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One arrested after 36 pounds of cocaine found in frozen fish – News Room Guyana

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A 44-year-old miner has been arrested after approximately 36 pounds of suspected cocaine were discovered concealed inside frozen fish during an intelligence-led operation at Richmondville, Providence, East Bank Demerara, on Sunday.

According to Police Headquarters, ranks intercepted a motor vehicle driven by the miner, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle’s trunk led to the discovery of two bags containing frozen fish. Upon further examination, officers uncovered several parcels containing a white powdery substance suspected to be cocaine hidden inside the fish.

The suspect was arrested and escorted to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters along with the suspected narcotics and the vehicle.

Police said a total of 15 parcels of suspected cocaine were recovered from the frozen fish. The 44-year-old remains in Police custody as investigations continue.

 

Source: NEW ROOMS SITE

New Amsterdam Synthetic Track to be commissioned, operationalised soon

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Athletes and residents of Region Six will soon benefit from a newly built synthetic track at New Amsterdam, Berbice.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Charles Ramsn Jr. shared images of the track on his Facebook page, indicating that it will be commissioned sometime in a matter of weeks.

Meanwhile, the Regional Sports Officer of Region Six, Randy Mangru, told the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Monday that this is a major boost for sports in the region.

“This track will be beneficial to the athletes of Region Six in the sense that they will be able to practice athletics in a more modern facility that is all-weathered and can be used during the night and in the day,” he stated.

The venue will also feature an all-weather football field supported by advanced underground drainage systems, similar to those at the National Track and Field Centre and Bayroc National Stadium.

The development also includes the installation of modern spectator stands with a seating capacity of approximately 2,000 persons; the facility will be well-equipped to host regional and national competitions.

The venue features two pavilions, washrooms and adequate parking area among other conveniences

“I am happy that the synthetic track in Berbice is going to be finally commissioned by the People’s Progressive Party Civic Government,” Mangru stated.

On a previous visit to the site, Minister Ramson noted the importance of continued investment in sporting infrastructure, which he believes has a key role in driving the economy while fostering national pride. The facility was designed to meet the highest international standards.

The project has benefitted from international oversight to ensure compliance with global certification requirements.

A specialised technical team from REGUPOL supervised the installation of the synthetic track surface, a critical phase that determines the facility’s certification. This facility will significantly enhance sporting infrastructure in Berbice.

Minister Ramson said the track will remain accessible year-round, providing athletes and fitness enthusiasts with a reliable space for training and recreation. Proper maintenance systems and trained personnel will be put in place to ensure the facility’s longevity, including scheduled rest periods for the grass field to regenerate. [DPI]

Source: INews Guyana

$1M FINE, SIX MONTHS IN JAIL IF YOUR ANIMALS STRAY ONTO RUNWAYS — GCAA WARNS – HGPTV – Guyana’s Nightly News and Entertainment Channel

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HGP Nightly News – Animal owners could face a $1 million fine and six months behind bars if their animals stray onto aerodrome runways, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority has warned.

The GCAA issued the warning after reporting an increasing number of animals crossing runways at aerodromes across Guyana.

The aviation regulator says the practice poses a serious danger to passengers, flight crews and aircraft.

It warned that owners could face prosecution whether animals are deliberately released or negligently allowed onto aerodrome property.

Under Section 83(1) of the Civil Aviation Act 2018, anyone who trespasses on aerodrome land or causes an animal to trespass commits an offence.

A summary conviction carries a fine of $1 million and six months imprisonment.

The GCAA described animals entering runways as an “unacceptable threat” to aviation safety and warned that such incidents could disrupt flight operations and endanger lives.

The Authority said it will work with law enforcement to pursue offenders and enforce the legislation.

Members of the public are also being urged to treat aerodromes as safety-critical infrastructure and immediately report activities that could threaten operations.

Reports can be made to the relevant authorities or anonymously through the GCAA hotline at 608-4222.

    • Source: HGP Nightly News / HGPTV

    MV BARIMA TRAGEDY STILL GIVES ALI ‘SLEEPLESS NIGHTS’ – HGPTV – Guyana’s Nightly News and Entertainment Channel

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    HGP Nightly News – President Irfaan Ali says the MV Barima tragedy continues to give him “sleepless nights,” as he reflected on the emotional weight of the disaster and the responsibility of leading the country through its aftermath.

    Speaking during an interview on Sunday, Ali described the tragedy as something he wished had never happened, particularly because of the pain endured by affected families.

    “That tragedy continues to be a heavyweight, still a lot of sleepless nights,” Ali said. “It is something that I wish never happened.”

    The President said leadership requires confronting difficult moments, not only being present when circumstances are favourable.

    “I’m the President. I’m the leader. And a leader must not only be a leader in the good times. You have to be a leader in every circumstances,” he said.

    Ali said the country must now take the “harsh lessons” from the tragedy and use them to strengthen its systems.

