A farmer and a housewife were arrested Police found 102.1 grammes of cocaine at a grocery store on Friday night in Parika, East Bank Essequibo.
According to a Police release, ranks went to the store acting on information received. There, the Officers met a 39-year-old farmer, a 37-year-old housewife; a search was then conducted at the location in the presence of the duo. A quantity of whitish rock-like substance suspected to be cocaine was found in a plastic bag.
Both individuals were arrested and escorted to the Parika Police Station, where the suspected substance was weighed in their presence and amounted to 102.1 grammes.
The suspected cocaine was lodged, and both individuals were placed into custody as investigations continue.
An article published in Stabroek News on December 20, 2025, titled “Mohamed Slams President’s Flat-Rate Tax on Double-Cab Pickups,” claimed that the new double-cab tax structure was designed to benefit only the BYD Shark Pickup Truck, a 1498cc model. However, an analysis of the new tax system shows that it significantly benefits Guyana’s most popular pickups: Toyota Hilux, Toyota Tacoma, and Nissan Navara.
According to Stabroek News, Azurddin Mohammed claimed that the government’s policy favors the BYD Shark Pickup only.
Below is a comparison of old versus new taxes for the four most popular models, based on estimated CIF values excluding VAT.
The data indicates that the new tax structure reduces the competitiveness of BYD, Ford, and smaller-engined double-cab pickups, rather than giving them an advantage. Both the BYD Shark and Ford Ranger already attract lower taxes because of their smaller engine sizes (1.5L and 2.0L) compared to Toyota and Nissan models (2.4 and 2.5L). Toyota, Nissan and other Brands with larger engines will now benefit from Taxes of approximately 10,000,000 being reduced to a flat rate of 3,000,000.
Previously, Toyota and Nissan double-cab pickups were taxed at 45% duty and 75% excise. Ford Ranger and BYD Shark attracted 45% duty plus 10% excise and 45% respectively, due to their smaller engines. Under the new initiative, a flat rate of GYD $3,000,000 now applies to Toyota and Nissan double-cab pickups, replacing the previous percentage-based system.
This change means that while Ford and BYD benefit from their smaller engines, the flat-rate system significantly reduces taxes for Toyota and Nissan pickups, amongst others, making them even more competitive in the market. This benefits all dealers and ultimately the consumers.
The MV Konawaruk 1899 vessel was commissioned on Friday evening and immediately began plying the Parika- Supenaam route, which has a growing demand for more ferry services.
The vessel cost just under US$5 million. It can accommodate nearly 400 persons, 81 cars, and is Guyana’s first modern double-ended ferry.
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill confirmed that the vessel was sought in response to the demand for more transportation services between Regions Two and Three. In fact, two-thirds of all the passengers on Guyana’s waterways use the Parika- Supenaam route connecting the two regions.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips highlighted the government’s aim of boosting trade and connectivity along the coastal regions.
Hundreds of persons on the MV Konawaruk 1899 for its commissioning (Photo: Ashni Singh/ Facebook/ December 19, 2025)
“It means the farmers’ produce from Region Two reaches the markets of Region Three with its freshness intact and its value undiminished; it means businesses move at the speed of opportunity, not the speed of outdated schedules,” Prime Minister Phillips said.
The MV Konawaruk, which was called ARIS IV before its commissioning, has been named after an Indigenous area in Region Eight. Altogether, the Konawaruk 1899 name reflects on Guyana’s territorial integrity and the 1899 Arbitral Tribunal Award.
Meanwhile, Edghill also revealed that another modern vessel is being acquired to ply the Georgetown to Region One route. That vessel, like the Konawaruk 1899, is expected to help meet the increased demand for ferry services.
USA-based Guyanese boxer Elton Dharry is set to fight for the IBO Super Bantamweight World Title at the Pegasus Hotel and Corporate Suites on February 15, 2026.
Dharry will step up from 115lbs to 122lbs for the crucial clash against Salmin Kassim of Tanzania.
The 40-year-old Dharry has a professional record of 30-6-1, while 22-year-old Kassim has an unbeaten record of 10-0-2.
President of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) Peter Abdool said securing a world title bout for Dharry has been ‘a long time in the making.’
“He won the WBA Gold Title with the hope of getting a shot at that title- it didn’t happen. He won the WBC International title with the hope of getting a shot at that title- it didn’t happen,” Abdool recalled.
“Boxing negotiations are never easy, they’re always difficult and I always say you’re never positive about a fight until you see two fighters in the ring. But finally I can say we’ve been able to ink a deal with the IBO.”
