December 2025

The trial of businessman Marlan DaSilva, who is charged with the brutal killing of his partner, Kenesha Vaughn, will begin at the next sitting of the Demerara Criminal Assizes. DaSilva was committed to stand trial in the High Court after the case was heard before Magistrate Dylon Bess on Tuesday at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court….
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Legendary pacer Lasith Malinga has been appointed as a consultant fast bowling coach by Sri Lanka in the lead up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed in a statement that Malinga’s appointment is on a short-term basis effective from December 15 to January 25, 2026. Having skippered the team to…
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New opportunities will be available for Pomeroon farmers with the forthcoming $880 million Charity wharf under construction. Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill, on Monday, said the construction of the new facility is critical to maintaining and expanding economic activity in Region Two. He stressed that the government does not want to shut down commerce,…
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A 27-year-old man was arrested by police after the vehicle he was caught in was reported stolen. According to a statement from the police, the black 2017 Nissan X-Trail motor vehicle PWW 2165, property of a distillery company, was reported stolen on December 29. It was reported that at about 19:30 hrs, while in the…
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Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 47-year-old minibus driver and poultry farmer, Dion Ramdyhan, that occurred in the wee hours of Tuesday. Police Headquarters reported that the shooting occurred at about 02:30 hrs. Ramdyhan was shot while sleeping at his Bamia, Linden-Soesdyke Highway home. According to reports, loud explosions were heard at around 02:30hrs….
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Leslyn Cupidore, a 38-year-old pedestrian died during an early morning accident on Tuesday along the Providence Public Road, East Bank Demerara. According to a release from Police Headquarters, Cupidore was struck down by a 33-year-old speeding driver from North Sophia, Greater Georgetown. Cupidore, of Providence, was crossing the road from east to west when the…
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A 31-year-old taxi driver was arrested after he reportedly chopped his 52-year-old neighbour to the head during an altercation on Sunday. Police Headquarters reported that the incident occurred at about 00:30hrs at Enmore, East Coast Demerara. The victim, a labourer is admitted in a stable condition at the Enmore Regional Hospital. Both men are from…
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Three individuals have reportedly confessed to their involvement in a robbery at Canje, Region Six, which led to the death of a Chinese national. The incident occurred in Cumberland Village, East Canje, Berbice, on the morning of December 22, 2025. The victim, 61-year-old Chen Yongping, lost his life in the attack. Meanwhile, 32-year-old Cheng Dongrong…
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A 15-month-old child was found dead on Monday in Queens, New York, and his mother has been arrested. The child is reportedly of Guyanese heritage. CBS News reported that the baby was found at a house at 157th Street near 109th Avenue in Jamaica. The boy’s mother, 28-year-old Nicole Boodhai, was arrested Monday night, police…
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Both semi-final games of the Guyana Football Federation’s Super 16 Cup went the distance on Monday night with penalty kicks deciding the teams for the January 1, 2026, championship game. Slingerz FC and Western Tigers remain in the hunt for the title following hard-fight victories over Police and Guyana Defence Force (GDF) respectively at the…
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