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February 21, 2026

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The family of 52-year-old Ravinand Yudeshwar Bishram, known as “Ravi,” is calling for a full investigation following his death at the New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital, where he had been a long-term patient. Sources indicate that Bishram died after an alleged altercation with another patient in the facility’s acute ward. However, relatives say they have received […]

January 8, 2026

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As Guyana’s legal year begins next week, the country’s justice system has received a donation of IT software and hardware worth US$400,000 to improve service delivery. The items were handed over on Thursday at a ceremony at the United Nations Headquarters on Duke Street in Georgetown. The donation forms part of a collaborative initiative […]

January 7, 2026

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Stumps: England 384 and 302 for 8 (Bethell 142, Duckett 42, Brook 42; Webster 3–51, Boland 2–34) lead Australia 567 (Head 163, Smith 138; Tongue 3–97, Carse 3–130, Stokes 2–95) by 119 runs* Jacob Bethell struck a memorable maiden Test century to ensure the Ashes finale of this rather bizarre series reached a fifth day. […]

January 7, 2026

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Jamera Wills, 31, a miner of 40 Savannah Park, New Amsterdam, and 22-year-old unemployed Daniel Quintyn of 43 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Blairmont Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. Court proceedings revealed that on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at approximately 15:45 […]

January 7, 2026

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The Berbice High Court on Tuesday handed down a 35-year prison sentence to Deonarine Dookhoo, 45, of Number Three Village, West Coast Berbice, for the 2021 murder of his mother, Teshwattie “Babo” Jaglall. Presiding over the matter, Justice Sandil Kissoon described the offence as one of exceptional gravity, noting that it involved extreme violence against a defenceless victim […]

January 6, 2026

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President Mohamed Irfaan Ali spoke today with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about recent developments in Venezuela and other regional issues. Ali praised the U.S. leadership for reaffirming a shared commitment to democracy, freedom, and regional security. He reiterated support for efforts to combat transnational crime, including drug and gold smuggling, as well […]

January 6, 2026

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The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMRSC) will launch its 2026 Super Lap Series as part of an effort to promote road safety and expand grassroots motorsport. The Time Attack championship is intended to provide an alternative to speeding on public roads by allowing drivers to compete in a controlled environment at the South […]

January 6, 2026

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Australia 518 for 7 (Head 163, Smith 129), lead England 384 (Root 160, Brook 84, Neser 4–60) by 134 runs* Travis Head departed the SCG to a thunderous ovation after his latest demolition of England in this Ashes series. But the roars from the terraces grew even louder when Usman Khawaja walked to the crease […]

January 6, 2026

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Residents of Paramakatoi and its surrounding villages in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) are set to gain full ownership of a local quarry under a transformative development-to-ownership initiative. The contractor, who has invested $400 million in the quarry, will manage operations alongside the community for the first five years while training residents in quarry management, after which […]

January 6, 2026

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The newly commissioned Paramakatoi airstrip is expected to spur agriculture and tourism in Region Eight, as the government works to improve connectivity and economic opportunities in remote communities. The 2,500-foot-long, 50-foot-wide concrete runway, built at a cost of approximately $799.7 million, replaces a former laterite strip, providing safer and more reliable conditions for aircraft. Authorities […]

Tag: 2025

Conflicting reports emerge: Family seeks answers following psychiatric patient’s death

Judiciary receives US$400,000 IT donation to boost digital services

Bethell hundred pushes SCG Test to fifth day but Australia on target for 4-1

Pillion rider sentenced to 36 months, rider remanded for narcotics trafficking

Berbice man gets 35 years for murder of mother

President Ali holds talks with U.S. Secretary Rubio on Venezuela, praises support to combat narco-terrorism, gold smuggling

GMRSC launches Super Lap Series to curb road speeding

Head and Smith centuries grind England in the SCG dirt

Paramakatoi residents to own quarry in landmark deal

New Paramakatoi airstrip to lift agriculture, tourism in Region Eight to new heights

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association