A new four-lane highway, the Great Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam (Craig) interconnection, was commissioned by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday as another project expected to bring relief to commuters. This new road link is expected to reduce travel time for East Bank Demerara commuters, particularly those who live…
New Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam Highway paves way for easier travel to Soesdyke, Linden soon
A new four-lane highway, the Great Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam (Craig) interconnection, was commissioned by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday as another project expected to bring relief to commuters. This new road link is expected to reduce travel time for East Bank Demerara commuters, particularly those who live…
Prison Service gets new headquarters at Lusignan
The Guyana Prison Service on Monday commissioned its new headquarters at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara. This means that the Prison Service Headquarters will now be relocated from Brickdam to Lusignan. The new headquarters is situated within the Lusignan Prison compound and offers more space, allowing for expanded administrative operations, improved…
Sophia man arrested with unlicensed firearm
Police on Monday arrested 25-year-old Kyle Small, a resident of ‘C’ Field, Sophia, after he was allegedly found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The arrest took place at around 12:20 hrs. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said two ranks attached to the Brickdam Police Station’s anti-crime patrol…
GECOM confirms photos of actual ballots posted online but source unknown
Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud on Monday said that GECOM has been able to confirm that photos of actual ballots were posted online as members of the Disciplined Forces voted across Guyana last Friday. “We have not been able to determine how, where, or when that was taken, but…
Nursery school opens at No.8 village
A new nursery school at No.8 village in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) was commissioned on Monday to serve some 41 children already enrolled. Education Minister Priya Manickchand attended the brief opening ceremony and said this school is a promise fulfilled by the government to ensure that students of every age have…
Kevin Sinclair and Ashmead Nedd lose Guyana Harpy Eagles contracts
West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair and left-arm spinner Ashmead Nedd are the notable omissions from the Guyana Harpy Eagles contracted list of players for 2025-2026 season. News Room Sport was reliably informed that at the recent players’ draft held by Cricket West Indies (CWI), Guyana Harpy Eagles drafted Under-19 players…
President Ali’s leadership is Guyana’s shield against Venezuela
Five more years of PPP/C leadership is needed to contain the threats posed by Venezuela. President Irfaan Ali and his government’s ability to manage Venezuela’s aggression on our border is keeping Guyana safe today and for the long term. Venezuela’s egregious claim on two-thirds of our territory is persistent, filled…
Motorcyclist, 60, dies in Mocha hit-and-run accident
A 60-year-old motorcyclist lost his life on Sunday morning after he was involved in an accident on the Mocha Access Road, East Bank Demerara. The dead man has been identified only as ‘Sookram’, a resident of Barr Street, Kitty, Georgetown. Police said the accident occurred around 06:30 hrs. It involved…
Forward Guyana election case rescheduled; Chief Justice vows ruling this week
The High Court has rescheduled the constitutional case challenging the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) ballot practices to Tuesday, August 26, after the applicant’s lawyer requested additional time to review the defence’s submission, which was received Sunday evening. On Monday morning, Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh presided over arguments in the…
