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What was supposed to be a simple, routine Sunday treat turned into tragedy for six-year-old Soraya Bourne, who lost her life in the fiery explosion at the Mobil gas station at Regent and King Streets, Georgetown. Now, her grieving mother, Samantha Roach, is seeking for answers and justice as she struggles to make sense of…
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Police are searching for a man, believed to be Spanish-speaking, who allegedly left two suspicious bags at the Mobil Fuel Station at Regent and King Streets, Lacystown, shortly before a powerful explosion killed a six-year-old girl and injured several others on Sunday night. Police sources told the News Room that CCTV footage shows the suspect—wearing…
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West Indies captain Shai Hope led a batting turnaround that helped his side win by 16 runs against Bangladesh in the first T20I in Chattogram. Hope and Rovman Powell, playing his 100th T20I, put together a late burst of sixes to help the visitors to 165-3. In reply, Bangladesh crashed to 42-4 in the Powerplay, and were bowled out for 149….
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See full release from the Office of President Dr Irfaan Ali, issued on Monday October 27, 2025:  While on official duty in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I received comprehensive briefings late last night and early this morning regarding the circumstances surrounding the explosion at Mobil gas station at the corner of Regent and King…
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See below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday morning:  The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to inform the public that the Guyana Police Force has identified and is actively pursuing a suspect believed to be responsible for the explosion that occurred last evening at the Mobil Service Station, located…
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Test player Tevin Imlach stroked a classy half-century and Guyana Harpy Eagles top-order batsman Raymond Perez missed one by a run as Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) defeated Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) by seven wickets to be crowned First Division Two-Day champions of Georgetown. Sponsored by GISE, Star Rentals and Trophy Stall, the tournament ended on…
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The Guyana Cricket Umpires Council (GCUC) has thrown its full support behind three of its dedicated members- Dharam Singh, Tejram Baldeo and Heathcliff Peters- who undertook the rigorous West Indies Cricket Umpires Association (WICUA) Level Three Oral Examinations on Sunday, October 26. This examination represents the highest official qualification for regional umpiring, marking a crucial…
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See below full statement issued by the Guyana Fire Service: The Guyana Fire Service is actively investigating an explosion that occurred on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Mobil Service Station located at the intersection of Regent and King Streets, Georgetown. Upon arrival, firefighters observed extensive damage. One vehicle was completely destroyed, a black Fielder…
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A six-year-old girl died on Sunday night after a powerful explosion involving cooking gas cylinders tore through the Mobil gas station at the corner of Regent and King Streets, Georgetown. The victim has been identified as Soraya Browne. Police sources told the News Room that the child was among five people inside a motor car…
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Prolific Guyanese cyclist Briton John won the feature race on Sunday afternoon when the Kaieteur Attack Cycling Club staged the fourth edition of its ‘Fireworks’ event to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025. The 25-lap race took place around the Kingston Seawall Bandstand circuit, attracting a large turnout of riders and spectators for an…
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