December 2025

Robin Smith, the former England batter who went toe-to-toe with some of the greatest fast bowlers of the 1980s and 90s, has died at his home in Australia at the age of 62. Smith played 62 Tests between 1988 and 1996, scoring 4,236 runs at 43.67 with nine centuries, including three against West Indies- the…
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Usman Khawaja‘s international future is in doubt after he was ruled out of the second Test at the Gabba after failing to recover from the back spasms that he suffered in the opening match in Perth. Khawaja had batted for the first time since the injury on Tuesday during a 30-minute net session, but won’t be able to…
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Guyana’s bid for a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics began with a frustrating 3-1 defeat to Nicaragua in their CONCACAF Women’s Qualifier opener on Monday evening. The match at the National Track and Field Facility saw the Lady Jags fall short against a determined Nicaraguan side…
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The stage is set for year-end football as the draws for the Guyana Football Federation’s Super 16 Cup were completed, confirming a unique seeded structure that promises high-stakes action at the National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence. The tournament kicks off this Saturday, December 6, with all matches scheduled to be held at the NTC….
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  A 25-year-old construction worker was reportedly assaulted on Sunday evening after a collision on Fisher Dam Access Road, Zeelugt. According to initial police investigations, the incident occurred around 20:00hrs when the construction worker, travelling on an electric motorcycle, collided with a 32-year-old male pandit who was standing on the roadway during a local gathering…
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A man from Corentyne has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly raping a male child On Monday, Sanjay Peters, 29, from 127 Williamsburg Corentyne, appeared before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Berbice High Court. During the proceedings, the charge of rape was presented to Peters. It is alleged that he engaged in sexual penetration…
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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has shown support for one of its emerging cricket talents, Lance Corporal Sherica Campbell, who is currently featuring for the Berbice Senior Women’s Team in the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) 50-overs Inter-County Tournament. Campbell, an accomplished all-rounder who opens the batting and bowls medium pace, received a presentation of cricket…
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Three men were on Monday ordered to stand trial in the Berbice High Court for the murder of a pensioner. Dhannyram Ramdhanny, 35, Kumar Bhagwandin, 29, and Narvindra Chillu, 25, all hailing from Region Six, appeared before Justice Sandil Kissoon, where 12 jurors were selected to review the evidence in the case concerning Chandarie Budhoo,…
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With the Christmas rush already building, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) is urging Guyanese shoppers to be vigilant, informed and assertive as they head into the busiest retail season of the year. In a holiday advisory issued on Monday, the Commission reminded both consumers and suppliers that the law — the Consumer Affairs…
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Chase’s Academic Foundation capped off a flawless season on Sunday by successfully retaining the Republic Bank Under-18 Secondary Schools Football League title, securing a coveted berth in the upcoming KFC International Goodwill Football Series. They will be joined by West Ruimveldt Secondary, who delivered a decisive victory in the final round to clinch second place…
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