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...
Selector walks free, two others to stand trial over Raghoo bar rapeThirty-year-old Ryan Rajnarine was on Tuesday freed of inciting rape of a young woman at Raghoo’s Bar at Soesdyke Junction...
Boat captain, 71, dies after river mishap at KabakaburiA 71-year-old pensioner died on Monday following a river mishap at Kabakaburi, Upper Pomeroon River, Essequibo. The deceased has been...
800 traffic offences detected through road intelligence system since December 2025Some 800 traffic violation were detected through the Safe Road Intelligence System since December 2025 and while some have already...
Linden gold miner found dead with several chop wounds John José Marciano, a 55-year-old gold miner of Wismar, Linden, was found dead with several chop wounds on Saturday at...
Two arrested in Linden after firearms, drugs discoveredA 42-year-old businesswoman of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden was arrested along with a 36-year-old male driver of Bamia, Linden-Soesdyke Highway...
Mohameds’ extradition hearing adjourned to Feb. 16 as Nazar falls illExtradition proceedings against businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, were adjourned on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court...
Police probe alleged trafficking of Cuban nationals in GeorgetownPolice have launched an investigation into reports of suspected Trafficking in Persons (TIP) involving Cuban nationals following a late-night joint...
Two arrested in connection with 8.2kg Cocaine findThe Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Saturday arrested two drivers in connection with the discovery and seizure of 8.226...
$92.4M cocaine, $20.5M cannabis seized in January – CANUThe Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) in January seized 161.09 kg of narcotics, which included 92.46 kg of Cocaine, 68.39 kg...
Young single mother devastated after fire destroys Queenstown homeVanlisha Warrick, a 28-year-old single mother says she lost all of her life’s belongings after a fire destroyed her home...
Police urge passengers to report minibus fare overchargingPassengers who are overcharged by minibus operators are being encouraged to report the matter to the Police so action can...
GDF expanding air, sea and drone capabilities in 2026 – GDF ChiefThe Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is set to significantly strengthen its air and maritime capabilities this year, as part of...
Cocaine found during Suddie operation, three arrestedPolice in Regional Division No. 2 are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cocaine found during a stop-and-search...
Cop stabbed, suspect shot during altercation in MahdiaA police corporal sustained stab wounds after he was allegedly attacked by two men who attempted to disarm him while...
Five years on, mother still without closure as daughter’s remains are buriedFive years after the tragic loss of her daughter, Waveny August is urging the Guyana Police Force to launch a...
Man shot dead during joint operation in Region Seven Police in Regional Division #7 have launched an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday during a joint...
Death by dangerous driving charge, $2.15M bail for unlicensed driver in fatal bridge crashJomel Kenny, a 23-year-old resident of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, is now facing additional charges, including causing death by...
Police probe incident involving 14-year-old East Bank Demerara studentPolice have launched an investigation into an alleged incident involving a 14-year-old female student from East Bank Demerara. The incident...