Officials of the GBBC, Nexgen Global and the Pegasus Hotel, along with models and Bradley ‘Doggie’ Sampson (seated second left) at a press conference on December 19, 2025
Abdool described Dharry’s opponent Kassim as “a young aggressive fighter.”
“He’s young and upcoming, 22 years old. He’s got a beautiful left jab. The last fight that I saw him in, his opponent had to quit at the end of the fourth round, couldn’t answer the bell.”
For Abdool, the fight is a clash of youth and experience with Dharry prepared to box of out his comfort weight to accomplish his long-desired goal of a world title.
“Elton Dharry won all his titles at 115lbs, which is Super Fly, so he’s actually going up in weight by seven pounds to fight a young fighter full of vim and vigour and who is literally half his age,” the GBBC boss asserted.
“It’s going to be an incredible fight in terms of having a young, hungry fighter who has knockout power against a skilled, seasoned fighter who is looking to at last land a world title for Guyana.”
The Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre has been designated the venue for the title fight being promoted by the GBBC, in association with Nexgen Global Promotions.
Chief Executive Officer of Pegasus Robert Badal and Director Brandon Badal shared their enthusiasm about hosting the prestigious card, adding that various packages will be made available to patrons to witness the fights live.
Labelling the hotel as a homegrown brand widely known for its hospitality services, the leading executives welcomed the staging of the prestigious event that aligns with its world-class service.
The hotel’s piazza (fountain area) will be transformed into a boxing arena with accommodation for 4,000 persons. Conference rooms and elevated spaces will be utilised to house spectators, with companies and individuals being targeted.
The other known fight confirmed for the card is a novelty clash between social media personalities Mikhail Rodrigues (The Guyanese Critic) and Bradley Sampson (Doggie).
Sampson said he is eyeing a TKO over Rodrigues, who has not yet officially commented on the fight, but the organisers have confirmed that the bout is definitely on.
Such was the oddity of Anthony Joshua versus Jake Paul even taking place, the fight landed on Netflix under a cloud of suspicion that boxing had surrendered itself to choreography.
To be clear, this was a sanctioned professional contest, not a scripted event- and the storyline it produced was mundane and predictably one-sided.
No scriptwriter would have come up with something like this.
The plot played out in the ring was lifeless- a slow, joyless watch that would have struggled to earn even a charitable rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
And the ultimate irony is that this spectacle has provided one of Joshua’s biggest paydays and, in all likelihood, his largest television audience.
With seconds remaining in the fourth round, referee Christopher Young perhaps spoke for viewers around the world when he pulled the fighters together and urged them to engage.
Directing his comments at Paul, he said: “Fans didn’t pay to see this crap.”
“Amen,” replied Netflix commentator Mauro Ranallo. “Christopher Young with the call of the night.”
All week Joshua spoke about “carrying boxing on his back”. On Friday night in Miami, he dumped the load, but only after an awkward and laboured process.
Paul was there to survive.
The man who spent fight week promising the greatest upset in sporting history instead avoided engagement.
He circled endlessly- making the most of the space afford by a ring two feet wider than normal- and attempted to run down the clock.
When he did make contact, it was with echoes of his schoolboy past as a wrestler, constantly going low and grabbing Joshua’s leg.
There was an embarrassing lack of punches by Paul and a litany of wild swings from Joshua that even a novice like his opponent was able to easily evade.
“It’s a win but it’s not a success,” Joshua said afterwards. “I’ve got a lot of improving I’ve got to do. I’m not happy.”
Joshua earned his share of a reported £210m purse, but from a boxing perspective- and for those in the UK who stayed up into the early hours to watch- the contest was meaningless.
Is Joshua set for another gimmick fight?
Joshua stood in the ring and told the crowd he did not care about legacy. It was an honest line, and a fairly accurate one, because nothing that just happened was going to add to it.
The 36-year-old is a schooled heavyweight, an Olympic gold medallist and a former two-time world champion.
He has left a significant footprint on the sport and inspired a generation of fighters and fans.
But going six rounds before doing the inevitable against Paul – a 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer who had never faced anything close to elite level – will not enhance that legacy.
“I wish I could have knocked him out at the start,” Joshua said. “But as we saw, Jake has spirit, he has some heart. He tried his best and I take my hat off to him.”
The fight underlined how boxing’s landscape is shifting, with Netflix-driven hype and commercial appeal increasingly trumping sporting logic.
It is the same thinking that has recently fuelled talk of Irish star Katie Taylor facing former UFC champion Ronda Rousey.
Joshua, for his part, is open to operating in that space.
Two of his past three fights have now come against boxing novices – first UFC fighter Francis Ngannou, and now Paul. His only other outing in that period ended in a heavy knockout defeat by a top-level heavyweight in Daniel Dubois.
