January 2025

A 21-year-old Prison Officer, Joel Johnson, from Lot 1, Section ‘C’ Clonbrook, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on January 14 after being found in possession of 804 grams of cannabis. He was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to Section 5(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act.
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In a political debate that has ignited reactions across the country, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has come to the defense of Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, following the recent ban on the use of the word “corruption” in parliamentary debates. The controversy began when the Speaker of the House placed a restriction on
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Dozens of schools have streamlined the distribution of school grants by opening bank accounts, ensuring funds are transferred efficiently and securely. Education Minister Priya Manickchand revealed this at a recent press conference. Manickchand revealed that over the past year, $3.7 billion has been disbursed to schools, easing the financial burden on teachers who previously had
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Local authorities are ‘wrestling’ with the migrant crisis as there continues to be an influx of migrants in Guyana, many of whom have fled their homeland in search of a better life. According to statistics provided to the News Room, a total of 104 individuals became citizens of Guyana in 2024 but not all were
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See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Education:  In its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and the development of all learners, the Ministry of Education today took historic step in Guyana’s educational landscape as the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, turned the sod to mark the commencement of construction of the
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Serving as both the culmination of the 2024 season and commencement of 2025 activities, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will stage the Terrence Ali National Open Championship from January 17-19 at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue. The event, which was postponed from its initial start date of December 12, 2024, is expected to feature
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Minister of Natural Resources, Vikram Bharrat said Guyana is “poised and set” to receive its Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) License “in another year, or year and a half.” “This will significantly boost our credibility as a timber producing country and aid in traceability, legality of our timber, as well as sustainability in
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After two gruelling days of trials at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, the Guyana National Basketball Team has been narrowed down to 15 players, signalling the first step towards a critical international campaign. Head Coach Adrian Hooper, alongside assistant coach Marlon Rodrigues, has the challenging task of leading this talented squad to the Nations Cup
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