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...
More Police vehicles, boat for crime fighting this yearThe $30.3 billion which has been set aside in the 2024 National Budget for the Guyana Police Force (GPF) will...
Marijuana, guns & ammo found by CANU officers during operation at AgricolaOfficers of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Monday found and took possession of 162 grammes of marijuana, two guns...
‘Significant’ investments in forensic investigations, policing – NandlallTo ensure that crime is effectively tackled, the government has been investing “significantly” in all forms of forensic sciences to...
Two businesses destroyed by fire in SpringlandsA fire that began at just around 9:15 hrs on Monday destroyed two long-standing businesses in Springlands, Corriverton, Region Six....
Motorcyclist, 20, dies after losing control of bike at Windsor ForestA 20-year-old motorcyclist died on Sunday morning after he allegedly lost control of his motorcycle and collided with an electrical...
Wanted man shot by PoliceDenzil Thomas, a 28-year-old labourer who was wanted by Police in connection with several offences, was shot in his right...
Eight homeless after Zeelugt fireEight persons are now homeless after a drop cord that overheated caused a fire at Health Centre Street, Zeelugt, East...
18-Y-O among two arrested in Belle West Police raidSerena Wilson, 18 and Romaul Armstrong, 20, construction worker, both of Belle West, Canal #2, West Bank Demerara, were on...
‘Redman’ arrested after cannabis found in backyardLukinovich Theobald called ‘Redman’, a resident of Friendship squatting area, East Bank Demerara, was on Sunday arrested by police after...
Police seize drugs, ‘offensive weapons’ at Armageddon DJ Clash’The Guyana Police Force on Sunday reported that a number of prohibited items were seized at the Armageddon DJ Clash...
Linden house destroyed by fire, residents attack firefighter – GFSA house at Andyville Housing Scheme, Linden was destroyed by fire of unknown origin on Saturday and the Guyana Fire...
Duo busted at ganja farmA man and a woman were on Thursday arrested by ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) during an eradication...
Fisherman reportedly drowns at Berbice canalPolice are investigating the death of Tilach Nateram called ‘Boy’ or ‘Rice’, a 42-year-old fisherman of No. 4 Settlement, Blairmont...
Berbice duo busted packing $23M in ganja into carRanks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Thursday intercepted two Berbice men who were allegedly transporting 175 pounds of...
Fire destroys $4M house at BarticaA fire of unknown origin on Wednesday night destroyed a house at Four Miles Squatting Area, Bartica, Region Seven. The...
Miner, workers held at gunpoint, robbed of gunA miner, along with two of his workers, was on Thursday held at gunpoint and robbed of his licensed firearm...
Essequibo man, 29, dies after shot by grandfatherA 29-year-old Dartmouth, Essequibo resident, succumbed on Thursday hours after he was shot with a pellet shotgun by his 75-year-old...
50 hours community service, over $500k fine for woman found with ganjaMore than a year after she was found in possession of 556 grams of cannabis, Bibi Bano Akbar was recently...
