December 2025

South Africa completed the joint-highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur. Aiden Markram hit 110 from the top of the order, while Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis both made half-centuries as the tourists beat India with four…
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Police have launched an investigation after an intelligence-led operation unearthed a suspected RF-15 rifle and ammunition at 77 Miles, Unamco Road, the latest in a growing series of firearm finds reported across Guyana this week. The discovery was made at about 11:30 hrs on Tuesday during routine patrols in the remote jungle corridor. Ranks searching…
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Grand Coastal Hotel has been named Hotel of the Year at the 2025 Guyana Tourism Awards & Gala, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s most consistently high-performing hospitality companies.  This award adds to a growing list of accolades, following the property’s double victory at the 2024 Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG)…
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All persons living with disabilities in Guyana will receive a one-off $50,000 cash grant before the end of this month, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Wednesday. “I am pleased to announce that I have instructed that a one off grant of $50,000 be paid to every disabled person before the end of this month,”…
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As the Government of Guyana continues to accelerate its push toward a modern, technology-driven health system, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said additional telemedicine sites will be opened across the nation. Dr. Anthony said this is among the groundbreaking digital health initiatives underway. “We have one of the most extensive telemedicine networks because we…
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A young mother from Corentyne, Berbice, is appealing for clarity and support after her newborn was reportedly removed from her care while at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. Keshma Jagdeo, 20, of Miss Phoebe, Port Mourant, told the News Room that she went to the Port Mourant Public Hospital on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, feeling…
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The case involving four of the seven suspects charged in relation to the deadly Regent Street gas station bombing has been adjourned to December 16, after the prosecution disclosed that crucial evidence is still undergoing overseas analysis. The matter was called on Wednesday morning at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty….
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Unbeaten Berbice will put their title on the line against Essequibo in the final of the Guyana Cricket Board/Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Senior Female Inter-County 50-over Championship on Thursday at the LBI Ground. The teams sealed their places in the championship game- set to start at 09:000h- with victories in a low-scoring third…
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Jacob Duffy‘s maiden five-wicket haul in Tests gave New Zealand the upper hand on the second day of the first Test against West Indies in Christchurch. Matt Henry also chipped in with a three-for as West Indies folded for 167 in response to New Zealand’s first-innings total of 231. This despite New Zealand dropping four catches, three of those off Henry,…
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Steven Smith has confirmed he will use the anti-glare strips under his eyes when batting during the day-night Test at the Gabba after some advice from Shivnarine Chanderpaul ensured he was wearing them the correct way up. Smith trained with them under lights in the lead-up to the second Test against England and said he definitely felt a…
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