December 2025

Police probing theft of $153.9 million

The Guyana Police Force is probing the alleged theft of $153.9 million from a telecommunications company. In a release from Police headquarters, it was noted that the act was allegedly committed by a 37-year-old man of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara. That man was identified as businessman Quincy Baird in a photo shared by the Police…
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Single mother of five receives new home from First Lady for Christmas

The lives of a single mother and her five children, ages three to 14, were transformed after they received a newly constructed three-bedroom home at Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara (WCD), from First Lady Mrs Arya  Ali on Christmas Eve.  Ms. Teasha Spellen, who is now a first-time homeowner, previously lived with relatives alongside her children,…
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Agri. Minister responds to allegations made in Facebook video 

See below the full statement from the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha:  I note with profound concern several Facebook posts (video), laced with nasty propaganda, made under the name Team Mohamed’s, by Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, who was sanctioned by the United States of America, regarding my son and me. Mr Mohamed’s recent post on December…
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GFF President wraps up ‘productive week of high-level meetings’ with FIFA

Statement by the Guyana Football Federation President of the Guyana Football Federation, Wayne Forde, has concluded a productive week of high-level meetings with the FIFA Administration in Doha, Qatar, further strengthening the strong and longstanding working relationship between the GFF and FIFA. Throughout the week, President Forde engaged with FIFA leadership on several key areas…
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Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with record-breaking List A century

Indian teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history when he became the youngest player to score a century in men’s List A cricket. Aged 14 years and 272 days, he smashed his way to three figures off just 36 balls in Bihar’s Vijay Hazare Trophy opener against Arunachal Pradesh. Suryavanshi also broke South Africa great AB de…
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Archer ruled out of Ashes, Bethell replaces Pope

Pace bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series in another huge blow to England on a wretched tour of Australia. The 30-year-old, who returned to Test cricket after a four-year absence in July, has suffered a side strain. He will miss the fourth Test in Melbourne on Boxing…
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Two Bloomfield families get home improvement support from Men on Mission 

Two families in Bloomfield Village, Corentyne, Berbice, are experiencing a transformation of their homes thanks to the Men on Mission (MOM) initiative. On Tuesday, Minister of Agriculture Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha officially handed over new houses to 52-year-old Savibree Moteelall, who has a disability, and 34-year-old Nalini Bissessar. Minister Mustapha alongside Tony Ameerally and Aubrey David,…
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Phenomenal Women of 2025 concludes with inspiring stories of strength, success and impact

The fifth installment of Phenomenal Women of 2025 has officially concluded, spotlighting five remarkable women who continue to redefine excellence, leadership, and perseverance in their respective fields. This year’s honourees are: Chontelle Sewett – Arts/Culture/Education Ariane Mangar – Health Rosanna Fung – Sports Kiana Wilburg – Oil & Gas Renata Persaud – Business/Entrepreneurship Through candid…
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President Ali swears in Justice Rafiq Khan as 7th appellate judge

President Ali swears in Justice Rafiq Khan as 7th appellate judge

Senior Counsel Rafiq Turhan Khan was officially sworn in as a Justice of Appeal during a ceremony held on Tuesday at State House, presided over by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The appointment follows a recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission and is made in accordance with Article 128(1) of the Constitution of Guyana. Justice…
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