November 3, 2020

Police have discovered the burnt remains of a husband and wife in their Eccles New Scheme, East Bank Demerara house almost an hour after it was set on fire during an argument.   The News Room understands that the couple was found hugging…

The Guyana Fire Service is trying to contain a fire in Eccles New Scheme on the East Bank of Demerara after a man set it alight Tuesday night. Neighbours told the News Room that they heard the couple arguing and then there was silence,…

Approximately 50 passengers are stuck on the MV Sabanto since 16:00h on Tuesday after the vessel encountered hydraulic issues at the Parika Stelling, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). A passenger who prefers to remain anonymous told the News…

By Kurt Campbell Prominent attorney-at-law, Nigel Hughes who is representing the interest of the Henry families in the murders of teen cousins Joel and Isaiah Henry, said on Tuesday that the local police investigators, and by extension…

As many Guyanese continue to face unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government on Tuesday said it will be creating a minimum of 500 jobs. As a result, some 100 contracts were signed between small businesses and the Ministry of…

Robert Benn, the contractor who fatally shot a man and wounded his companion as they tried to turn their vehicle on his driveway in Tucville in 2016, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to attempted murder the lesser count of manslaughter. Benn,…

A 32-year-old former police officer was on Tuesday sentenced to a serve 14 years imprisonment for killing Sterling Products Security Officer, Wilfred Stewart and Guyana Geology and Mines (GGMC) engineer, Trevor Abrams, five years ago.…

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday recorded the lowest number of positive COVID-19 cases in weeks. Seven new cases were recorded from 264 tests; this brings the total number of confirmed cases since March to 4, 245. Six cases were…

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Tuesday received over 75,000 face-masks, which represents the first batch sewn by individuals who were hired under the Ministry’s Garment and Accessories Cottage initiative to supply…

The Government Analyst –Food and Drug Department says it intends to seize or refuse entry to all imported beers, stouts, shandy or malt products that are non-compliant with this label requirement. According to the entity, all importers,…