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December 24, 2025
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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 alleged offence, reported to have occurred at a telecommunications company, took place between 1 July 2021 and 18 February 2025. On Tuesday, 23 December, ranks from the Criminal Investigation Department […]
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December 23, 2025
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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. The deceased has been identified as Michael John Benn, also known as “Mikey,” of Charity, Essequibo Coast. Police said the incident occurred at about 02:00 hrs at a liquor shop […]
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December 22, 2025
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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, Kurubrong, Potaro, Region Eight, following a High Court hearing in Essequibo. Francisco Sampson, also known as “Junior,” formerly of Lot 35, Seventh Avenue, Bartica, Region Seven, was sentenced by Justice […]
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December 22, 2025
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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 at Mercy Wing, Plum Park, Sophia. Preliminary investigations indicate Fraser sustained gunshot injuries at the location. A 19-year-old male, also from Plum Park, was injured in the same incident and […]
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December 21, 2025
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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 suspect is under investigation for his alleged involvement in the murder of Samuel Marciano, which occurred on November 2, 2025, at 14 Miles, Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni. During a search […]
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December 19, 2025
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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 of a 14-year-old girl. The matter was heard by Magistrate Michelle Mathias. The accused are a 19-year-old man from Berbice and a 20-year-old male, who is currently on remand for […]
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December 16, 2025
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Jury finds trio guilty in 2020 killing of Berbice pensioner

After more than five years, justice moved a step closer for the family of 82-year-old Chandarie Budhoo as a Berbice High Court jury on Tuesday unanimously found three men guilty of her murder, which occurred during a robbery at her Tain Settlement home in 2020. Those convicted are Dhannyram Ramdhanny, 35, Kumar Bhagwandin, 29, and […]
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December 16, 2025
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Paper committal sought in gas station bombing case as evidence fully disclosed

Prosecutors on Tuesday moved to have the high-profile gas station bombing case determined by paper committal, after confirming that all statements and documentary evidence have been disclosed to the defence. Police Prosecutor Mandel Moore made the application before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, informing the court that the prosecution’s evidentiary […]
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December 8, 2025
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Man arrested in connection with theft at Home Affairs Ministry

Police have arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with a break-and-enter and larceny at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Brickdam, Georgetown, early Monday morning. The incident occurred between 03:00 hrs and 04:55 hrs on December 8, 2025. Preliminary enquiries indicate that several electronic devices — including laptop computers, tablets and digital cameras — along […]
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