Dec 23, 2025
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Motorcyclist dies in hit-and-run accident
A 59-year-old man was killed early Monday in a hit-and-run accident on Cemetery Road, Georgetown, police said. The deceased has been identified as Trevon Bacchus…
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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,…
Commonwealth observers report no evidence of election manipulation
The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has found no evidence that inflation of the voter list was leveraged for electoral manipulation in Guyana’s 2025 General and…
Chase retain KFC Goodwill School Football title
Chase Academic Foundation on Sunday evening lifted the KFC Goodwill International School Football Trophy for a second consecutive year after a tough, muddy encounter against…
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…
Chinese national found dead at Cumberland
A Chinese national was found dead early on Monday shortly after arriving home in Cumberland, East Canje, Region Six, police said, prompting an active investigation.…
Duffy, Ajaz rip through West Indies as New Zealand seal series 2-0
New Zealand 575 for 8 dec (Conway 227, Latham 137, Ravindra 72*, Greaves 2–83) and 306 for 2 dec (Latham 101, Conway 100, Hodge 2–80)…
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…
King gives WI positive start after Conway, Latham tons set them 462
West Indies 420 (Hodge 123*, King 63, Duffy 4-86) and 43 for 0 (King 37*, Campbell 2*) need another 419 runs to beat New Zealand…
No Christmas miracle for England as Australia make it 3-0 to retain the Ashes
Australia 371 and 349 (Head 170, Carey 72, Tongue 4-70) beat England 286 and 352 (Crawley 85, Smith 60, Jacks 47, Starc 3-42, Cummins 3-48,…
Monumental Dharry vs. Kassim, ‘Critic’ vs. ‘Doggie’ showdown set for February 15
Get ready for an electrifying night of boxing as Elton Dharry and Tanzanian powerhouse Salmin Kassim prepare to battle for the first-ever male world title…
Faster, more convenient delivery of key services for Region Three residents
Residents of Region Three are now benefiting from faster, more efficient and customer-friendly public services following the official opening of the Government Service Centre at…
Jagdeo: Overseas recruitment needed as health system grows
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has defended the government’s decision to recruit health workers from outside Guyana. Asked about arrangements being made to hire health…
Nominations open for 25 Influential Women Leaders Award
Nominations are now officially open for the 2026 edition of the 25 Influential Women Leaders Award, a nationally recognised platform celebrating women whose leadership is…
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…
GDF advances reconstruction in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has completed the reconstruction of 26 residential roofs in Jamaica as part of Guyana’s disaster relief and recovery mission following…
Head’s century swings match firmly Australia’s way
Australia 371 and 271 for 4 (Head 142*, Carey 52*) lead England 286 (Stokes 83, Archer 51, Boland 3–45, Cummins 3–69) by 356 runs At…