President, Opposition Leader meet on appointment of Chancellor, CJ
President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo on Wednesday morning met to discuss the nomination of candidates for the substantive post of Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice (CJ) of Guyana.
President Granger has…
Women’s T20 World Cup matches could be played in Guyana
There is the likelihood of matches in this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup being hosted in Guyana, according to Director of Sport, Christopher Jones.
In an interview with the Department of Public Information, Jones said the country is on…
New SWAT Boss identified, Dookie transferred
By Leroy Smith
The Guyana Police Force has installed Assistant Superintendent, Amit Dass as the head of the Special Weapons and Tactic (SWAT) Unit while Deputy Superintendent, Motie Dookie has been reassigned.
Dookie, now the subject…
T20I: Munro, NZ demolish West Indies by 119 runs
Colin Munro became the first batsman to make three centuries in T20 internationals as he laid the foundation for New Zealand's battering of West Indies by 119 runs in their final match of the tour at Mount Maunganui.
The left-handed…
Supreme Dub Ballers claim 3-on-3 basketball title
The Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation ended the year with a junior 3-on-3 qualifier tournament with Supreme Dub Ballers claiming the title at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Supreme Dub Ballers took down Royals 15-11 in the final of…
Botafago win UDFA GT Beer football title
Botafago topped Net Rockers 4-1 to win the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) GT Beer football title on New Year’s night, carting off the top prize of $1.2 million.
Net Rockers, who pocketed $600,000 for second, had to deal with…
Discussions on future of sugar industry ongoing
Cabinet is engaging the Board of Directors of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) and the Special Purposes Unit (SPU) to determine the future of the industry. The SPU was set up to manage the divestment of its resources.
Recently,…
Jagdeo depressed about ExxonMobil contract
By Devina Samaroo
In his first press conference of the year, the Opposition Leader continued to criticise the recently released contract between the Government of Guyana and ExxonMobil as he believes that the Government did not get a…
23-Y-0 robbed at gunpoint in West Ruimveldt
Police are on the hunt for two men, who allegedly robbed 23-year-old Ray Jaundoo of two gold chains valued at $220,000 and his iPhone 6+.
News Room understands that the armed robbery took place at Playfield Corner, West Ruimveldt,…
PPP calls for nationwide support of celebration of 100th birth anniversary of Cheddi Jagan
The Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) is calling for the support of the entire country as it celebrates the life and work of its founding leader, Dr Cheddi Jagan.
The Party will celebrate the birth centenary of Dr Jagan this year and has…