See full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources On May 22, 2026, the Government of Guyana officially launched the country’s national gold and jewellery brand under the brand name “Eldorado Reimagined”, marking a historic milestone in the transformation of the country’s gold sector, moving from raw commodity production to…
Welder robbed at gunpoint
A Welder of Plantation Farm, East Bank Demerara (EBD) was on Saturday evening robbed of a necklace allegedly valued at $500,000. Police in a statement said the Robbery Under Arms occurred at about 18:02h at Nelson Mandela Avenue and Hibiscus Street, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim,…
Chef shot in Albouystown
A 27-year-old Chef of Barr Street, Albouystown was on Saturday shot to his leg at Hunter Street, Albouystown, Georgetown. Police said the incident occurred at about 23:30h. According to a police statement, the man was at the the location with several other persons when he was approached by a suspect…
Second man dies after river accident near Tapir Landing
Police have confirmed a second death following the fatal river mishap that occurred on Thursday, in the vicinity of Tapir Landing along the Cuyuni River. Dead is Enzo Mateus Alves De Aviz, a 23-year-old Brazilian national and gold miner of Tipir Backdam and Belem City, Para State, Brazil. His death…
FIFA official hails Guyana’s nationwide youth football programme
A G$44m grassroots project designed to transform the future of football in Guyana has received high praise from world governing body FIFA. Amiel Mohammed, FIFA’s Regional Member Association Development Manager, conducted a whirlwind nationwide tour to assess the early stages of the newly launched Youth Ensemble U13 Programme. The initiative,…
Blue Water Shipping Girls U15 Championship expands to Kabakaburi
History was created in Kabakaburi, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), on Friday as the community hosted its first-ever organised football competition during the ongoing Blue Water Shipping Girls U15 National Championship. The landmark occasion saw Kabakaburi Secondary face Charity Secondary in a preliminary-round encounter, marking a significant milestone for football development within…
Packed field contests new course in Independence Three-Stage road race
History was made on the rugged terrain of the Linden-to-Mabura Road this morning as a packed field of 60 cyclists pedalled off to launch the special Diamond Jubilee edition of Guyana’s Independence three-stage cycle race. Organised by the Guyana Cycle Federation alongside the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and…
Iyer’s maiden IPL ton keeps Punjab Kings in the hunt for playoffs spot
Shreyas Iyer’s first IPL century helped Punjab Kings break a six-match losing streak and keep their playoffs hopes alive. PBKS are now in the top four and will remain there should Rajasthan Royals lose their final game of the season against Mumbai Indians. Also, for PBKS will hope Kolkata Knight…
Corentyne labourer stabbed to death
A Labourer of Nigg, Corentyne, Berbice was stabbed to death on Friday afternoon by an 18-year-old, also of Nigg. Carter Baboolall, 48 years old, was reportedly involved in a misunderstanding with the teen, Dave Latchminarine called “fat boy” at around 17:40h. The News Room understands that the altercation escalated into…
Younge, Squires and Hickerson impress at 60th Independence Tennis Open
The 60th Independence Tennis Open is heating up at the National Park Tennis Courts, with just one day of play remaining after a packed schedule on Friday across the Open, Junior, and Novice categories. In the Men’s Open round of 16, Gerald Scotland secured a comfortable 6-2 victory over Leyland…