The Dubois bout suggested Joshua is in decline, the toil of 33 professional fights after an amateur career eroding his powers.
Amid that backdrop, who can really blame him for taking the money and spotlight afforded at this stage in his career?
When promoter Eddie Hearn was asked about reports linking Joshua with a February bout against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven, he did not rule it out.
“Rico or whoever it is, we haven’t finalised that yet,” Hearn said. “The date is what we’re going to work out in the next four, five, six days. We’re not going to rush him back if he’s not quite ready. But we won’t be long.” (BBC)
West Indies have found some big players to step up during the tour of New Zealand. If it was Justin Greaves in Christchurch with a double-hundred, it was Kavem Hodge today.
The Dominican brought up his second Test hundred and remains undefeated on 109 as West Indies avoided the follow-on late on Day Three to give West Indies a chance of saving this Test match. The visitors are still 194 runs adrift off New Zealand’s 575-8, currently at 381-6.
The West Indian openers looked to carry on from their good start but Jacob Duffy tempted John Campbell into a booming drive through the covers but only nicked off to slip without adding any runs to his overnight score.
The hosts put some early pressure on the visitors but Hodge broke the shackles with three boundaries in a span of nine deliveries. Despite this, Duffy struck for the second time in the first hour removing Brandon King who played across the line. After drinks, Hodge upped the ante with three successive fours off Michael Rae.
Tevin Imlach had started slowly getting off the mark off his 15th ball before playing a lovely drive over long-on off Ajaz Patel for six before the bowler overcorrected and Imlach punched the overpitched delivery to the fence.
The duo brought up the 50-run stand and soon after Hodge moved to 50 as the visitors also moved past 200 on the stroke of Lunch. After the break, New Zealand began with two maidens before a lapse in concentration from Imlach saw him nick a ball outside off-stump into the mitts of the ‘keeper.
Hodge was joined fellow Dominican cricketer Alick Athanaze who began with a streakish boundary towards fine-leg. With Hodge staying sturdy at one end, Athanaze began to score most of the runs heading into the drinks break. He found four boundaries off Ajaz and Glenn Phillips within the space of eight balls but was dismissed in the most unusual fashion.
Athanaze who had worked his way to 45 by then, looked to pad one drifting down leg away off Ajaz but the ball flew off the inner half of his right leg and dislodged the bails. It was Ajaz Patel’s first Test wicket at home after 22 Tests.
Hodge and Greaves found some timely boundaries heading towards Tea as the West Indies moved past 300. New Zealand took the second new ball immediately once it became available with Duffy finding some movement. But the West Indian duo took the team to Tea at 310-4.
Two balls after the break, Hodge nailed a pull to the fence while Greaves creamed two drives through the offside with all the boundaries coming off Zakary Foulkes. Greaves continued to time the ball superbly finding boundaries in quick time as the hosts began to look worried.
But against the run of play, Greaves missed a nip-backer which rapped him onto the pads to be given LBW, and took a review along with him. In a good passage of play for the hosts, Ajaz dismissed the captain Roston Chase for two while Hodge chipped one in the air which fell just short of the mid-off fielder.
Anderson Phillip and Hodge then copped some blows to the body off Michael Rae before Hodge, who was in the nineties, for 32 deliveries finally brought up his second Test hundred on the stroke of Stumps.
The duo took them to stumps without further harm at 381-6, still 194 runs adrift. (Cricbuzz)
England are on the brink of an Ashes series defeat after Australia’s Nathan Lyon broke their resistance late on the fourth day of the third Test in Adelaide.
Off-spinner Lyon removed a reverse-sweeping Harry Brook, bowled Ben Stokes and, crucially, had Zak Crawley stumped to move the home side within touching distance of the urn.
Crawley compiled an impressive 85, but when he was seduced by a delirious Lyon, England were left 194-6 in pursuit of a notional target of 435.
Australia will return on Sunday needing four more wickets to go 3-0 up after three Tests, retain the Ashes after only 11 days of cricket and win a fourth consecutive home series against England.
Lyon’s intervention- England lost three wickets for 17 runs in six overs- came after the tourists finally showed a willingness to adapt their Bazballing ways.
It was the recognition of the situation and a realisation that some players- Crawley included- are fighting for their futures and reputations.
After Stokes returned to bowling with seven overs from the start of play, the tourists took the last six Australia wickets for 38 runs to dismiss the hosts for 349 in their second innings.
Travis Head was eventually out for 170 and Alex Carey 72. Josh Tongue ended with 4-70 and Brydon Carse 3-80.
