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...
Police issue wanted bulletin for ‘Chino’ in connection with fatal East Ruimveldt shootingPolice have issued a wanted bulletin for 30-year-old Kevin Eversley, also known as ‘Chino’, in connection with the fatal shooting...
Bartica man fined $595,000 for drunk driving, other traffic offencesA 33-year-old Bartica resident, was on Monday fined a total of $595,000 after pleading guilty to multiple traffic-related offences including...
‘A glorious opportunity to serve and grow’- Young people encouraged to join Police ForceTwo senior officers of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are urging young people across the country to seize the opportunity...
Increased rape cases a concern in Reg. 10 – CommanderPolice Commander of Region 10, Assistant Commissioner Kurleigh Simon said Police are concerned about the increased number of rape cases...
Venezuelan man injured during bar fightJose Alberto Quinonez Sanguino, a Venezuelan man, was chopped on his left thigh during a bar fight at Best Village,...
Police investigating mining dispute in Region SevenOfficers from the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) are investigating two incidents arising from...
Over 200 pounds of ganja found along Corentyne RiverRanks of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) discovered approximately 245 pounds of cannabis during an operation in the vicinity...
Alness woman dies in tragic accidentDonna Punch, a 65-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on Sunday morning when a truck wheel blew out and struck...
Three arrested for questioning after death of Port Mourant manThree individuals have been arrested and are in custody as Police investigate the death of Kamaluddin Abrahim, a man who...
19-year-old labourer remanded to prison for child pornographyJeremiah James, a 19-year-old labourer of ‘D’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown was remanded to prison after he was charged with a...
Teen fatally chopped by stepfather Sudesh Singh, a 15-year-old resident of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara, died on Friday after his 50-year-old stepfather reportedly chopped him...
Guyana gets two new pilot boats The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) commissioned two new pilot boats, the Haiakwa and Haiama, on Friday. The two vessels are...
Sophia woman robbed of her motorcycle, cash and phoneMaressa Gilbert Mohabir, a 45-year-old woman was reportedly robbed of her motorcycle, phone, and cash along with her bank cards,...
Pensioner allegedly murdered by younger sister Police are investigating the alleged murder of 72-year-old Barbara Crawford, a pensioner who resided at Amelia’s Ward, Linden. Police Headquarters,...
Ganja worth $1 billion destroyed after Berbice River operationRanks from the Guyana Police Force Narcotics Branch, in collaboration with officers from Regional Police Division Six, on Wednesday conducted...
One year later, Joshua David’s family still seeks justiceOne year after the abduction of Joshua David, known as “Bricks,” his family continues to seek answers as the case...
‘Be patient’ – Traffic Officer pleads with drivers on East Bank roadwayTraffic congestion along the East Bank Demerara corridor remains a challenge, and motorists are being urged to exercise patience as...
Albouystown resident’s car damaged by gunfireThe Guyana Police Force is probing an incident at Albouystown, Georgetown, after a loaded firearm was discharged on Tuesday night,...
