This is the News Room for Tuesday, September 08, 2026.
We’re broadcasting to you on E1, SKAR TV, NTN, and TARZEE TV in Bartica.
In the headlines:
*** President Irfaan Ali and Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani have discussed investment and closer economic cooperation between the two countries
***GPL says about US$800 million is being invested in new distribution systems as it works to improve electricity reliability
***The family of 33-year-old gold miner Allistair Pierre is appealing for information after he disappeared while travelling to Itaballi on August 28
***Government is exploring ways to increase Guyanese ownership in large-scale mining despite the hundreds of millions of dollars needed to develop major mines
***Jamaica has asked King Charles to refer legal questions over the legality of slavery to the Privy Council as part of its reparations push.
*** And in sport, Skipper Imran Tahir hails talent of Amazon Warriors newbie Mavendra Dindyal; and ‘Minor infrastructure works’ needed as Guyana prepares to host Carifta Games 2027
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