    He pointed specifically to safety, infrastructure, leadership and responsibility, saying the loss must become the catalyst for a stronger and more efficient system.

    The President also reflected on the experiences of grieving families, first responders and healthcare workers who were confronted with the disaster.

    He said his faith has helped him process the tragedy from those different perspectives.

    Ali also acknowledged the political tensions that emerged during the period of national mourning, accusing some persons of attempting to score political points from the tragedy.

    Despite those challenges, he said the focus must remain on the affected families.

    Ali said Government’s responsibility to surviving relatives will not end with the immediate response.

    He pledged continued material, emotional and other support, describing that responsibility as a long-term obligation.

    “I know I have a duty and responsibility to those families,” the President said.

    • Source: HGP Nightly News / HGPTV

    Amerindian Heritage celebrations highlight achievements, contributions – Min McCoy

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    Amerindian Heritage celebrations highlight achievements, contributions – Min McCoy

    September 28, 2026

    Amerindian Heritage celebrations not only reflect Guyana’s rich indigenous culture but also recognise the achievements and growing contributions of Amerindians to national development.

    Addressing the Heritage celebrations at Kuru Kururu on Sunday, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs and Information, Kwame McCoy, highlighted the progress made by Amerindian men and women.

    Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs and Information, Kwame McCoy, interacts with patrons at the Heritage celebrations at Kuru Kururu on Sunday

    “Today we are celebrating men and women of Amerindian heritage, who are doctors, lawyers… who are heading agencies… those apart of the Police Force and army.. men and women enlisted with GOAL and leading meaningful and productive lives,” he stated.

    Minister McCoy said the achievements demonstrate the evolving meaning of what it means to be Amerindian in contemporary Guyana, with young people increasingly benefiting from opportunities previously unavailable to many indigenous communities.

    He noted that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government continues to invest in the lives of Amerindian youth, allowing them access to education, employment and other avenues for advancement regardless of where they reside.

    According to the minister, while development remains a work in progress, there are visible signs of progress within Amerindian communities and in the lives of indigenous families.

    He said the Heritage celebrations therefore provide an opportunity not only to showcase culture but also to reflect on the journey of Amerindian people.

    He said, “What we are also celebrating here tonight is not only Amerindian heritage, but it is also celebrating your intelligence,” adding, “the fact that you can discern the things that are a part of your life today, that have never been there before, and the fact that you can differentiate facts and fiction.”

    This he said is consolidated in the commitments and efforts of the President Irfaan Ali-led Administration.

    Scores of Guyanese joined in the celebrations on Sunday

    Meanwhile, Minister McCoy underscored that with continued development, the Heritage celebrations have the potential to gain international recognition, while creating opportunities for communities and small businesses to benefit economically.

    He also encouraged Amerindian communities to continue embracing their heritage while remaining active participants in Guyana’s development, noting that the country’s progress must include all of its people.

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    Source: Department of Public Information (DPI)

    Akash Singh pleads guilty to manslaughter in Henry cousins’ killings

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    Akash Singh, called “Monkey,” who was charged with murdering teenage cousins Joel and Isaiah Henry, has pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter in relation to both deaths.

    Singh, 26, appeared before Justice Gino Persaud and pleaded not guilty to the two murder charges but guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter on each charge.

    He is scheduled to return to court on November 25 for sentencing.

    State Counsel II Marisa Edwards appeared for the prosecution, while attorney-at-law Horatio Edmondson represented Singh.

    Joel Henry, 18, and Isaiah Henry, 16, were killed in September 2020.

    According to the facts presented by the prosecution and agreed to by the defence, the cousins left their Number Three Village, West Coast Berbice home on September 5, 2020, to pick coconuts in the backdam.

    When they failed to return, relatives became concerned and a search was launched.

    Their bodies were subsequently found in the backdam with multiple injuries.

    The agreed facts placed before the court detailed Singh’s involvement in the events surrounding the killings.

    According to those facts, Singh was in the backdam with two other men when the teenagers were encountered.

    The court heard that one of the men accused the teenagers of stealing cannabis and damaging a cannabis farm, after which the cousins were attacked with cutlasses.

    The agreed facts state that Singh was threatened by the other men before he participated in the attack, using a cutlass against one of the victims.

    Singh also assisted in tying the bodies onto horses before they were taken to another location, according to the facts presented to the court.

    The prosecution further stated that Singh later returned to the area and, acting on instructions, burnt the camp and disposed of cutlasses and clothing.

    During the investigation, Singh gave an audio-video-recorded interview under caution detailing his involvement, according to the agreed facts.

    He also accompanied investigators into the backdam and pointed out locations connected to the crime while giving his account of what had occurred.

    Singh was subsequently charged in connection with the deaths of the two teenagers.

    His guilty pleas to the two lesser counts of manslaughter now move the proceedings to the sentencing stage.

