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A 42-year-old farmer has been fined and jailed after two illegal firearms were seized in the Karasabai Village, South Pakaraimas, recently.

According to a Police release, ranks from the Karasabai Police Station responded to a simple larceny report and found the firearms.

As part of the investigation, Police ranks proceeded to a residence at Jawarie Village, South Pakaraimas, where investigations conducted resulted in a search of the premises.

It was noted that one .36 gauge shotgun and one 20 gauge shotgun were discovered in a bedroom area during the search. Gerald Isaacs, a 42-year-old farmer from the village, was arrested and escorted, along with the firearms, to the Lethem Police Station.

The suspect was placed into custody, and the firearms were lodged as investigations continued.

Subsequent to the investigation, Isaacs was charged with two counts of possession of a firearm without a licence, contrary to Section 16(2)(a) of the Firearms Act, Chapter 16:05.

On Monday, he appeared at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan, where the charges were read, and he pleaded guilty to both counts.

He was fined $50,000 and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment on the first count, and fined $50,000 and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment on the second count.

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Michael John Benn, a gold miner of Charity, Essequibo Coast, died on Sunday after he was stabbed during an altercation at Aranguy Landing, Cuyuni River.

Police, in a statement, said the fatal incident unfolded at about 02:00 hrs Sunday. It was reported that Benn was at a liquor shop in the area when he became involved in an altercation with two males, during which he sustained stab injuries to his chest.

One suspect is currently in police custody, assisting with the investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the other suspect.

Meanwhile, the man’s body is presently stored at the Aranka Police Station, awaiting transportation to the Bartica Regional Hospital, where a post-mortem examination is to be conducted.

Investigations are continuing.

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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) last weekend hosted a high-level leadership workshop as part of its ongoing implementation of FIFA Forward Programme 3.0, FIFA’s flagship development framework aimed at strengthening governance, inclusivity and sustainability within national football associations.

The workshop was led by the Rights of the Child Commission and engaged regional executives from the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) and the Georgetown Football Association (GFA).

Discussions centered on advancing gender equality in football leadership, strengthening child protection mechanisms, and embedding inclusive governance practices in line with FIFA standards.

The session was facilitated by Commissioner Nicole Cole, a Constitutional Commissioner sitting on both the Women and Gender Equality Commission and the Rights of the Child Commission.

The session was facilitated by Commissioner Nicole Cole (left). Seated is Technical Director of the GFF Bryan Joseph

Also in attendance were Andre Gonzales, CEO of the Rights of the Child Commission, and Bryan Joseph, Technical Director of the GFF, highlighting strong collaboration between football development, national safeguarding institutions, and policy leadership.

This workshop reflects the GFF’s broader strategic approach under FIFA Forward 3.0 to not only invest in infrastructure and competitions, but also to build strong institutions, ethical leadership, and safe environments that protect participants and grow the game sustainably.

The Guyana Football Federation extends sincere appreciation to the Rights of the Child Commission and the participating EDFA and GFA executives for their leadership and commitment to shaping a more equitable, inclusive, and rights-based future for Guyanese football. (Modified from the Guyana Football Federation Facebook page)

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The England and Wales Cricket (ECB) is seeking to verify a video that appears to show England‘s Ben Duckett drunk and unable to find his way back to the team hotel during the squad’s mini-break to Noosa between the second and third Ashes Tests.

The video emerged on X- formerly known as Twitter- on Tuesday, hours after men’s managing director Rob Key confirmed there would be an investigation into the trip to the Sunshine Coast resort town, which followed an eight-wicket defeat in Brisbane that put them 2-0 down in the series.

The four days in Noosa, which the ECB stressed was not a holiday, had been organised a year in advance by head coach Brendon McCullum, who believed it would refresh the players. A number of the squad leaned into the time-off, with no training scheduled during this period.

While England went on to put in their best showing of the tour in Adelaide, they succumbed to an 82-run defeat as Australia took an unassailable lead in the five-match series, retaining the Ashes inside just 11 days.

Speaking at the MCG ahead of the fourth Test in Melbourne, which begins on Friday, Key said he would look into the trip but believed the players had been “very well behaved”.

A statement from the ECB read: “We are aware of content circulating on social media.