A four-day finish felt probable when Ben Duckett was out in the first over of England’s chase and Ollie Pope is in huge danger of being dropped for the fourth Test after falling for 17.
Then came Crawley’s show of defiance, ended by the genius of Lyon. (BBC)
Built as a model to provide young players from Guyana and Barbados with early exposure to competitive cricket and the opportunity to develop their skills in a structured, cross-territory environment, the Under-13 bilateral series concluded on Friday in Georgetown with the genuine belief that its intended purpose was achieved.
After Guyana won the opening two games with an air of command, Barbados rebounded brilliantly to win the next three matches and the series 3-2, including pull off a Super Over win in a riveting finale at Everest.
Singh and Hope, both Cricket West Indies Directors, were present on Friday afternoon to address the players and assist in the presentation of prizes after an exciting conclusion to the series.
It is understood that preliminary discussions have started between the two Boards for a similar exchange at the Under-17 level following the decision by Cricket West Indies to shelf the regional tournament for this age group.
Singh, in his remarks, reminded the players about the lessons that can be learnt from the game, including respect, resilience, patience and humility.
The lessons learnt on the pitch, the friendships built, the challenges faced, the joy of success and the grace to accept setbacks, Singh explained, are experiences that will stick with players long after the series is over.
“This tournament, and others like it, stands at the very heart of the West Indies cricket development pathway where young talent is identified, nurtured and guided toward representing our region with pride,” Singh told the gathering.
“It is through these early opportunities that future Guyana and West Indies cricketers begin to understand what it truly means to wear the maroon with honour.”
Members of the Guyana and Barbados Under-13 teams (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025)
Singh lauded the parents for their sacrifices in fostering the next generation of West Indian cricketers, noting that their encouragement will fuel the dreams of the young cricketers.
“To every participant here: Continue to nurture your love for the game. Keep working on your skills with passion and purpose. Remember that the true measure of success comes not only in trophies and medals, but in the respect you show your opponents, the integrity you display in competition, and the joy you find in every moment you spend playing cricket,” the GCB head asserted.
“As we close this tournament, let us celebrate not just the winners, but all of you- the future ambassadors of Caribbean cricket.”
Hope was direct in his opening remarks to the players: “You represent everything that West Indies cricket stands for. You played with spirit, you played with flair, you never gave up and that is so wonderful to see these days. You are the future of our cricket.”
While congratulating the Barbados team on the series win and the commending the fight shown by the Guyanese cricketers, Hope pointed out the great camaraderie that prevailed during the series.
“Cricket won this series today. You respect the game. You played well, all of you! And all of you are winners,” the BCA boss declared.
Hope expressed gratitude to the Guyana Cricket Board for seeing the value in collaborating for the bilateral series, adding that the return leg will be held in Barbados “at an appropriate time.”
“This is the start of a bilateral cooperation between the two Boards. We intend to look at the Under-17 tournament as well because both countries have a lot of talent at those levels and above.”
The many parents who travelled to Guyana- some for the first time- to root for the Barbados team did not escape the attention of Hope, who was grateful for their support to the players throughout the series.
Pandemonium reigned in the final moments of the Under-13 bilateral series between Guyana and Barbados on Friday at the Everest Ground, bringing a chaotic and somewhat fitting end to a competitive series between the two nations.
Barbados rebounded in fantastic fashion to win the five-match series 3-2, a remarkable turnaround from being 2-0 down after the opening two games.
In the final showdown, the Guyanese were coasting at 78-2 in the 18th over chasing a relatively modest target of 104 before all hell broke loose.
After about 45 minutes of pure mayhem, the home team was bowled out for 103, losing their last eight wickets for just 25 runs in the space of 10.4 overs.
Guyana would reflect on the 69 deliveries that were unused and the magnificent opportunity that was missed to win the series after consecutive defeats in Matches Three and Four.
In the Super Over, Guyana made 6-1 and Barbados replied with 7-0, winning with one ball to spare after the impressive left-arm spinner Jaden Ganpat was handed the ball to defend.
President Bissoondyal Singh (extreme left) and other officials of the Guyana Cricket Board share a moment with the Guyana team (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025)
The run-chase started with Daniel Johnson and Deshawn Ramnauth giving Guyana a steady opening stand of 21 before the latter was dismissed for four off 15.
Johnson and Afraz Khan, who made 12, then added a quick 16 for the second, after which the diminutive Johnson and skipper Sahid Gajnabi put on 41 for the third wicket, the most productive partnership for the Guyanese.
Thereafter, wickets tumbled with alarming frequency as a combination of factors- good bowling, poor running and perhaps nervousness- brought a game that was drifting in one direction to life.
