Notable Guyanese lost this year

Milton Pydana (Getty Images)

As 2025 draws to a close, Guyana pauses to remember those whose passing left a lasting imprint on the nation’s history, culture and conscience.
From the arts and sports to diplomacy, law and journalism, these individuals shaped who we are, and their absence is deeply felt. In February, Guyana lost Ken Corsbie, an actor, theatre icon and broadcaster whose voice and performances helped define Caribbean storytelling. For decades, Corsbie used the stage and the airwaves to reflect Guyanese life, earning admiration as both an artist and cultural custodian.
April brought the passing of Milton Pydana, a former West Indies cricketer and proud son of Berbice. A skilled wicket-keeper and batsman, Pydana’s contributions to Guyanese and regional cricket continued long after his playing days, as a mentor and respected elder of the sport.

That same month, the nation was shaken by the tragic death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge. Her passing at the Double Day Hotel in Tuschen sparked nationwide protests, grief and calls for justice, igniting serious debate about public safety, policing and accountability.

June saw the legal fraternity bid farewell to Murseline Bacchus, Senior Counsel, one of Guyana’s most respected criminal attorneys, whose five-decade career shaped the courtroom and guided generations of young lawyers.

In July, the Caribbean media landscape lost Rickey Singh, a Guyana-born journalist known for his fearless commentary and regional insight, widely regarded as a true Caribbean voice.

August marked the passing of Cecil Moore, an Olympic weightlifter from Bartica who represented Guyana at the 1952 Helsinki Games, leaving behind a legacy of sporting excellence. September brought national mourning for Ambassador Elisabeth Ann Harper, whose decades of diplomatic service advanced Guyana’s voice within CARICOM and beyond. In December, the arts community said goodbye to Ronald “Ron” Robinson, a broadcaster, actor, director and cultural icon whose work helped shape Guyana’s media and theatre landscape for generations.

Though their voices may now be silent, their impact endures in our institutions, our culture, our history and our collective memory. As Guyana steps into a new year, we honour their lives, their service and the legacies they leave behind.