The Doobay Gafoor Medical and Research Centre on Wednesday officially launched the Latchmin Kissoon and Family Eye Clinic, expanding its range of affordable healthcare services on the East Coast of Demerara. The new eye clinic, located at the existing centre in Annandale, is aimed at providing accessible eye care, particularly…
India opener Abhishek Sharma hit the fifth-highest score in Indian Premier League history in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 47-run win against Delhi Capitals. The 25-year-old left-hander, who is number one in the men’s T20 batting rankings, batted throughout the innings for 135 not out from 68 balls in the hosts’ 242-2. He…
In 2022, Monix Hetemeyer experienced a life-altering accident that would redefine her path in life. It did not, however, redefine her purpose. During a recent interview with the News Room, Monix said what began as a simple evening out after the COVID-19 pandemic turned into a traumatic event when a…
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal says the first batch of 110 young professional houses under construction at Palmyra, Region Six, is expected to be completed by the end of June, as work continues at an advanced pace. During a recent visit to the housing development, Croal said the project is…
See below statement by Cricket West Indies Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that the second match of the Leeward Islands Hurricanes vs Trinidad and Tobago Red Force bilateral series in the 2026 West Indies Championship has been abandoned as a draw due to dangerous pitch conditions at the Sir…
PRESS RELEASE || After nine gruelling rounds of rapid chess, Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber emerged as the winner of the Readymix Concrete 2026 National Rapid Chess Tournament last Saturday, at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, Kingston. In the fast paced event, players were each allotted 15 minutes on the…
A vessel owned by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) struck the riverbank on Sunday evening near Morawhanna in Region One, while heading to Kumaka with nine passengers onboard. The incident occurred around 19:15 hrs under poor visibility due to rainfall. In a press statement, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said…
A driver was arrested nine days after a hit-and-run accident along the Williamsburg, Corentyne Public Road. Mukesh Mathur, a 35-year-old resident of Clifton Settlement, Corentyne, was injured in the accident that occurred on April 11. Mathur was reportedly riding a motorcycle along the public road when a 35-year-old driver swerved…
ENet has officially opened its 16th retail location, continuing its countrywide expansion with a new store at Lotus Mall, Parika, East Bank Essequibo. Residents of Parika and surrounding communities can now access ENet’s full suite of mobile, internet, and TV services, alongside a wide range of devices, including the Unnecto…
The Ministry of Education today welcomed a high-level delegation from Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Education, Youth Development, Sports and Digital Transformation, currently on an official visit to Guyana from April 19 to 25, 2026. The visit is aimed at observing and engaging with Guyana’s best practices and notable advancements in…
