December 2025

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday handed over dairy stock to farmers as part of the Government of Guyana’s continued efforts to strengthen and expand the country’s dairy industry. Nineteen farmers benefited from the first phase of the initiative, which forms part of a broader programme aimed at improving genetics, increasing milk production, and building…
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A resident of Roxanne Burnham Gardens died on Monday after being involved in a hit-and-run accident along Cemetery Road, Georgetown. Dead is 59-year-old Trevon Bacchus. Based on a release from Police Headquarters, Bacchus was riding an electric cycle at about 00:30 hrs when a Toyota Rumion (PAB 6212), driven by a still unidentified man, collided…
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An AK-47 rifle, a Glock 17 pistol, a Taurus pistol, and rounds of ammunition were found in the vicinity of Sheriff Street following an operation undertaken by Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) officers. In a release, CANU said the operation was undertaken on Sunday. A suspect was intercepted, and a subsequent search of the individual…
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The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) found several parcels of mercury in a vehicle intercepted near Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice on Sunday. According to a CANU release, ranks intercepted the vehicle based on information received. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of several parcels of a highly toxic and strictly controlled substance,…
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Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum on Monday commended the dedication, professionalism, and achievements of the ranks of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) during the department’s Annual Awards ceremony. Several ranks received awards and cash prizes for their work throughout the year. “Those recipients of awards have worked tirelessly this year to ensure our mandate, which is…
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Two Chinese nationals were assaulted, resulting in one fatality and one hospitalisation after a robbery in Canje, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne). Dead is 61-year-old Chen Yongping, a businessman from Lot 21 Cumberland Village in East Canje Berbice. The other victim, 32-year-old Cheng Dongrong, who is also a businessman from Cumberland Village, is currently receiving…
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Chase’s Academic Foundation has become the first team in history to defend the KFC International Under-18 School Football title successfully, overcoming Trinidad and Tobago’s St Benedict’s College in a high-stakes penalty shootout on Sunday evening. In a repeat of the 2024 final—often billed as the ultimate ‘Guyana versus Trinidad’ schoolboy rivalry—neither side could be separated…
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Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Xavier Fraser, a taxi driver of Plum Park, Sophia, Georgetown. The shooting occurred about 22:36hrs on Sunday night at Mercy Wing, Plum Park. A 19-year-old male, also from Plum Park, was also injured in the shooting. Police said he sustained multiple gunshot injuries and is in a…
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A fisherman has gone missing after he reportedly fell into the water during a fishing expedition in the Coppename River, Suriname, on Friday. The individual missing has been identified as Permaul Punsammy, from Lot 201 Whim, Corentyne Berbice. His brother, Pellay Punsammy, told the News Room that Permaul set out from the Number 66 landing…
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In a season where ground availability and tournament schedules were often at the mercy of logistical hurdles, the West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA) has paused to recognise the resilience and excellence of its local stars. At the 2025 Awards Ceremony, the association celebrated the individual brilliance that shone through a year marked by limited activity,…
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