Caribbean News

The newly established Collateral Registry is now fully operational, marking a major step in transparency and security in the local financial and business sector. This was announced by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, during his weekly ‘Issues in the News’ programme. With this new registry, individuals and businesses can now use…
The post Movable property now used for loan security as Collateral Registry opens appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Guyana has been handed a challenging group for the 2026 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers after being drawn alongside hosts Honduras, Bermuda, and Suriname. The draw determines the region’s path to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, with only the eight group winners from this stage advancing to the global tournament. Guyana will be based in Honduras for the…
The post Guyana drawn alongside Honduras, Bermuda and Suriname for Concacaf U-17 qualifiers appeared first on News Room Guyana.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed that Guyana remains the fastest-growing economy in the Western Hemisphere, a distinction that Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh says reflects the strength and transformation of every sector of the economy. Speaking at the launch of the World Trade Centre Georgetown on Tuesday, Dr. Singh described Guyana’s economic expansion…
The post Guyana continues to show growth ‘without precedent worldwide,’ says Finance Minister appeared first on News Room Guyana.

A strong contingent of six Guyanese players was selected in the recent draft for the ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10. The group is headlined by West Indies mainstays, including hard-hitting middle-order batsman Shimron Hetmyer, explosive allrounder Sherfane Rutherford, the powerful Romario Shepherd, and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie. The most compelling story from the…
The post Sampson among six Guyanese drafted for Abu Dhabi T10 appeared first on News Room Guyana.

See full statement below:  From crafting events for President Barack Obama to elevating Caribbean entrepreneurs to global heights, Joy Agness Events International continues its bold march across the world stage. The South Florida–based powerhouse is expanding its international footprint with a high-impact one-day certification workshop in Georgetown, Guyana. Founded by visionary CEO Rev. Dr. Joy…
The post Joy Agness Events International to host certification workshop in Guyana appeared first on News Room Guyana.

A total of 46 inmates are awaiting trial for murder as the Berbice Assizes commenced on Tuesday. Justice Sandil Kissoon is set to preside over the Criminal Session, which will run until February 2026. During this October session, a total of 56 cases are listed for trial. Among them, 45 males and one female are…
The post 46 murders listed for trial as October session of Berbice Criminal Assizes opens appeared first on News Room Guyana.

By Sharda Bacchus Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, says her top priority is to build a Police Force that is accountable to the people and trusted by the public — a foundation she believes is essential for effective policing and national security. In an exclusive interview with the News Room during her first month…
The post Walrond’s Mission: Building a Police Force Guyanese can trust appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Twenty-eight families from the West Bank Demerara in Region Three and the East Bank and East Coast of Demerara in Region Four, are the latest to receive brand-new core homes under the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP). The keys were presented to the new homeowners yesterday afternoon by Minister of Housing, Collin Croal;…
The post Twenty-eight more families get core homes appeared first on News Room Guyana.

As part of the national efforts to strengthen interventions against domestic violence, the government is taking decisive steps to introduce innovative measures, including ankle monitoring systems for individuals in violation of their restraining orders. Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, in a recent interview, outlined key strategies aimed at ensuring greater safety, accountability and support…
The post Govt considering ankle monitoring to combat domestic violence appeared first on News Room Guyana.

See below the full statement from Region Ten Tourism Committee Inc.: The Region Ten Tourism Committee Inc. has been made aware of the issues involving our Vice Chairman Mr. Devin Sears involving the transportation of cannabis on October 20, 2025, as reported in media outlets. We unequivocally state that we have no association with the…
The post Region Ten Tourism Committee distances itself from Vice Chairman Devin Sears appeared first on News Room Guyana.