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...
One arrested for armed robbery at Berbice gambling outlet Police have arrested a 35-year-old farmer of East Canje, Berbice who Monday night reportedly robbed the Suraj Superbet shop located...
Three arrested as Timehri man admits to stealing gadgets, alcohol from private jetA Timehri resident has admitted to stealing a number of electronic gadgets, alcohol and other items from a private jet...
Ex-cop found guilty of raping 14-year-old girlFormer police officer Wayde Padmore was on Monday found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl. Padmore,...
Prisoners happy with meals; improved living conditions promised – Prison ServicePermanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mae Toussaint Jr. Thomas has reiterated the government’s commitment to improving...
Woman, 50, to stand trial for murder of elderly loverA 50-year-old woman was Monday committed to stand trial at the Essequibo High Court for allegedly murdering her 73-year-old lover...
Man killed after trying to save colleague from cutlass attack in AnnaiPolice in Region Nine are on the hunt for two men who reportedly fatally chopped a man identified as Aires...
Three arrested after man found dead under houseThree persons are in police custody following the death of a man who is yet to be identified. The man’s...
Foreign national crushed to death by truckA Surinamese national identified only as Corojoe called ‘Pikachu’ is now dead after he was crushed by a truck on...
Bath Settlement fire leaves five homelessA fire on Saturday has left a family of five pondering their next move. A rice farmer, his wife and...
Attorney detained by SOCU to sue for false imprisonmentLegal proceedings are expected to be filed on behalf of attorney Tameika Clarke who was arrested on Friday by ranks...
Bar Association condemns SOCU’s detention of attorney who told client to remain silentSee the full statement from the Guyana Bar Association below: The Rule of Law and the fundamental right to...
Alleged rape at Hugo Chavez Centre to be thoroughly investigatedThe Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is investigating allegations of rape committed on a female resident of the...
CANU arrests 59-year-old man with ganjaA 59-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday by ranks of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) after he was found...
Over 50,000 violations flagged by e-ticketing system but no charges for culprits yetThe Traffic Department of the Guyana Police Force recorded a total of 52, 932 traffic offences with the e-ticketing system...
East Canje family fearful after brutally attacked by neighbours A No. 2 Village, East Canje Berbice family is now living in fear after recent verbal and physical attacks from...
Toddler dies by drowning; left at home with younger siblingJeremiah Rodrigues, a one-year and nine months old boy of Lower Pomeroon River, Essequibo reportedly drowned on Wednesday while at...
10 years jail for labourer who admitted to killing co-worker during drinking spreeA 45-year-old labourer was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for fatally stabbing his fellow workmate during a drinking spree in...
Man who allegedly stole construction materials, equipment granted bailA 20-year-old man was granted bail in the sum of $80,000 after pleading not guilty to a simple larceny charge...