“We have high expectations for behaviour, accepting that players are often under intense levels of scrutiny, with established processes that we follow when conduct falls below expectations. We also support players that need assistance.

“We will not comment further at this stage while we establish the facts.”

Having been one of England’s more reliable batters, Duckett has had a tough Ashes series with just 97 runs at an average of 16.16 putting him bottom of the tourists’ specialist batters on both metrics, with a top score of 29.

The 31-year-old has also had previous on Ashes tours. Eight years ago, while part of the Lions squad for the 2017-18 series, he was sent home with a fine and suspension by the ECB for pouring a drink over James Anderson in the Avenue Bar in Perth. (ESPNcricinfo)

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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Boxing Gym once again underlined its supremacy on the local scene after retaining the Champion Gym title at the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) National Championship, which concluded over the weekend at the National Gymnasium.

Continuing a period of sustained dominance, the GDF finished with seven victories, comfortably ahead of the Forgotten Youth Foundation, which secured three wins, to emerge as the most successful gym of the tournament.

GBA President Steve Ninvalle applauded the “combined and extra effort” of his executive, coaches, referee/judges and boxers which allowed for a successful tournament.

“It was indeed heartening observe the collective push in the same direction,” Ninvalle said.

The championship brought together the country’s leading gyms and boxers across schoolboy, youth, junior and elite divisions, delivering three days of keenly contested bouts and high-level performances.

Individual accolades were spread across several gyms, reflecting the growing depth of talent within the sport.

Andrew ‘Six-head’ Lewis Gym enjoyed a standout showing, with Imhotep Vanderstoop being named Schoolboy Best Boxer after an impressive run marked by discipline and ring intelligence.

The gym also celebrated Ken Harvey, who captured the Best Youth Boxer award following a series of commanding performances.

In the junior ranks, Kurt Mahase of the New Amsterdam Boxing Association was adjudged Best Junior Boxer, rewarding his consistency and technical sharpness throughout the tournament.

The elite division produced some of the weekend’s most compelling action. Emmanuel Pompey of the Forgotten Youth Foundation was crowned Elite Best Boxer, while teammate Abiola Jackman walked away with the Best Female Boxer award, highlighting the foundation’s continued impact in developing both male and female fighters at the senior level.

National Champion and Olympian Keevin Allicock added a special touch to the championship, making contributions of trophies and hampers on behalf of MVP Sports, Smalta and Jai Signs.

His involvement was warmly received and served as inspiration for the younger boxers aspiring to follow his path onto the international stage.

In a post-tournament release, the GBA noted that the championship officially bring the curtains down on what it described as a busy and productive year for the association.

The body expressed satisfaction with the overall level of competition, stating that the performances on display reflected the hard work and commitment shown by gyms throughout the year.

The association further indicated that it will now take a short break before resuming activities in the new year, as it continues to roll out its development and exposure initiatives aimed at strengthening boxing across Guyana.

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H.S.S Customs Brokerage and Shipping Inc. recently made a meaningful donation of Christmas hampers to single mothers of Kuru Kururu New Extension- Back Road.

“The initiative was undertaken in the height of the Christmas season, driven by the company’s desire to give back to a vulnerable group within the community. Each hamper contained essential food and cooking items to help ease the financial burden on recipients during the festive period,” the company said in a release.

“Apart from the hampers, a get together of food and entertainment was planned to make it an overall cheerful event.”

Althia Stewart, the company’s COO, reminded single mothers that they are pillars of strength and hope, and encouraged them to continue striving for a brighter future for themselves and their children.

In a statement, Hayma Singh, CEO of H.S.S Customs Brokerage and Shipping said: “The Single Mothers Christmas Hamper Distribution is a charitable initiative aimed at providing essential food items and holiday support to single mothers during the Christmas season. This initiative reflects our commitment to compassion, community support, and social responsibility.”

In the past, the company also demonstrated its commitment to community support by assisting Mae’s School, covering the cost of importing half of the school’s containers free of charge. This gesture formed part of the company’s efforts to support the pupils that were displaced by the school’s fire earlier in March of this year.

H.S.S Customs Brokerage is a 100% female owned and lead company that provides comprehensive customs brokerage services for imports and exports.

