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...
Woman, 22, dies in Brickdam accidentKizzre Cave, a 22-year-old woman who lived at Cane Street Meadow Bank, Georgetown, died while receiving treatment at the Georgetown...
Woman battling for life after beaten, stabbed by partnerA 26-year-old woman is in critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital after she was beaten and stabbed multiple times...
Cop caught using excessive force at Wales Police Station will be dealt with ‘condignly’ – WattsPolice Commander, Errol Watts, has emphasised that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) does not tolerate the excessive use of force...
Police body cameras could increase convictions, professionalismRanks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have started wearing cameras affixed to their uniforms as part of plans to...
Brazilian miner robbed of gold near Cuyuni riverA 50-year-old gold miner, who is a Brazilian national, was robbed of a quantity of amalgam gold at around 09:00...
Deadly boat explosion: Victims were pumping fuel without owner’s permissionThree men are dead following an explosion on Saturday afternoon that resulted in a fire aboard the motor vessel ‘Canada...
Meten-Meer-Zorg woman dies in horrific accidentSherrane Hollingworth, a 56-year-old woman of Fifth Street Meten-Meer- Zorg, on the West Coast of Demerara (WCD), Region Three (Essequibo...
Berbice man dragged, beaten, robbed by banditsA 61-year-old man of Line Path, Corriverton, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne), was assaulted and robbed of $130,000 cash...
Gladwin Henry wanted for murder of Haresh SinghA wanted bulletin was issued on Friday by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for Gladwin Henry, who is being sought...
Women busted after attempting to post ganja, meth to Mazaruni prisonTwo women appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly on Friday charged with attempting to traffic narcotics to an inmate at the...
John Fernandes statement on fatal accident at city wharf See below full statement issued by John Fernandes Ltd: On Tuesday, June 22nd, an unfortunate accident took place on the...
Man allegedly stabs brother to death during heated argumentA man was on Friday morning taken into police custody after he reportedly stabbed his brother to death for hitting...
Legislation for new crime-fighting team in the works – Minister BennBy Vishani Ragobeer Legislation for the regional joint support team, a new crime-fighting initiative, is in the works and should...
Cop shoots at suspected bandits in front Burger King; one arrested, gun found in binA policeman four days ago opened fire at two men who were standing in front the Burger King, Camp and...
Fire guts vulcanizing shop, house; arson suspectedMillions of dollars went up in flames during an early morning fire that completely gutted a vulcanizing shop and an...
Man robbed of car, other valuables in Leopold streetA 46-year-old man was robbed of his Toyota Fielder wagon, a cell phone, his silver chain and band during a...
Two robbed at gunpoint while at South Ruimveldt construction sitePolice are on the hunt for two bandits who robbed two men – ages 41 and 60 – on Wednesday...
Boy, 13, robbed of phone, $3000 at knifepoint in ZeelugtA 13-year-old boy is now in a traumatised state after he was held at knifepoint on Wednesday night and robbed...
