It is not every day that you see a woman operating a tyre shop, but for Natoya Defreitas, a 41-year-old mother and wife, it is more than just a job – it is her passion. For the past 12 years, she has dedicated herself to her business – Tire King…
Jagdeo says heroism of March 6 to safeguard democracy must not be forgotten
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday urged citizens to reflect on the heroism of all the ordinary Guyanese involved in efforts to safeguard the country’s democracy when it came under threat in 2020. Jagdeo, the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), reflected on the events of…
GOG moves forward with arbitration in dispute with Lindsayca/CH4
The Government of Guyana (GOG) has decided to proceed with arbitration following ongoing disputes related to the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with Lindsayca/CH4 (LNDCH4). This decision comes after the Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board (DAAB) issued formal rulings on January 31. Both parties were given a 28-day window…
Mother involved in Line Path hit-and-run dies
Nineteen-year-old Kavita Bedsan, who was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of her daughter, died on Thursday. Her uncle-in-law, Ganesh Gomanie told the News Room that Kavita succumbed to her injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital around 11:00 hrs. The accident occurred on Sunday, March…
Two Brazilians attempting to smuggle gold nabbed by SOCU; $26M seized
The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) of the Guyana Police Force on Wednesday apprehended two Brazilian nationals allegedly involved in an illegal gold smuggling attempt. The two Boa Vista, Brazil residents, 42-year-old Albina Filho Alves Viera and 39-year-old Elisangela Regia De Olivera, were detained by SOCU during a gold smuggling…
Inmates continuing to engage in criminal activities while incarcerated – Benn
The challenge of crime remains ever-present, particularly when it comes to transnational criminal activities, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, stated on Thursday. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Guyana Prison Service senior officers’ conference, Benn acknowledged that the nature of crime has evolved, with inmates continuing to engage in…
Police urged to ‘act quickly’ as some NDCs continue to illegally sell, rent state lands
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has called on the Guyana Police Force to “act quickly” in response to reports that some Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) are illegally selling or renting out state lands despite warnings from the government. The comments were made earlier this week following claims that the chairperson of…
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to connect Guyana to Europe with new route starting June 2025
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to begin operations in Guyana on June 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the country’s international travel connections. In preparation for the airline’s launch, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill and his team held a pivotal meeting with KLM representatives on Wednesday…
Security guard tells police he shot himself after taken to hospital with gunshot wound
A security guard is currently receiving treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound early Thursday morning at Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara. The incident occurred around 02:00 hours. Lionel Duke, a 22-year-old Supernumerary Constable with a security service, was on duty at the time, carrying a…
Jeffrey slams 118 from 67 balls in Bartica’s T20 League
Over the weekend, the inaugural Bartica Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament continued its explosive run with two high-scoring encounters at Daag Point ground. In match one, Bartica Super Strikers elected to bat first against Mavericks and unleashed a batting masterclass. Openers Ronald Jeffrey and Keanu Harry forged a breathtaking 226-run…
