January 2026

The Guyana Fire Service is making training its top priority in 2026 to ensure firefighters are fully prepared to meet the country’s growing urban challenges, Fire Chief, Gregory Wickham said. During an interview with the News Room, Wickham said the Fire Service has exhausted local training prompting a shift to regional and international courses to…
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Electrical faults and the theft of electricity have emerged as major causes of the more than 2,200 fires recorded in 2025, according to Fire Chief Gregory Wickham. According to figures provided to the News Room, the Guyana Fire Service received 2,267 fire calls in 2025. This represents a decrease of almost 1200 fires than those…
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Fines exceeding $2 million, tighter controls on e-waste along with oil and gas waste, and mandatory financial security for operators are among the key features of Guyana’s proposed Integrated Solid Waste Management Bill and Regulations. The proposals for the draft bill were unveiled during a national consultation on Friday held at the Arthur Chung Conference…
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The West Indies bowling attack will take immense confidence through to the Super Six stage of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup after their match-winning efforts against South Africa. The 55-run victory helped cement tournament progression and has the side daring to dream of a deep tournament charge as the stakes now rise. The…
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BCB president Aminul Islam has effectively accused the ICC of double standards, in pointing to the governing body’s accommodation of India’s request to play their 2025 Champions Trophy matches in the UAE instead of Pakistan, while refusing to move Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup from India to Sri Lanka. Speaking to the…
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Police are again searching for Teon Allen, also known as ‘Spoil Child’, this time for attempted murder and discharging a loaded firearm. In a wanted bulletin, Police said these crimes were committed on Ron Singh and Samuel Boucher on November 24, 2025, in Lovers’ Lane, Amelia’s Ward, Linden. Anyone who has information about the whereabouts…
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A late night accident along the Wisroc Public Road in Linden has claimed the lives of three persons on Thursday. One of the victims has been identified Andrew Irving. The identities of the other two victims—a man and a woman—are not yet known. The News Room understands that the accident occurred around 22:00 hrs when…
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, on Thursday reiterated that Guyana remains safe, stable and attractive for investment, as the Government continues to actively engage with global partners to protect the country and its people amid the recent events in Venezuela. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event, Todd said…
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Flame-grilled meats, scrumptious salads, and delectable desserts are part of the Texas de Brazil offering, now available to Guyanese. The internationally-acclaimed churrascaria officially opened at Movietowne, Turkeyen, on Thursday night, after months of refining its offering and introducing itself to the local culinary scene. Texas de Brazil is another major investment from Derek Chin, the…
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