September 17, 2018

A 46-year-old labourer of Kitty, Georgetown is now dead after he mistakenly ingested suspected Carbon Tablets. News Room understands that Gary Sulavan left his Lot 4 Duncan Street, Kitty home at about 11:00hrs on Sunday and returned at…

Businessmen, current and retired employees as well as government agencies are among those who will be testifying against City Hall at an upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI). The COI - which was launched by the Local Government…

An impromptu search at the Lusignan Prison Monday led to the discovery 45 improvised weapons and several other contraband items. Police sources have disclosed that the search conducted between 14:15 and 15:15hrs came up with the…

While Minister of Public Security KhemrajRamjattan has agreed that a Police officer needs “reasonable suspicion” to stop and search a vehicle, he says “random stop and search” has led to many seizures of illegal weapons. The Police…

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has debunked claims by a fellow party member that the controversial high-end housing scheme dubbed “Pradoville 2” was established to ensure the security of the then president and ministers. Former…

President David Granger, on Saturday, ordered that a multi-agency task force be set up to address the many multidimensional issues challenging the communities of the South Rupununi, the Ministry of the Presidency noted. The President was…

A bus conductor was on Monday placed before the Chief Magistrates Ann McLennan and charged for raping a 14-year-old school girl. Ashel Williams was not required to plea to the charge which alleged that he raped the girl on October 7,…

The State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, is expected to lead a delegation on a visit to Guyana on Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22nd, the Ministry of…

The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) have announced the “CPL All Stars” team of the tournament for 2018. The team was selected by Tom Moody, Mark Butcher, Daren Ganga, Ian Bishop, Danny Morrison and Michael Slater. The team features…

By Bibi Khatoon The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) is investigating the sale and use of the synthetic drug ecstasy –commonly known as the “date rape” drug - in schools. The drug is known to change mood and perception. CANU’s…