Caribbean News

Guyanese motorsport has found a new star to watch as young driver Zachary Persaud showcased his prowess in the competitive Vitz Cup, delivering a stellar performance this past weekend that confirmed his transition from karting prodigy to circuit talent. Persaud, whose family is synonymous with Caribbean motor racing success, blazed to two first-place finishes and…
The post Zachary Persaud enjoys transition from Go-Karts to Vitz Cup appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) intercepted a significant quantity of cocaine during an operation at a residence in Hydronie, Parika, East Bank Essequibo on Friday. Acting on intelligence, CANU officers searched the premises and discovered several parcels containing a whitish powdery substance suspected to be cocaine. Three individuals were arrested during the operation…
The post CANU seizes over 50lbs of cocaine at Hydronie, three arrested appeared first on News Room Guyana.

  In a show of enforcement and accountability, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) Saturday morning, destroyed approximately 926.56 kilograms of seized drugs in a government-backed operation aimed at protecting communities and sending a firm message to traffickers. The haul, which included 618.26 kilograms of cocaine, 308.30 kilograms of cannabis, and smaller quantities of methamphetamine and…
The post Over $4B in seized drugs destroyed as CANU Boss eyes expanded operations with gov’t support appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Vendors who conduct business along the Railway Embankment in Buxton along the East Coast of Demerara will soon be relocated to allow the completion of the ongoing roadworks. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill, along with his technical team, inspected the area on Friday, which will be constructed into a market tarmac. The vendors…
The post Buxton vendors to relocate to facilitate road construction project appeared first on News Room Guyana.

As the University of Guyana (UG) prepares to celebrate its 2025 graduation ceremonies this November, a few extraordinary families are preparing for a moment of shared pride. Among the 3,600 graduands set to cross the stage are three sets of siblings whose stories reflect the power of unity, love, and resilience in the face of…
The post Siblings share the spotlight at UG’s 2025 graduation appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Drowning has been confirmed as the cause of death for two security guards who perished after their boat capsized in the Puruni River, Middle Mazaruni, earlier this week. The deceased have been identified as 37-year-old Jerwayne Grimmond of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, and 35-year-old Kevis Robin of No. 30 Village, West Coast Berbice. Post-mortem…
The post Guards drowned in Puruni River; bodies and weapons recovered appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Acting President and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has urged public officials and persons of influence to lead by example and stop meddling in the work of traffic ranks, warning that such interference weakens efforts to make the country’s roads safer. He was speaking on Friday at the official opening of Road Safety Month…
The post ‘Don’t call me, let the Police do their job’ – Phillips sends strong message to influential figures appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Some 1,345 new teachers graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) on Friday after successfully completing training in different fields; it marks one of the largest graduating cohort in the country’s history. Held under the theme, “Empowering Educators, Inspiring Futures: A Legacy of Excellence,” the ceremony which was kept at the Providence National…
The post Parag hails educators as ‘nation builders’ as over 1,300 graduate from CPCE appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Press Release from the National Sports Commission The National Sports Commission (NSC) will on Saturday night (November 8) host its first-ever black-tie edition of the National Sports Awards, a landmark event that promises to elevate the prestige and presentation of Guyana’s top sporting honour. The gala takes place from 19:00h at the Pegasus Suites and…
The post National Sports Awards to shine in first-ever ‘Black Tie’ affair at Pegasus appeared first on News Room Guyana.

McLaren’s Lando Norris said taking pole position for Saturday’s sprint race was a “good start” to his Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend. The Briton said he was “confident” in dry conditions, but the sprint – which is due to start at 14:00 GMT, 11:00 in Sao Paulo – could be affected by an expected overnight…
The post ‘Good start’ for Norris as he takes sprint pole appeared first on News Room Guyana.