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Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken urged ranks of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to continuously provide updates on reports so members of the public are kept informed from the start of an investigation until its conclusion.

Speaking at the CID Annual Award Ceremony, Commissioner Hicken emphasised that once a report is taken, it is the responsibility of CID ranks to ensure continuous communication with the affected parties.

“If you are dealing with a matter, you must inform the person of the status of the matter until its conclusion.

“You cannot take a report from somebody and then they are running to the station to find out what is going on with the report. CID you ought to be the most brilliant in the organisation from the constables right up,” the Top Cop stated.

He reminded CID ranks that they play a critical role within the Guyana Police Force, describing them as the officers who move “stepping stone by stone, stage by stage” behind those being investigated. Commissioner Hicken further noted that CID work differs significantly from general police duties, as investigations are sometimes required to work 24/7.

Addressing detectives, particularly young and junior ranks, Commissioner Hicken cautioned against poor investigative practices. He warned that failing to properly manage a case can result in it collapsing in court, damaging not only the matter at hand but also the image of the entire Police Force.

“If we are serving 99 per cent, that one per cent that we fail to give will tarnish the image of the organisation,” he stated.

Commissioner Hicken also called on the CID to place greater focus on operations, and while acknowledging ongoing efforts, he said more work must be done to strengthen results. Professionalism and education were also highlighted as key areas for improvement.

The Commissioner reiterated the need for CID ranks to upskill themselves academically, warning that without proper training and education, officers may struggle to effectively process information during investigations and interviews. In this regard, he announced plans for a new training programme that will select 30 of the most outstanding ranks to undergo specialised detective training.
He further cautioned ranks about their conduct during public engagements, reminding them that unprofessional conduct can result in disciplinary action or rotation.

In recognition of the hard work and dedication of CID ranks, Commissioner Hicken donated $500,000 to the department. Queensway Security also donated $500,000 to the CID.

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Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday handed over dairy stock to farmers as part of the Government of Guyana’s continued efforts to strengthen and expand the country’s dairy industry.

Nineteen farmers benefited from the first phase of the initiative, which forms part of a broader programme aimed at improving genetics, increasing milk production, and building a competitive livestock sector.

While addressing the gathering, Minister Mustapha said that over the last five years, the government has made significant advances across multiple aspects of the livestock industry, emphasizing the importance of integrated agricultural systems to ensure sustainability and profitability for farmers.

“We have expended over $110 million to conduct 300 embryo transplants. This set of animals here, these are considered dairy animals. So, as you know, we want to improve the beef and dairy sectors,” Minister Mustapha said.

Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha with the farmers who benefited from the initiative (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture)

He noted that the embryo transplant programme represents a historic milestone for Guyana, complementing the ongoing artificial insemination initiative and significantly improving the genetic quality of livestock nationwide.

“Now, for the first time in the history of our country, we have started a new programme called embryo transplant. We have had the artificial insemination programme, which, through critical investments, has also increased over the years,” the Minister explained.

Minister Mustapha further stressed that farmers must avoid a narrow approach to production and instead recognize the interdependence of crop and livestock development.

“We are developing our agriculture sector in every area. We want the livestock sector to be very robust, resilient, and competitive in both the beef and dairy industries. Over the last five years, we’ve increased budgetary allocation to this sector,” he said.

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An AK-47 rifle, a Glock 17 pistol, a Taurus pistol, and rounds of ammunition were found in the vicinity of Sheriff Street following an operation undertaken by Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) officers.

In a release, CANU said the operation was undertaken on Sunday. A suspect was intercepted, and a subsequent search of the individual led to the discovery of:

• An AK-47 rifle bearing serial number A1-72720-20 ROA, and one magazine containing 19 7.62×39mm live rounds;
• One Glock 17 pistol bearing serial number LVH237 with one magazine containing seven 9mm live rounds;
• One Taurus pistol bearing serial number AHD901601 with one  magazine and no ammunition

“The suspect was arrested and escorted to CANU Headquarters, along with the firearms and ammunition. Following a preliminary investigation, it was noted that the suspect was the holder of a firearm licence for the recovered Glock 17 pistol,” CANU added.

Investigations are ongoing.

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