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...
Hitman confesses to 2013 murder of Diamond businesswomanColin Grant on Tuesday confessed to carrying out the 2013 execution of Diamond, East Bank Demerara businesswoman, Sirmattie Ramnaress. Last...
‘Ratty’ wanted for murder of Kaneville gold minerPolice on Tuesday said investigators were in pursuit of Seon Caesar called ‘Ratty’ for questioning in relation to the murder...
Several food stalls near NA hospital gutted by fireSeveral stall owners are counting their losses following an early morning fire that gutted three wooden food stalls, completely destroyed...
Bandits invade home of elderly pastor in Meadow Brook GardensPolice are investigating the armed robbery of a 71-year-old female pastor and a 36-year-old woman which occurred at their Lama...
Gunmen tie up security guards, invade Cevon’s at Mandela AvenuePolice are on the hunt for seven bandits who tied up two security guards and invaded Cevon’s Waste Management Company...
Woman dies after drinking mixture of Banko wine & Turbo Energy drinkPolice are investigating the death of Allison Noble, a 50-year-old woman of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), who was found...
Women robbed after leaving Ogle airport; suspect caught after crashing carPolice have arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the armed robbery of a 37-year-old businesswoman and a 20-year-old female...
Decomposed body of man found in BerbiceThe decomposed body of 19-year-old Sanjay Mohabir was on Sunday found on a tree at Ball Dam, Cumberland, East Canje,...
Cyclist killed by unlicensed speeding driverPolice in Region Three have arrested a 23-year-old unlicensed driver, who struck down and killed a pedal cyclist on the...
Grove resident, 34, killed by police during shootoutA 34-year-old man of Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara, who police say was a ‘known character’ was shot dead by...
Rose Hall Mayor assaulted by GAWU Field OfficerPolice have taken into custody a 53-year-old Field Officer attached to the Guyana Agricultural General Worker Union (GAWU) and Councilor...
Hijacker crashes into bridge under construction during police chaseA 32-year-old man who hijacked a grey motorcar PYY 9631 was apprehended after he crashed into a bridge under construction...
18-y-o drowns while swimming in Bonasika CreekEighteen-year-old Swedel Williams, a labourer of Moruca, North West District, reportedly drowned while swimming in the Bonasika Creek, located along...
Man arrested for allegedly raping teen boys at knifepointPolice have arrested a 39-year-old man from Region Six who allegedly raped three teen boys during last year, and between...
Visually-impaired woman and daughter assaulted by drunk husband A woman and her 11-year-old daughter who reside at Parika, East Bank Essequibo were assaulted on Saturday at their home...
Pedestrian hospitalised with head injuries after hit by minibusA 53-year-old man is hospitalised at the West Demerara Regional Hospital nursing injuries to his head and other parts of...
Motorcyclist dies in accident with ret’d senior copPolice are investigating an accident on the Meer Zorgen Public Road, West Bank Demerara (WBD) which claimed the life of...
Fewer fire calls, more medical emergencies – Fire Service reportsAt the end of September 2021, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) said it recorded a significant decrease in the number...
