. However, hours after the notice was made public, Vansluytman contacted the News Room to confirm that she is not missing. “I am not missing, I am good,” Vansluytman…
President Ali named to TIME’s 2025 ‘Next 100’ list of emerging global leaders
Guyana’s President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has been named to TIME Magazine’s 2025 TIME100 Next, a list of 100 rising leaders across the world who are shaping the future in business, entertainment, sports, politics, science, health, and activism. The recognition places President Ali among an elite group of global…
Ali urges ‘mature discussion’ on U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has cautioned that the growing presence of U.S. naval assets in the Caribbean must be viewed with “eyes wide open” and discussed openly among regional leaders. Speaking during a live conversation with journalist Kiana Wilburg on Tuesday morning, President Ali acknowledged that some CARICOM leaders…
Lusignan golfers set sights on DSB Suriname Invitational 2025
The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is preparing to make a powerful statement at the DSB Suriname Invitational 2025, scheduled for October 11-12 in Paramaribo. After an outstanding showing at last year’s tournament, the Guyanese contingent is heading into this year’s event with a strong contingent of 20 players, determination and…
