At the 2025 Local Content Summit, President Irfaan Ali announced ambitious plans to transform Guyana’s innovation landscape with the establishment of a world-class National Innovation Centre, modeled after top institutions like those at the University of California (Berkeley) and in collaboration with global partners like NASA. “What I want us…
Police ‘accidentally’ shot by colleague
A Police rank was rushed for medical attention on Wednesday after he was allegedly ‘accidentally’ shot by one of his colleagues. The incident took place at the Beterverwagting Police Station, East Coast of Demerara. Information gathered by the News Room revealed that the rank was struck to the foot after…
Police ‘accidentally’ shot by colleague
A Police rank was rushed for medical attention on Wednesday after he was allegedly ‘accidentally’ shot by one of his colleagues. The incident took place at the Beterverwagting Police Station, East Coast of Demerara. Information gathered by the News Room revealed that the rank was struck to the foot after…
Marissa Beete opened the door for her ex Ghalee Khan to ‘talk.’ Then he killed her
Thirty-year-old Marissa Beete, the woman who was killed on Tuesday night had shared a two-year relationship convicted drug trafficker Ghalee Khan. However, that relationship had recently ended, and the couple were not on speaking terms for some time. Tuesday night he showed up at her house to ‘talk’. What happened?…
Some 600 patients received life-saving treatment for coronary diseases at GPHC in 2024
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) treated approximately 600 patients with coronary blockages in 2024, providing artery stent procedures free of cost. Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said on Monday that this procedure is one of many treatment options available at the hospital that is saving and transforming lives. Artery…
East Canje Berbice man celebrates 105 remarkable years
Harold Bissoo of Goed Bananen Land, East Canje Berbice, celebrated his 105th birthday on Tuesday. Born on April 8, 1920, to parents Bharosi and Chowrasia, he was one of three children, although his two siblings passed away years ago. Mr. Bissoo grew up in Goed Bananen Land and attended school…
Roshan Khan explains his interaction with US authorities
See below full statement from Roshan Khan Snr regarding his recent interaction with US authorities: “I’ve been made aware of posts currently circulating on social media falsely alleging my involvement in serious criminal matters. “I wish to categorically state the following: “While I was briefly interviewed by U.S. authorities at…
Roshan Khan explains his interaction with US authorities
See below full statement from Roshan Khan Snr regarding his recent interaction with US authorities: “I’ve been made aware of posts currently circulating on social media falsely alleging my involvement in serious criminal matters. “I wish to categorically state the following: “While I was briefly interviewed by U.S. authorities at…
Four-Day Title Showdown in Trinidad: Harpy Eagles aim for decisive victory against Red Force
The Queen’s Park Oval is set for a high-stakes encounter as the Guyana Harpy Eagles and Trinidad and Tobago Red Force lock horns in the final round of the 2025 West Indies Four-Day Championship, with the title hanging firmly in the balance. Despite holding a slender 6.2-point lead, Harpy Eagles…
Four-Day Title Showdown in Trinidad: Harpy Eagles aim for decisive victory against Red Force
The Queen’s Park Oval is set for a high-stakes encounter as the Guyana Harpy Eagles and Trinidad and Tobago Red Force lock horns in the final round of the 2025 West Indies Four-Day Championship, with the title hanging firmly in the balance. Despite holding a slender 6.2-point lead, Harpy Eagles…
