Crime
Smithfield woman granted $500,000 bail after caught with ganjaA woman from Smithfield, Berbice, has been granted bail set at $500,000 after she was caught with 345 pounds of marijuana. On January 24, 2026, Sarafina Pitt, 32, a housewife, and Shamay Bryan, 33, a grocery shop owner, were reportedly found with approximately 345.8 pounds of cannabis in Number 10 Village, West Coast Berbice, with...
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgradedGeorgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead...
Police silent on probe into murder of Rupununi tour guide, family considering second autopsy Frustration is mounting for the family of tour guide, Leon Baird as they say Police have not provided any recent...
Businessman remanded to prison for unlicensed firearm and ammunitionLawrence Joseph called “Tuggy,” a 38-year-old Businessman of Republic Gardens, Georgetown was remanded to prison on Friday for the Possession...
Chief Security Officer on $400k bail for unlicensed firearm and ammunitionA 47-year-old Chief Security Officer of South Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Friday granted $400,000 bail for...
Budget 2026 to build on PPP/C manifesto and Pres. Ali’s vision for a modern, prosperous Guyana – Dr. SinghSenior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, says Budget 2026 will be...
GRA uncovers conspiracy between employees, Azruddin Mohamed to transfer vehicles in breach of AML regulationsSee full statement from the GRA below: The Guyana Revenue Authority is presently investigating several employees who may have aided...
Teen among three remanded for deadly Canje robberyA 17-year-old is among three males remanded on Friday in connection with the murder of a Chinese national during a...
Two Brazilian miners die in landslide at Chenapou Gold MineTragedy struck a gold mining site in the North Pakaraimas earlier this week when two Brazilian miners were killed...
Ex-girlfriend remains in custody as probe continues into fatal Linden shootingThe 24-year-old ex-girlfriend of Amar Jones remains in police custody as the investigation into the fatal shooting continues, Regional Commander...
Police start 2026 with multiple gun seizures in coordinated operations across GuyanaPolice ranks began the new year with a series of firearm seizures and arrests across several divisions, as they intensified...
Police probe death of Brazilian miner at Cuyuni River BackdamPolice in Regional Division #7 have launched an investigation into the death of 55-year-old Brazilian national and miner, Jose Cloves...
Young motorcyclist dies in East Coast Demerara crashPolice are investigating a fatal motorcycle incident that claimed the life of 21-year-old Brandon Thomas on Thursday morning, January 1,...
One arrested as Police seize firearm, ammo in South RuimveldtPolice are investigating the discovery of a firearm and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The operation...
Husband undergoes psychiatric evaluation as Police continue to probe Ogle stabbingThe 88-year-old husband of slain Ogle resident Lackandai Tamessar has undergone a psychiatric evaluation as police continue investigations into the...
Four persons remanded to prison after nabbed with nearly 70 lbs of cocaine Three men and a woman were remanded to prison on Wednesday after they were charged for their involvement in the...
Search continues for missing Whim fishermanThe search for 54-year-old fisherman Permaul Punsammy continues, and recently, some of his belongings have been found. Permaul fell overboard...
Three men robbed at La PenitenceThree men were robbed of their valuables on Tuesday night at Harpy Drive, North East La Penitence. They were robbed...
Man, 53, found dead in South Ruimveldt Anthony Mathurin, a 53-year-old resident of Greenheart Street, South Ruimveldt, was found dead in his yard on Tuesday. Police Headquarters,...
Linden man gunned down was waiting to pick up his daughter – relativeAmar Jones has been described as a devoted father and a hardworking young businessman. Amar was gunned down in broad...
Police in stern warning against private use of fireworks, notes injuries to people; animal group flags trauma to animalsAs the New Year approaches, the Guyana Police Force has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses against the...
