Georgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead with a $2.8 billion Georgetown Enhancement Programme. The funding came under close scrutiny on Thursday in the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, where Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul and Duarte Hetsberger pressed…
New service centre at Region Five to better support residents
Residents of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) can better access government services as the Government of Guyana Service Centre opened at Fort Wellington this week. Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation Zulfikar Ally said this is a major milestone in decentralising essential public services for residents. He was joined by…
Police silent on probe into murder of Rupununi tour guide, family considering second autopsy
Frustration is mounting for the family of tour guide, Leon Baird as they say Police have not provided any recent information about the investigation into his gruesome death. Baird’s brother, Nigel Andrew, told the News Room on Thursday that communication with investigators has stalled, leaving relatives in the dark. “The…
Cocaine found in containers that left Guyana; CANU says shipment may have been contaminated abroad
See below the full release from the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU): The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) has been formally notified by its overseas law enforcement counterparts of the discovery of cocaine concealed within two (2) separate containers. These shipments originated from Guyana, but were thoroughly inspected before they…
Three persons arrested after ganja found in Bartica
Three persons were arrested on Wednesday night after Police Officers found a quantity of cannabis at the Four Miles Housing Scheme, Bartica. In a release, Police Headquarters said a bag was thrown over the back fence of a building at the housing scheme where the three occupants were when ranks…
G/town hit by flooding; Authorities say drainage pumps active
Widespread flooding due to several hours of rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems across the capital city, Georgetown, and efforts are being made to control the situation. The heavy downpour began during the early morning hours of Thursday and quickly strained drainage systems. In Georgetown, the News Room observed several streets became…
Man in custody after allegedly setting house on fire
A man is in custody pending Police investigations into an Onderneeming, Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast fire that destroyed the family house he lived in with his partner and their children. Romona Bechu, a mother of four, told the News Room that her partner reportedly set their home on fire on…
T20 World Cup: Italy dismantle Nepal for first World Cup win
In only their second World Cup outing, Italy claimed a clinical first win, silencing a largely Nepal-supporting crowd in Mumbai. After the bowlers restricted Nepal effectively on a worn surface, Italy’s opening pair, the Sydney-raised brothers, Justin and Anthony Mosca, then rampaged to the target on their own, both notching…
T20 World Cup: Shanaka and Rathnayake blow Oman away
Sri Lanka’s powerful middle order blew Oman away in Pallekele, helping them sweep to a 105-run win. In perhaps the most one-sided game of the T20 World Cup so far, Dasun Shanaka struck Sri Lanka’s fastest-ever T20I half-century, in 19 balls, while a 28-ball 60 from Pavan Rathnayake and 61…
Pitamber faces final U16 stand as national chess titles go on the line
The high-pressure world of rapid chess takes centre stage this Sunday as Guyana’s elite junior minds descend on Christ Church Secondary School for the National U16 Championships. Sponsored by Kitty Square Mall, the seven-round Swiss System tournament will see the nation’s best young tacticians battle against both their opponents and…
