CRIME

Two in custody over murder of miner at Baramani Backdam

June 29, 2025 Editor

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has taken two men into custody in connection with the murder of a miner at Baramani Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven. The incident occurred between 12:30 hours and 2:00 hours on Saturday. The victim, identified only as Riley pending full verification, was found naked with multiple stab wounds near a […]

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CRIME

Pedestrian dies in collision on Le Ressouvenir Public Road

June 28, 2025 Editor

A pedestrian died following a collision on Le Ressouvenir Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD), late Friday night. The incident occurred around 23:45 hours and involved a motor car, a motorcycle, and a pedestrian. The deceased, 71-year-old Ramroop Sadaram, a pensioner of Lot 273 Success Housing Scheme, was struck in the accident. Reports revealed that […]

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CRIME

Labourer found dead on Lima Sands Road following altercation with man

June 28, 2025 Editor

A violent scuffle between two men at a Lima Sands shop on the Essequibo Coast has led to the death of 46-year-old labourer Gary Melville, police have confirmed. The incident reportedly occurred between 20:00 hours on Friday and 5:30 hours on Saturday. According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Melville and a 23-year-old farmer from […]

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COURT

Audio recordings expose tabulation irregularities in 2020 elections — Special Prosecutor

June 28, 2025 Editor

A set of audio recordings presented in court has strengthened allegations of attempts to manipulate the 2020 General and Regional Elections, according to Special Prosecutor Darshan Ramdhani, KC. Speaking to reporters outside the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, Ramdhani described the recordings as “corroborative” evidence in the ongoing trial against former Region Four Returning Officer, […]

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COURT

Man awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to 2010 wounding incident

June 28, 2025 Editor

More than a decade after a violent altercation left a man seriously injured, Brian Murray, also known as Bryan Murray, has pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. His sentencing is scheduled for July 1, 2025, before Justice Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the High Court in Demerara. The charge stems from a July 21, 2010, incident in […]

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POLITICS

“He is not fit & proper to lead this country” – Azruddin’s uncle urges citizens to ‘pay him no mind’

June 28, 2025 Editor

Mohamed Yusuf, brother of Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed and uncle to presidential candidate Azruddin Mohamed, has publicly questioned his nephew’s leadership capabilities, urging Guyanese not to give him serious consideration in the upcoming General and Regional Elections. In a video recording, Yusuf voiced his full endorsement of President Dr. Irfaan Ali and the ruling People’s Progressive […]

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CRIME

Four arrested as Police thwart planned robbery in New Amsterdam

June 28, 2025 Editor

Four men were arrested Thursday afternoon following an intelligence-led operation that prevented a planned robbery at a Chinese supermarket in New Amsterdam, Berbice. Sheriff News Network was informed that at approximately 14:00 hours on Friday, two vehicles travelling from Georgetown were intercepted by a senior police officer and other ranks at the access road to […]

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EDUCATION

Skeldon Primary pupil achieves top spot in Region Six at NGSA 

June 28, 2025 Editor

A student from Skeldon Primary School has excelled by topping Region Six in this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Adore Barnwell, an impressive 11-year-old, secured 486.06 marks and earned a place at Queen’s College. “I feel ecstatic and proud,” Adore shared with Sheriff News Network, adding that her outstanding performance came as no surprise […]

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EDUCATION

Guyana eyes stronger ties with Edna Manley College as gov’t prioritises creative sector development

June 28, 2025 Editor

The Government of Guyana is actively exploring deeper collaboration with the Jamaica-based Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts as part of its broader push to strengthen the country’s creative industries. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, recently underscored the […]

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COURT

2016 wedding house murder: ‘Shandy’ charged, remanded to prison

June 28, 2025 Editor

A fisherman was recently remanded to prison after being charged with murder related to an incident that occurred at a wedding house in Region Six in 2016. Dave Ramnauth, known as “Shandy,” a 28-year-old fisherman of Lot ‘B’ 21 Portuguese Quarter, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice, appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate Michelle […]

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