The Georgetown Mayor and City Council will meet on Monday to decide the future of Mae’s School after mounting complaints that the institution is flouting the law by erecting what appear to be permanent structures on Farnum Ground without permission. The school was only granted one year’s temporary approval, from…
Tour group hails ancient cave paintings as ‘most significant archaeological and cultural experience’
An expedition team is raving at what they describe as the “biggest archaeological and cultural experience we have ever had on an expedition.” Explorers from The Wild Tales, working with villagers from Kopinang in the North Pakaraimas, entered a cave whose walls were covered in ancient paintings and symbols. “This…
President Ali meets bankers to push digital transformation
President Irfaan Ali met financial sector leaders on Wednesday to discuss modernising Guyana’s banking system and ensuring commercial banks keep pace with government-led digital transformation plans. The stakeholder group, which included the heads of commercial banks, Bank of Guyana Governor Dr Gobind Ganga and Private Sector Commission Chairman Gerald Gouveia…
President Ali meets bankers to push digital transformation
President Irfaan Ali met financial sector leaders on Wednesday to discuss modernising Guyana’s banking system and ensuring commercial banks keep pace with government-led digital transformation plans. The stakeholder group, which included the heads of commercial banks, Bank of Guyana Governor Dr Gobind Ganga and Private Sector Commission Chairman Gerald Gouveia…
Court awards $38M in damages to Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital and CEO in defamation case against ‘Melly Mel’
The High Court has ordered social media personality Melissa Ann Atwell, also known as “Melly Mell,” to pay a total of $35 million in damages to Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital Inc. and its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Madhu Singh, after finding that a series of Facebook posts in June 2019…
Police seek public’s help to identify acid attack suspect
The Guyana Police Force is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a recent acid attack that left two women injured on East Street, Georgetown. The incident occurred on September 3, 2025, when the suspect, who was in a car, allegedly hurled a glass bottle…
Chinese medical team offers free clinic in Linden, strengthening health ties with Guyana
China’s 20th medical team to Guyana recently held a free clinic and cultural exhibition in the mining town of Linden, deepening long-standing cooperation in health between the two countries. The team provided consultations to local government staff, testing blood glucose and pressure levels, and offering guidance on occupational ailments such…
More than 81 lives lost in road accidents in Guyana this year
More than 81 people have died in road accidents across Guyana so far this year, Police said on Wednesday, warning that reckless driving continues to claim preventable lives. Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh told the News Room that the Guyana Police Force has recorded 81 fatal accidents to date….
Police seize over 80 lbs of cannabis in Hitia Savannahs
Guyanese police seized more than 81 lbs of suspected cannabis during patrols in the Hitia Savannahs, Berbice River on Tuesday, authorities said. The Guyana Police Force said the discovery was made between 04:30 hrs and 19:40 hrs while officers were conducting routine patrols in the area. Around 17:35 hrs, ranks…
Guyana condemns Israeli bombing in Qatar
See below the full statement from the Government of Guyana: The Government of Guyana joins the international community in condemning the unilateral bombing by the Israel Defence Force in Doha, Qatar, approximately one mile from the Guyana Embassy. This violent act is a flagrant violation of international law and a…
