Dec 31, 2025
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Linden man shot dead, one in custody
A 27-year-old driver, Amar Jones of One Mile, Wismar, Linden, was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon during a brazen attack along the Half Mile…
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Woman, 89, found dead with stab wounds at Ogle home
An 89-year-old woman was found dead at her home on the East Coast Demerara, police said on Tuesday, as they launched an investigation into a…
More judges, faster trials: 310 cases disposed in 2025 Criminal Assizes
Criminal courts saw a marked increase in case disposals during the 2025 Criminal Assizes, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, SC, said on…
Bamia poultry farmer shot dead
Dion Shawn Ramdyhan, a 47-year-old bus driver and poultry farmer, was shot dead early on Tuesday at his home in Bamia, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, police said.…
Pedestrian dies in Providence accident
A 38-year-old woman was killed early on Tuesday after being struck by a car while crossing Providence Public Road on the East Bank of Demerara,…
Three in custody as police probe alleged robbery-murder of Berbice Chinese businessman
Police have taken three suspects into custody as investigations continue into the alleged robbery and murder of a Chinese businessman at Cumberland Village, East Canje,…
Gold miner stabbed to death during altercation
Nicholas Fredericks, a 25-year-old gold miner from Wakapau, Lower Pomeroon River, was fatally stabbed during an incident in Wakapau Village early on Monday, police…
Minister Rodrigues: Azzrudin is a ’desperate, drowning man,’ rejects corruption claims
Tourism Minister Susan Rodrigues on Sunday described businessman Azzrudin Mohamed as “a desperate, drowning man,” rejecting allegations linking her to improperly acquired properties and accusing…
Police investigate telecom employee over $153M larceny
Police are investigating a 37-year-old man from Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, over an alleged larceny by clerk or servant valued at $153,922,971, authorities said. The…
Miner stabbed to death during confrontation at liquor shop
A 42-year-old gold miner died after being stabbed during an altercation at Aranguy Landing, Cuyuni River, in the early hours of Sunday, December 21, 2025.…
Remorseful miner sentenced to 11 years for 2021 Backdam killing
A 30-year-old miner was on Monday sentenced to 11 years and six months’ imprisonment for the 2021 killing of a fellow miner at Obanna Backdam,…
Chinese businessman killed, another injured in Berbice robbery
An investigation has been launched into an alleged robbery and murder that claimed the life of a 61-year-old businessman and left another injured early Monday…
One dead, another injured in Sophia shooting
Xavier Fraser, a 27-year-old taxi driver from Plum Park, Sophia, was killed in a shooting on Sunday evening, police said. The incident occurred around 22:36…
Murder suspect arrested, gun and ammunition seized
Police arrested a 27-year-old male from Blueberry Hill, Linden, at a night spot in New Amsterdam around 00:30hrs on Friday, following an intelligence-led operation. The…
Bail denied for men charged with child rape
Two men were denied bail when they appeared at the Albion Magistrates’ Court in East Berbice, Corentyne, on Friday, in connection with the alleged rape…
Three drivers fined $190,000; nine more summoned for dangerous driving
Three minibus drivers in Guyana were fined a total of $190,000 for dangerous driving, while nine others have been summoned to appear in court, authorities…