December 2025

Quincy Baird, a 37-year-old photographer of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, has been charged in connection with the theft of $153.9 million from a local telecommunications company.  A release from Police Headquarters noted that Baird appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Monday, where the charge was read to him,…
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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body found on Monday morning at a residence located at Ogle, East Coast Demerara. The discovery was made at about 06:35 hrs. The deceased has been identified as Tejram Ramchandar called “Pudding-Man,” 63, of the said address who was discovered stuck on the fence. The…
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Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh has renewed calls for stricter enforcement against owners who allow animals to roam freely on public roadways, following a fatal accident on the East Coast Demerara (ECD) on Sunday night. Singh noted that across the country, animals left unattended often occupy main thoroughfares, creating serious hazards for drivers. “These are hazards,…
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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Football Club has reaffirmed its status as the undisputed queens of the local game, securing the Women’s Division One League Cup with a clinical victory over rivals Guyana Police Force (GPF). In a high-stakes final at the Guyana Football Federation’s National Training Facility in Providence, the GDF ladies produced a…
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A 32-year-old female driver died on Sunday night after she swerved from a herd of cows and lost control of the motorcar she was driving. Dead is Mathana Cambridge of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD). After losing control, Cambridge collided with a concrete light pole on the southern parapet and ended up in a…
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The Gauteng High Court has ruled against Cricket South Africa (CSA) and in favour of Tabraiz Shamsi in a landmark judgment which will be pored over with interest around the global game for its potential implications for freelance cricketers. Shamsi, the left-arm wristspinner who has played 127 international matches across formats, withdrew from his contract…
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Guyana’s Rebel Tennis Club has stood out as its 19-player squad secured a staggering haul of trophies at the recent Jingle Ball Open in St Lucia. The four-day event, held at the National Racquet Center, saw the Guyana-based outfit claim titles in almost every major category, spearheaded by a dominant double-performance from Gerald Scotland. Under…
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[BBC] – Nine people including five children have been stabbed to death on the outskirts of Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, police have said. Another adult and child were taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the attack, city police said in a statement. Officers were called to an address on a road leading out of…
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Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, says measures are being implemented to address flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Black Bush Polder. On Sunday, he toured the area, meeting with residents and farmers impacted by the flooding. After hearing their concerns, he spoke to the media, explaining that the recent downpours have led to significant water…
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The vastly experienced Shemaine Campbelle has been appointed captain of the Guyana team to compete in the Cricket West Indies/CG United Women’s Super50 and T20 Blaze in January 2026. The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) announced on Sunday that the squad will be encamped from January 2-7 under the guidance of Head Coach Tremaine Smartt and…
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