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...
Whim fisherman missing after falling overboard in SurinameA fisherman has gone missing after he reportedly fell into the water during a fishing expedition in the Coppename River,...
Farmer worried as cows worth millions go missing Kerol Thom, a 38-year-old cattle farmer from Brighton Village, Corentyne, Berbice, believes that his six missing cows have been stolen....
Man wanted for murder of young miner arrested A 27-year-old man, who was wanted for the murder of a young miner, Samuel Marciano, was arrested on Friday night...
Miner arrested after ganja found at Parika A 39-year-old miner of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, was arrested in Parika, East Bank Essequibo, on Friday afternoon after...
Cocaine found at Parika grocery store A farmer and a housewife were arrested Police found 102.1 grammes of cocaine at a grocery store on Friday night...
One dead, several injured following Reg. 5 accident An accident that occurred near the Berbice River Bridge entrance, West Bank Berbice, has left one person dead, and four...
Two Berbice residents charged, remanded to prison after rape of 14-y-o girlTwo Berbice residents were remanded to prison on Friday after facing charges of raping a 14-year-old girl. Terron Wintz and...
Fisherman, 27, missing after falling into Pomeroon River A 27-year-old fisherman has been missing since he fell into the Pomeroon River, Region Two, on Thursday, and it is...
Awareness activities, fair enforcement in focus ahead of new tint rulesTraffic Chief Mahendra Singh says sweeping changes to the vehicle tint regulations are intended to remove confusion, improve safety and...
Dozens of third-lane cases already before courts — Traffic Chief confirmsMore than 70 cases of third-lane driving breaches generated through the speed cameras monitoring system are already before the courts,...
Illegal third lane drivers flagged by SRIS cameras, charged and fined $190,000The Government of Guyana, through the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) jointly with the Guyana Police Force and the Safe...
Two minibus drivers fined $160,000 for dangerous drivingTwo minibus drivers were charged and fined for dangerous driving following incidents on the Rupert Craig Highway on Wednesday between...
Speeding offenders must pay full fines – Traffic Chief warnsMotorists and businesses named on the recently published speeding list are required to pay their fines in full, or identify...
Speed cameras to become fully operational on Demerara River Bridge by Thursday – Traffic ChiefDrivers who fail to adhere to the speed limit on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge will begin receiving speeding...
Four charged over $15M fraud, granted bailFour persons were charged and granted bail for reportedly obtaining $15 million by false pretense. The accused are Trevon Lancelot...
Man pleads guilty in disturbing case of child rapeIn a harrowing incident from Berbice, a man has pleaded guilty to the charge stemming from a horrific sexual crime...
Three men convicted of murdering Tain pensionerThree men were convicted on Tuesday of the 2020 robbery and murder of 82-year-old pensioner Chandarie Budhoo at her home...
Hicken warns Police of tougher oversight in 2026Clifton Hicken, Commissioner of Police, has warned ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) that stricter accountability measures will be...
