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...
Vehicle used in deadly West Ruimveldt shooting is owned by wanted suspect – Police ForceMajesty Anthony Fernandes, the suspect, who is wanted by the Police in relation to the shooting in West Ruimvedlt, Georgetown...
‘Police Force covering up wrongdoings of ranks’ – PCA Chairman saysThe Police Complaints Authority (PCA) in 2022 received a total of 194 complaints against ranks of the Guyana Police Force...
Wanted bulletin issued for suspect in deadly West Ruimveldt shootingThe Guyana Police Force (GPF) is seeking the public’s assistance to capture one of the suspects involved in the shooting...
43 months jail, $5.1M fine for man busted with ganjaMore than a year after he was charged in relation to a drug bust at the New Diamond Housing Scheme,...
Suspected bandit shot dead, another captured after alleged robberyA 23-year-old suspected bandit was shot and killed while his alleged accomplice was captured after they allegedly executed a robbery...
’50 cent’ fatally stabbed at HaslingtonEric Fraser, a 42-year-old construction worker of Haslington, East Coast Demerara (ECD), died after he was stabbed to his left...
Construction worker shot dead, another injured in dispute over housePolice are investigating the murder of Dexter Horsham, a 43-year-old construction worker of Lot 430 West Ruimveldt, Georgetown which occurred...
‘The stats show crime is down’ – President Ali says amid concernsPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali has emphasised that crime in Guyana has declined and he linked that to his government’s increased...
‘Lucky’ charged with armed robbery of salesmanChief Magistrate (ag), Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus on Thursday remanded Patrick Goodluck, known as ‘Lucky’ to prison after he pleaded not guilty...
Traffic cops in ‘corrupt’ transactions; ‘flimsy’ excuses for search & arrest – Complaints Authority findsPolice ranks continue to openly act in violation of the Constitution when executing their daily duties and oftentimes, this results...
Man shoots injured horse and then burns carcassPolice have arrested Ivan Dash, a 28-year-old labourer of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, who allegedly shot and killed an injured...
Family frustrated in quest for justice in Collin Murphy’s deathFour months after he died while clinging to allegations of vigilante justice against ranks of the Guyana Police Force, family...
Stewartville man arrested for stabbing brother to deathPolice have arrested 27-year-old Frank Junior Goring in connection with the fatal stabbing of his brother which occurred on Wednesday...
Three bandits arrested after ‘mugging’ security guard at CraigA 42-year-old security guard was Wednesday night robbed by four armed men at around 23:00hrs at Craig old road, East...
Duo remanded for armed robbery of Canadian national Two men were on Wednesday remanded to prison for the alleged robbery of a Canadian citizen which occurred on August...
Manslaughter charge for suspect who stabbed shopkeeper during argumentFabian Smith, the 34-year-old man who is accused of stabbing a 55-year-old shopkeeper to death during an argument was on...
Man arrested, confesses to murdering girlfriend’s ex-partnerDays after a wanted bulletin was issued for him, Police on Tuesday arrested Eliuge Allicock for the stabbing death of...
4 years jail for Providence man caught with 57lbs of cocaineChristopher Michael Douglas, 37, of Providence East Bank Demerara on Wednesday pleaded guilty to being in possession of just over...