The diminutive left-hander Johnson topscored with 26 off 72 (1×4), and Gajnabi made 22 off 27 (3x4s).
Bowling for Barbados, Z’Dari Scantlebury took 3-7, Kijani Inniss 2-29, Natarie Lavine 1-16 and Liam Sookram 1-18.
Earlier, Barbados also squandered a solid platform, slipping from 61-1 at the start of the 13th over and losing their last nine wickets for just 42 runs.
Ky-mani Inniss made a match-high 37 off 40 (5x4s, 1×6) and the consistent Lavine chipped in with 20 off 46.
Bowling for Guyana, Gajnabi (3-25), Khan (2-5) and Ganpat (2-14) were leading wicket-takers, while Brandon Grimmond (1-3) and Ramnauth (1-19) chipped in.
At the presentation ceremony which followed, Barbados lifted the championship trophy, while Guyana had to settle for the runner-up trophy.
Players from both teams were presented with medals, while members of the management teams were given plaques. The top individual performers were also recognised for their efforts in the series.
Singh and Hope, both Cricket West Indies Directors, were present on Friday afternoon to address the players and assist in the presentation of prizes.
It is understood that preliminary discussions have started between the two Boards for a similar exchange at the Under-17 level following the decision by Cricket West Indies to shelf the regional tournament for this age group.
MVP for the Barbados team Natarie Lavine (left) collects his trophy from Cricket Operations Manager of the Guyana Cricket Board, Anthony D’Andrade (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025)
Awards
Most Valuable Player (Barbados)– Natarie Lavine (170 runs and two wickets)
Most Valuable Player (Guyana)– Sahid Gajnabi (87 runs and five wickets)
Most Runs (Barbados)– Natarie Lavine (170)
Most Runs (Guyana)– Lomar Seecharran (161)
Most Wickets (Barbados)– Kijani Inniss (7)
Most Wickets (Guyana)– Jaden Ganpat (5)
MVP of the Guyana team Sahid Gajnabi receives his trophy from Shaun Massiah of the Guyana Cricket Board (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025)
Most Runs (50 or more)
Natarie Lavine (Barbados)- 170
Lomar Seecharran (Guyana)- 161
Ky-mani Inniss (Barbados)- 103
Sahid Gajnabi (Guyana)- 87
Afraz Khan (Guyana)- 79
Jon-David Greene (Barbados)- 61
Daniel Johnson (Guyana)- 53
With scores of 79 and 82*, Lomar Seecharran emerged as Guyana’s leading runscorer with 161 runs from two innings (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025)
Most Wickets (Three or more)
Kijani Inniss (Barbados)- 7
Jaden Ganpat (Guyana)- 5
Sahid Gajnabi (Guyana)- 5
Deshawn Ramnauth (Guyana)- 4
Afraz Khan (Guyana)- 4
Z’Dari Scantlebury (Barbados)- 4
Anahri Hinds (Barbados)- 3
Jaheim Springer (Barbados)- 3
Jasani Craig (Guyana)- 3
Left-arm spinner Jaden Ganpat copped the Most Wicket trophy for Guyana. He and Sahid Gajnabi both picked up five wickets, but Ganpat had a superior economy rate (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025)
An accident that occurred near the Berbice River Bridge entrance, West Bank Berbice, has left one person dead, and four persons, including a Police Officer, injured.
The individual who died has not yet been identified.
Reports are that around 12:30 hrs on Friday, driver of a motorcar involved in the accident reportedly lost control of the vehicle, slammed into a parked car, then crashed into a bus shed. The car then toppled several times before coming to a halt.
The passengers of the car were rushed to a nearby hospital. One of the individuals was pronounced dead by a doctor.
The News Room understands that four people who were seated at the bus stop were injured.
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President Bissoondyal Singh (extreme left) and other officials of the Guyana Cricket Board share a moment with the Guyana team (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025) collects his trophy from Cricket Operations Manager of the Guyana Cricket Board, Anthony D’Andrade (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025)</p>
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MVP for the Barbados team Natarie Lavine (left) collects his trophy from Cricket Operations Manager of the Guyana Cricket Board, Anthony D’Andrade (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025)</p>
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MVP of the Guyana team Sahid Gajnabi receives his trophy from Shaun Massiah of the Guyana Cricket Board (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025)</p>
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With scores of 79 and 82*, Lomar Seecharran emerged as Guyana’s leading runscorer with 161 runs from two innings (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025)</p>
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Left-arm spinner Jaden Ganpat copped the Most Wicket trophy for Guyana. He and Sahid Gajnabi both picked up five wickets, but Ganpat had a superior economy rate (Photo: News Room/Avenash Ramzan/December 19, 2025)
