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...
Diamond accident: Schoolgirl struck down by speeding driverA schoolgirl is currently receiving medical attention after being struck down by a speeding driver while using a pedestrian crossing...
Mason found guilty of raping girl; co- accused to face new trialNelroy Barry called “Cock” was remanded to prison to await sentence after he was found guilty of raping a 15-year-old...
Death of Truck driver: Car involved in hit and run found at VictoriaThe motorcar involved in a hit and run accident that last week claimed the life of a truck driver was...
Cane Grove house destroyed by fire due to overheated transformerA Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD) housed was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning after an electrical transformer...
‘Family Man’ nabbed with 25lbs of ganja at WeldaadTwenty-four-year-old Akeem Smith called “Family Man” was arrested with 25 pounds of marijuana on Monday at the Weldaad Police Station...
Driver in custody following death of 70-year-old pedal cyclistA 70-year-old man identified as Hardat Harriram died in an accident at Agricola, East Bank Demerara (EBD) on Tuesday morning....
Vagrant dies in Georgetown accidentPolice are investigating an accident which claimed the life of an unidentified vagrant on Monday night on Avenue of the...
New wave of prostitution, drug use disrupting peace on North RoadSections of North Road in Georgetown have long been the stomping ground for male and female sex workers. However, a...
14-month-old baby dies shortly after being found in poolA family from D’Edward Village, West Coast Berbice has been thrown into a state of shock and mourning after a...
Firefighters, EMTs recognised for their response to Ramada fireThe Guyana Fire Service (GFS) on Monday honoured firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) for their bravery displayed in response...
Farmer arrested for possession of improvised firearmRanks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), responding to a report of threatening behaviour on Sunday, arrested a 30-year-old farmer...
Teenager arrested with illegal gunPolice have arrested an 18-year-old man following the discovery of an illegal firearm in a kitchen of a Berbice, Region...
Ramada Hotel closed indefinitelySee the full statement issued by the hotel below: The management of the Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel would like...
Six homeless after Meten-Meer-Zorg house destroyed by electrical fireAn 83-year-old man and his family of five are now homeless after fire destroyed their Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara (WCD)...
Ramada fire: All occupants safely evacuated; one guest treated for smoke inhalationA number of persons were trapped on the sixth floor of the Ramada Princess Hotel at Providence, East Bank Demerara...
Motorcyclist, 30, dies in Garnett Street accidentA 30-year-old motorcyclist died on Sunday morning after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a parked van...
Brazilian arrested with unlicensed firearm, ammunitionPolice have arrested a 51-year-old miner following the discovery of an unlicensed firearm and several rounds of ammunition at his...
Woman, 27, dies in collision at Belle WestA 27-year-old woman died last Friday following a collision with a truck on the Belle West Public Road, West Bank...
