Bartica, a small mining township along the Essequibo River in Region Seven, has long been considered a PNC/APNU stronghold. For decades, the PNC, which is the majority partner in the APNU, maintained a dominant presence in the area. However, in the 2023 local government elections, the PPP/C made significant inroads, capturing the chairmanship after a The post Juretha Fernandes: The Bartica-born PM candidate aiming to reclaim ground for APNU appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Whether in government or opposition, APNU’s Prime Ministerial Candidate Juretha Fernandes has named her picks for several key positions following the September 01, 2025 elections. Speaking at the party’s campaign launch in her hometown of Bartica on Saturday night, Fernandes urged supporters to think carefully about the leadership team behind the slate they vote for. The post Juretha sees Todd, Williams and Flue-Bess in key posts after elections appeared first on News Room Guyana.

A family residing at Lot 67 Durban Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown, is seeking help after being constantly harassed. Nalini Rampersaud, who lives with her daughter at Durban Street, also complained of being robbed recently. Over the past few days, the family has grown increasingly worried about perpetrators coming to their Durban Street premises. Three men, whose The post Durban Street family seeking help after constantly harassed, robbed appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Justin Smith, the 16-year-old resident of No. 47 Village, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) died after colliding with a row plough, according to information provided by Regional Police Commander Shivpersaud Bacchus. It was initially believed that the teenager died from chop wounds after he was attacked by a group of men. However, Mr. Bacchus related The post Police say Corentyne teen died after collision with row plough appeared first on News Room Guyana.