Leon Baird
Leon Baird, affectionately known as 'Rasta,' was a highly regarded tour guide from Region 9, recognized for his extensive knowledge of the local flora and fauna. He served as a senior guide at Wichabai Ranch and was nominated for the Visit Rupununi Best Tour Guide Award in 2025, reflecting his growing influence in the tourism industry. Baird was celebrated for his commitment to showcasing the natural beauty of Guyana and was remembered by the Ministry of Tourism and local tourism organizations for his passion, humility, and impactful contributions to enhancing visitor experiences in the Rupununi region. His recent passing has prompted a formal investigation by the Guyana Police Force into the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Leon Baird, called 'Rasta', was murdered between January 23 and January 25, 2026.
Community Relations Officer remanded over murder of Rupununi tour guide
Guyana· 2026-02-19
Leon Baird, called 'Rasta', was murdered in Rupununi.
Man remanded over murder of Rupununi tour guideGuyana· 2026-02-18Leon Baird was a tour guide who was murdered, raising concerns about safety and police investigation.
Suspects in tour guide killing brought to city - policeGuyana· 2026-02-13
Leon Baird was another tour guide whose body was discovered in a vehicle.
Suspect in murder of Surama tour guide heldGuyana· 2026-02-12
Leon Baird was a Rupununi tour guide whose murder has raised concerns about cattle rustling and border security.
Several arrested over murder of Rupununi tour guide - policeGuyana· 2026-02-04
Leon Baird, widely known as 'Rasta', was a respected local guide, vaquero, and conservationist whose life was taken in an act of extreme violence.
Killing of Leon Baird - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2026-02-03
Leon Baird was a celebrated tour guide and a senior ranger with the South Rupununi Conservation Society.
Wichabai Ranch calls for justice for slain tour guideGuyana· 2026-02-02Leon Baird was a respected local guide, vaquero, and conservationist whose life was taken in an act of extreme violence.
Visit Rupununi sees rustling link to tour guide killingGuyana· 2026-02-01Leon Baird was a well-known tour guide whose remains were found burnt, raising concerns about cattle rustling in the region.
Police found remains of cattle, spent shotgun shells near burnt tour guideGuyana· 2026-01-31Leon Baird was a tour guide whose partially charred remains were discovered, leading to an investigation into his death.
Police say probing death of St Ignatius tour guideGuyana· 2026-01-30Leon Baird was a well-known tour guide from Region 9 widely known by the moniker 'Rasta.'
Police probing death of well-known Region Nine tour guideGuyana· 2026-01-29