New four-lane Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge to open within weeks – President Ali
LINDENERS will be crossing the Demerara River on a new, toll-free four-lane bridge within weeks, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced during an address to the Guyanese Diaspora in Queens Village, New York, on Thursday evening. The president listed the project among major infrastructure works in the government’s second phase of development. “The reality […]
Two arrested after businessman robbed at gunpoint in Nandy Park
TWO men are in police custody following the alleged armed robbery of a 35-year-old businessman at Nandy Park, East Bank Demerara, on Friday night. The robbery occurred at approximately 20:20hrs while the Peters Hall businessman was walking along a street in Nandy Park with a friend. According to the police, the pair was approached by […]
Private sector key to Guyana’s next energy phase—Routledge
— says oil, gas resources must be maximised for benefit of Guyanese GUYANA’S private sector will have a critical role to play in the country’s next phase of energy development, particularly as it builds out its natural gas industry, ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge has said. Speaking at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]
‘Look beyond the barrel’
— Minister Indar urges Guyanese businesses to tap opportunities in logistics, training, technical services, natural gas GUYANESE businesses should look beyond direct participation in oil production and position themselves to capture opportunities emerging in logistics, specialised training, certification, transportation, warehousing, technical services and natural gas, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar has said. […]
19 guides accredited as Guyana strengthens birding tourism
NINETEEN tourism professionals have been accredited through Guyana’s Bird Guide Accreditation Programme, strengthening the country’s capacity to offer specialised, high-quality birding experiences to visitors. The accreditation ceremony was held on Friday at the Herdmanston Lodge. Twelve guides completed the first phase of the Coastal Bird Guide Certification, while seven Rupununi-based guides completed the Bird Guide […]
Vandalised water networks in Stewartville, MMZ to be repaired
SECTIONS of the vandalised water distribution network at Stewartville and Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara, are to be repaired after damage to pipelines resulted in significant water wastage, low water pressure, and, in some cases, left residents without water. The intervention follows a visit by Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar to Stewartville East […]
Mechanic jailed for felonious wounding
A 42-year-old mechanic has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison after pleading guilty to a felonious wounding charge. Orlando Simpson, also known as ‘Lepo’, of Foulis Village, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged offence. He was subsequently charged on Friday, September 25, […]
Guyanese media expert among 36 selected for India leadership programme
A GUYANESE media and communications expert, Mr. Jainarine Deonauth, is among 36 young professionals from developing countries around the world who are currently participating in the International Management Development Programme on Effective Decision-making and Leadership in New Delhi, India. The course is being hosted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), and sponsored by […]
Guyana, Suriname to advance energy, infrastructure talks again soon
GUYANA and Suriname are expected to advance discussions on energy, natural resources and critical infrastructure when officials from the neighbouring countries meet again soon under their bilateral cooperation framework, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said. During a recent sit-down interview with News Room, President Ali disclosed that the next meeting between the two countries is […]
Gunman robs security officer of firearm, ammunition
POLICE are investigating an armed robbery in which a security officer was allegedly held at gunpoint and robbed of his firearm and ammunition while on duty at a bar on North Road, Georgetown. The incident occurred at approximately 20:30hrs on Friday, September 25, 2026. According to the police, the 40-year-old security officer, who resides […]
