#newsupdate2025 Archives

February 4, 2026

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The February 2026 sitting of the Berbice Criminal Assizes in Region Six officially commenced on Tuesday, with 92 accused persons scheduled to stand trial over the coming months. Murder cases dominate the session, with 38 individuals accused of murder, accounting for 17 matters. The assizes opened with the customary march past outside the High Court […]

January 28, 2026

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The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) said it has terminated several employees and their manager after they allegedly conspired with Mr. Azruddin Mohamed to transfer a vehicle in violation of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act. The GRA, in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force, said legal proceedings will be brought […]

January 27, 2026

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The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) welcomed the government’s decision to reduce the 14-day residency requirement for couples seeking to marry in the country. The reform, which follows THAG recommendations to the Ministry of Finance, aims to position Guyana in the fast-growing global destination wedding market and support the country’s creative industries, often […]

January 26, 2026

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The National Blind Cricket Association has received cricket equipment from the National Sports Commission, a move geared at easing long-standing challenges facing the development of the sport. The equipment was handed over following discussions last week between the commission and national sports bodies, where the association raised concerns about limited access to specialised gear needed […]

January 16, 2026

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Homeownership in Region Two received a boost on Friday as 85 residents were formally handed land titles for house lots at Onderneeming Phase Four, part of ongoing efforts to regularise land ownership and support housing development. The titles were distributed by Housing Minister Collin Croal during an outreach at the Regional Housing Office compound. The […]

January 16, 2026

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The National Schools Championships has been confirmed for March 11-13, according to sources familiar with the organisation of the event. The likely venue is the National Track and Field Centre at Leonora, although this has not been officially confirmed, particularly with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport set to inaugurate the synthetic facility at […]

January 9, 2026

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The Guyana Police Force has intensified enforcement against dangerous driving, with multiple motorists charged, fined and brought before the courts this week following offences detected by traffic cameras, including speeding and third-lane violations. The cases form part of the ongoing rollout of the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), implemented through a partnership between the National […]

January 6, 2026

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The extradition committal hearing for businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, formally began on Tuesday in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, with the prosecution calling its first witness after the court rejected renewed defence efforts to halt the proceedings. The case opened with testimony from Sharon Roopchand-Edwards, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign […]

December 30, 2025

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Charity Hospital has taken a major step forward in improving healthcare delivery with the commissioning of a new digital X-ray machine on Tuesday morning. The machine was officially commissioned by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, alongside the Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ramraj. The upgrade marks a significant boost to diagnostic […]

December 30, 2025

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Police have taken three suspects into custody as investigations continue into the alleged robbery and murder of a Chinese businessman at Cumberland Village, East Canje, Berbice. The incident occurred on December 22, 2025, at about 5:00 a.m. and claimed the life of 61-year-old businessman Chen Yongping. Another man, Chen Dongrong, 32, was injured during the […]

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38 murder accused among 92 to stand trial as Berbice Criminal Assizes open

GRA fires staff involved in alleged vehicle transfer with Azruddin Mohamed

THAG welcomes easing of rules to tap US$300B destination wedding market

Targeted equipment support advances inclusive cricket development

85 in Region Five closer to homeownership

National Schools Championships set for March

Several reckless drivers hit with heavy fines, one driver’s licence suspended

Magistrate clears way for prosecution in Mohameds extradition case

Charity Hospital gets digital X-ray machine

Three in custody as police probe alleged robbery-murder of Berbice Chinese businessman

MARAD seeks salvage firms to recover sunken MV Barima ferry

Traffic Chief: Road accidents down 22 per cent, but speeding and risky driving remain a major concern

ERC: Village Movement stands as testament to African resilience

MARAD seeks salvage firms to recover sunken MV Barima ferry

Traffic Chief: Road accidents down 22 per cent, but speeding and risky driving remain a major concern

ERC: Village Movement stands as testament to African resilience