SPORTS

Michael Singh elected President of Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation

May 14, 2025 Editor

Read the full press statement from the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMA): The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GYMMA) proudly announces the successful conduct of its Emergency General Elections, held on April 12, 2025, at the upper floor of Palm Court in Georgetown, Guyana. This significant event marked a new chapter in the Federation’s […]

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BUSINESS

Paramakatoi miner alleges corruption at GGMC after illegal operators seize her claim

May 14, 2025 Editor

A small-scale miner has come forward with allegations of corruption and misconduct involving officials of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), claiming that unauthorised activities and favouritism within the sector have undermined her legal mining operation. Darlene Luz, a miner from the indigenous village of Paramakatoi, revealed that her operations in the Arnik area […]

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COURT

North West man charged with gun, ammo possession and assault

May 14, 2025 Editor

A 31-year-old North West District (NWD) man was on Wednesday charged with possession of unlicenced firearms and ammunition, as well as assault. Orangel Antonio Castro Rodrigces, a labourer from Triangle Backdam, Baramita, NWD, appeared before Magistrate Ravindranauth Singh at the Port Kaituma Magistrates’ Court. It is alleged that on February 26, 2025, Rodrigces unlawfully assaulted […]

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COURT

Three cops accused of stealing cocaine from police station granted bail

May 14, 2025 Editor

Three serving members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), who were previously remanded for allegedly stealing cocaine from the Ruimveldt Police Station, were each granted $250,000 bail when they returned to court on Wednesday. Constable Grenville Harris, 26, of South Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara (ECD); Corporal Floyd Pellew, 39, of Crane Housing Scheme, West […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

ERC summons ‘Baby Skello’, another artist over controversial songs

May 14, 2025 Editor

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has confirmed that it has summoned local artist Daniel Wharton, also known as “Baby Skello,” following his recent song, which contained what the Commission described as “blasphemous content” against the Hindu religion. The ERC’s announcement comes days after Wharton was taken into Police custody after his song received a backlash […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

ERC condemns “blasphemous” content in song by Vybz Kartel

May 14, 2025 Editor

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has issued a condemnation of Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel for his song “Good Like Jesus”, which the body says contains “blasphemous and deeply offensive statements” about Jesus Christ. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ERC described the content as “profoundly disrespectful to Christian religious sensibilities” and a threat […]

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SPORTS

PYO launches Tapeball Cricket tournament to empower youth

May 14, 2025 Editor

Read the full statement from the People’s Youth Organisation (PYO): The People’s Youth Organisation (PYO) officially launched its Tapeball Cricket Tournament on Sunday, May 12, 2025, with a strong focus on youth involvement and community unity. The tournament will feature 21 teams from across Region Two, each required to include at least two Under-19 players […]

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CRIME

Adrianna Younge investigation: Canadian investigator to begin work on Wednesday

May 14, 2025 Editor

Retired Officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Leonard McCoshen, has arrived in Guyana and will officially begin working alongside the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in the Adrianna Younge case on Wednesday. His recruitment, facilitated by the Government of Guyana, fulfils a promise made by President Dr. Irfaan Ali to Younge’s family. Speaking on […]

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CRIME

CANU seizes over 13 kilos of ganja, cocaine in Lethem raids; 3 arrested

May 14, 2025 Editor

Agents from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) seized more than 13 kilograms of cannabis and a quantity of cocaine from several locations in Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi. According to CANU’s press release, the first two operations took place on May 12, 2025. Officers acting on intelligence raided two separate premises in Tabatinga. The first bust […]

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POLITICS

North Rupununi Toshaos Deny Entry to Mohamed Over Corruption Allegations and Sanctions

May 13, 2025 Editor

Toshaos from North Rupununi villages in Region Nine (Upper Takutu—Upper Essequibo) denied permission for U.S.-sanctioned businessman Azzrudin Mohamed to visit their communities. This decision came after Charles Sugrim, a representative of Team Mohamed, made a formal request regarding a proposed visit to the villages. See the letter below: Regarding the subject matter, we the undersigned […]

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