December 2025

Jofra Archer has been named in England’s squad for the T20 World Cup despite missing the last two Ashes Tests. The pace bowler is continuing to recover from a side strain and has been included in a provisional 15-man party for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka in February and March. Jamie Smith misses…
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FIDE Master (FM) Rawle Allicock won the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) sponsored End-of-Year Rapid, while Kyle Couchman copped first place in the Blitz segment of the chess competitions held last weekend at the School of the Nations in Georgetown. Women Candidate Master (WCM) Aditi Joshi clinched the Best Female Prize in both competitions. FM Allicock…
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Kevin Adams, a 28-year-old unemployed man of Bee Hive, East Coast Demerara, was charged and remanded to prison after he discharged a firearm at an event. According to a Police release, the man discharged the firearm at an event held at Retrieve Hard Court, Mackenzie, Linden, on Saturday. Police ranks performing duty at the venue…
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A 31-year-old taxi driver was arrested on Monday after nearly 20 pounds of cannabis was found in his vehicle at One Mile Turn, Soesdyke- Linden Highway. Police Headquarters, in a release, said the vehicle was intercepted at about 11:15 hrs Monday. A ‘salt bag’ containing several bulky parcels containing leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to…
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Nicholas Fredericks, a 25-year-old gold miner of Wakapau, Lower Pomeroon River, was found dead on Monday with multiple stab wounds. The man was found dead sometime after he was involved in an altercation at an event in his community. An 18-year-old gold miner has been arrested and is in custody, assisting with the investigations. Police…
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that there will be new regulations for vehicular tint from January 1, 2026. In a release, it was noted that rear side windows and the rear windscreen will now be permitted to have tint with a minimum visible light transmission (VLT) of 20%. Front side windows may have…
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Tourism Minister Susan Rodrigues has rejected allegations that she improperly benefited from government land or assets, pushing back strongly against claims made by the Mohamed family, a prominent business clan sanctioned by the United States and facing extradition. Rodrigues said she owns properties that were purchased privately and not through any government housing or land…
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Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the development of a deep-water harbour at Palmyra, Region Six, describing the project as a transformative step toward seamless transportation of goods and unprecedented economic growth. According to the Minister, the establishment of a deep-water port at Palmyra is not merely an idea…
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Amid the massive influx of tourists seeking to explore the nation’s eco-tourism products, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill on Monday said the airstrips are being upgraded to make runways safer for larger aircrafts. During a Facebook Live posted to the Ministry’s Facebook page, the minister explained that millions of dollars were injected into the…
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Colin Anderson, called “Strongy” or “Biggs,” a 25-year-old gold miner of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara has been charged in connection with the murder of Michael John Benn. The incident an occurred on Sunday December 21, 2025 at Aranguy Landing, Cuyuni River. On Monday, Anderson appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court…
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