    Justice Persaud ordered the preparation of material to assist the court in determining sentence, including victim-impact and aggravating-impact statements and submissions in mitigation from the prosecution and defence.

    The court also ordered probation, prison and psychiatric reports.

    Those materials are to be submitted by November 9 ahead of Singh’s return to court on November 25 for sentencing.

    Source: INews Guyana

    Letter: President Ali’s ‘One Guyana’ is most bona fide

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    Dear Editor,

    ‘Cometh the Man Cometh the Hour.’ I refer here to Guyana’s President, Dr Irfan Ali, who starred at recent visit to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City. But my reason for this compressive (hopefully comprehensive too) missive has little to do with his duty-bound delivery, which was Grade A, but on what happened on the side, namely his ‘Meet and Greet’ that took place New York City on the evening of September 24, 2026. It went way above the organisers’ expectation and preparation as it ‘magnetised’ a massive crowd from the Guyanese Diaspora.
    So why? How come?

    Editor, I posit that President Ali has confirmed that he has united Guyana, and hence his ‘One Guyana’ is most bona fide, and it is not just a mere pitch. I recall Mexico’s Vicente Fox, who in the 2000s, deemed every single Mexican migrant living in the United States as “national heroes.” He never ever referred to them as citizens who abandoned their homeland. In fact, the perceptive man wisely created the Institute for Mexicans Abroad (IME), so that they could have been provided with health, education, and legal services. He also established the Tres por Uno (Three-for-One) program, where municipal, state, and federal governments matched every dollar invested by his diaspora hometown associations to build infrastructure in Mexico.

    I think this is where, outside of his invigorated leadership, President Ali must be given his deserved accolades. He does not bully, beg nor bribe for patriotism, or party support. He has, instead, with his battery of same-minded astute ministers, rolled out an unprecedented set of incentives, designed to bring a sense of belonging to the diaspora, who can equally be a part of the country’s rapid transformation.

    I think here of the many initiatives the PPP/C Government has launched, that many are still not attuned to and capitalising upon.

    1-Facilitating individuals who are willing put their money into major national industrial projects with ‘guaranteed financial returns.’

    2-Establishing partnerships with Barbados, that cater for returning or overseas citizens to take equity stakes in critical long-term Caribbean infrastructure.

    3-Accommodating members of the returning diaspora, so that they can buy into the newly developed, master-planned housing communities, featuring upgraded electricity, roads, and treated water.

    4-Setting up of the Remigrant Scheme, where Guyanese, who officially want to relocate back home will qualify for significant tax breaks-duty-free concessions on importing personal effects, household goods, and personal vehicles, (thus) dramatically lowering the upfront cost of moving back to settle.

    I need not go on almost ad infinitum, except to say, that President Ali’s ‘One Guyana’ has finally encapsulated the 1966 motto of “One People One Nation One destiny.” That New York Meet and Greet even converted some enemies, as his leadership charm, energy and guise have transcended geography, race, religion and rank. There is now a most pungent feeling of “equality of being” in terms of a national identity, and equal accessibility for opportunities.

    Sincerely,
    Raymond Anderson

    Source: INews Guyana

    Government reviewing proposals for national fuel storage network

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    Government reviewing proposals for national fuel storage network

    September 28, 2026

    –Main fuel farm, facilities at Lethem, other strategic locations under consideration

    The government is reviewing proposals for a national fuel storage network to hold larger reserves for local demand and supply the northern Brazil market.

    President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the disclosure at a press conference held earlier this month. He was answering a question about his recent state visit to Qatar.

    President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali at his September 14 press conference

    “Every single major player in the energy sector has asked that very question, because Guyana is positioning itself naturally as an energy hub in the region,” the president said.

    The network would follow a hub-and-spoke model: a main fuel farm, supported by smaller facilities at key locations, including Lethem, “and other places that are critical,” President Ali said.

    The proposals come as imported fuel costs rise. The president said the cost of imported refined products such as gasoline has increased by 51 per cent since January. The cost of diesel used for power generation has risen by 86.8 per cent.

    “Not a cent of this increase has been passed on to the consumer,” he said.

    The government has increased its subsidies to the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) to cushion the increase. The Minister of Finance is currently sourcing “tens of billions of dollars” to cover GPL’s higher fuel bill.

    President Ali also pointed to growing demand for energy outside the national grid. He noted that two gold mines could each require about 75 megawatts of power.

    On refining, President Ali said a visiting investment delegation from the United Arab Emirates presented a refinery proposal about three weeks ago.

    The government is also considering one or two other proposals. He said Bechtel is conducting studies on the deep-water port, a critical part of that wider investment.

    At a press conference in August, the president said Guyana’s fuel storage capacity falls short of “the development aspirations of our country.”

    The options being considered range from 30 to 120 days’ supply.

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    Source: Department of Public Information (DPI)