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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 […]

November 20, 2025

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Residents of McKenzie Street, Rosignol, West Berbice, say they are living in fear as a deteriorating utility pole has become heavily infested with Africanized bees, creating a growing safety hazard for the community. Despite repeated complaints to the Guyana Power and Light (GPL), residents report that the only action taken so far has been to […]

October 26, 2025

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Police in Region Six are on the hunt for a man who went on a destructive rampage early Sunday morning, smashing glass doors, windows, and ATMs at both the Republic Bank and Scotia Bank branches in New Amsterdam, Berbice. According to reports, the incident occurred after several ATMs were out of service, frustrating the suspect, […]

October 25, 2025

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The government has rolled out a $14.8 billion infrastructure programme to accelerate housing development at Providence, Glasgow, and Overwinning on the East Bank of Berbice, Region Six. The investment represents the first phase of works to prepare nearly 6,000 house lots allocated earlier this year. The project includes land clearing and the construction of road […]

September 14, 2025

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The man accused of brutally murdering his reputed wife, 36-year-old Alisha “Tito” Narine, at a sawmill compound in Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice, died on Sunday afternoon. He reportedly committed suicide while trying to escape from police. A bottle with liquid was found next to him Police reported that Ram Singh, who shared a 15-year common-law […]

September 14, 2025

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Police in Region Six are investigating a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two young men early Sunday morning on the No. 11 Public Road, East Coast Berbice. The crash occurred around 01:40 hrs on September 14, 2025, and involved motor car HC 4710, owned by Arvin Tyman, 39, of Lot 114 B Sixth Street, […]

August 27, 2025

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In the ancient county of Berbice, veteran Berbician chess player Kriskal Persaud emerged victorious in the Berbice 20/20 Rapid Chess Tournament, held at Little Rock Suites and Conference Hall in New Amsterdam on last Sunday. Persaud delivered an outstanding performance, finishing unbeaten with 6.5 points in the challenging seven-round competition, which featured 32 participants – […]

August 18, 2025

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Competitive chess, hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF), is returning to Berbice this Sunday. The GCF has organised a one-day 20/20 Rapid Chess Tournament, which will be held in the Conference Hall of Little Rock Suites, at Main and Church Streets, New Amsterdam, starting promptly at 9:30 am. Participation is free, with trophies and […]

August 5, 2025

More than 300 residents in Region Five received free spectacles during a distribution drive hosted by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Monday, bringing the gift of clearer vision to communities on the West Coast of Berbice. The activity, which took place in Bath Settlement and Hopetown, is part of the Ministry’s […]

July 30, 2025

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The Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) today announced that toll charges for all categories of vehicles, freight, and vessels crossing the Berbice River Bridge will be removed starting 1 August. The move fulfils a commitment made by President Dr Irfaan Ali. The toll-free measure is expected to ease the financial burden on commuters and businesses […]

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Berbice man gets 35 years for murder of mother

West Berbice residents fear serious harm as Africanized Bees overtake rotting utility pole

Man goes berserk, smashes windows of banks, ATM machines

$14.8B invested to develop East Berbice housing schemes

Husband dies hours after allegedly killing wife in Crabwood Creek

Two die in late-night Berbice crash

Persaud wins Berbice 20/20 Rapid Chess Tournament

Berbice 20/20 rapid chess tournament set for Sunday

Over 300 Berbicians receive free spectacles

Berbice Bridge to become toll-free from August 1

Shame and silence keep abused boys from seeking help

Oil refinery, gas projects key to shielding Guyana from external shocks

Construction worker freed of gun and ganja charges

Shame and silence keep abused boys from seeking help

Oil refinery, gas projects key to shielding Guyana from external shocks

Construction worker freed of gun and ganja charges