January 2026

Police are investigating the discovery of several firearms and ammunition following an intelligence-led operation conducted on Tuesday at several locations, including a supermarket and a shopping mall in Sophia, Greater Georgetown and a supermarket in Lusignan, East Coast Demerara. During the operation, ranks contacted several security guards employed with a private security service who were…
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Colleen Humphrey has been a performer for as long as she can remember, from dance to drama and recently playwriting she has dominated Guyanese theatre spaces. “We were created to create,” Miss Humphrey stated passionately in reference to drama and the arts. It is that innate calling that shaped her life, giving her both purpose…
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Road and drainage works at ‘E’ Field, Sophia— at the area known as Red Road—  are being expanded to provide easier access to the new Cummings Lodge Housing Scheme and other nearby areas. Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill recently visited the construction site where the residents there will soon benefit from better traffic flow and…
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Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill has warned that trucks are strictly prohibited from using High Street and Cowan Street, citing serious structural damage to the bridge. His warning comes on the heels of a public advisory which informed motorists that the bridge has been compromised and will need to be rebuilt. “This bridge has…
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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has approved a new policy that will limit their players to featuring in three international leagues to go with their participation in the board’s new five-team franchise-based T20 league, which will get underway around October 2026 in the UAE. This was among the “key policy decisions” that was taken by…
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UP Warriorz won for the first time this season with a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League. Harleen Deol hit an unbeaten 64 from 39 balls to marshal Warriorz’ chase of 162, putting on a partnership of 73 with Phoebe Litchfield (25) for the third wicket. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scored for Mumbai…
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A young man is currently in Police custody after investigators obtained CCTV footage of the shooting incident involving a 31-year-old taxi driver who is now fighting for his life. The victim, Shaheed Amanat also known as ‘Ryan’, remains in a critical condition after he was shot on Monday night in vicinity of the Regional Democratic…
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Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, is encouraging fisherfolk across the country to explore additional income-generating activities instead of solely depending on seasonal fishing. The diversification, Mustapha said, would help fisherfolk benefit from year-round earning opportunities. “As fisherfolk you have to have a broader output… because you can’t only depend on one activity for your livelihood….
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Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, SC, on Wednesday revealed that not all of the attorneys representing the state in the extradition cases involving the Mohameds are being paid, noting that arrangements for some members of the legal team, including Trinidad and Tobago Senior Counsel Douglas Mendes, have not yet been discussed….
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