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...
Two ECD men remanded after caught sleeping with stolen car in Lusignan backlandsTwo men accused of hijacking a taxi and assaulting its driver were on Wednesday remanded to prison after appearing before...
Suspect escapes leaving ganja, cash behind during Police raid in Plaisance Earlier Wednesday, between 15:00 and 16:00 hrs, ranks of the Guyana Police Force conducted a targeted operation at Lot 18...
G/Town explosions: New suspect charged, placed on $1M bailA 28-year-old driver was placed on $1 million bail after he was charged in relation to the explosions that occurred...
Cops to tase citizens who attack officers, resist arrestIn response to several violent and physical attacks against traffic officers by citizens, Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mahendra Singh, said...
Family of four seeks help after Shieldstown fireA family of four is seeking assistance following the complete destruction of their home in Shieldstown, Berbice on Sunday. Jennifer...
Gunshots shatter South Ruimveldt home window as sleeping family escapes injuryA 34-year-old gold miner and his family were left shaken but unharmed after gunshots shattered a bedroom window at their...
Law passed to crack down on masked offendersIn a move aimed at curbing masked criminal activity, the National Assembly on Monday passed the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions)...
Sophia resident charged with assaulting Police Officer, other offences Shamar Williams, a 24-year-old resident of Sophia Squatting Area, Greater Georgetown, was charged on Monday after he assaulted a Police...
Man found dead in alleyway in New AmsterdamA man was discovered dead in the vicinity of the New Amsterdam Market on Saturday. The deceased, identified as 49-year-old...
UPDATE: Arson now suspected in Church Hall fireInvestigators now believe that the early Sunday morning fire at Church Hall, Durban Street, Lodge, Georgetown, may have been an...
Fire at Lodge church linked to defective lightbulbAn early morning fire at the Church Hall located at Lot 27 Durban Street, Lodge, Georgetown, originated from a defective...
Man dies in accident at Queenstown Ganesh Chris Ragubir, a resident of Adventure, Essequibo Coast, died on Saturday after he was hit by a truck along...
Soldier’s body recovered in Cuyuni River – GDFSee below the full statement from the Guyana Defence Force: May 31, 2025: The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) confirms the...
Mandall remains on administrative leave – GPFMore than a month after being sent on administrative leave, Assistant Commissioner of Police Khalid Mandall, the Commander of Regional...
Canadian expert praises Guyana Police work in Adriana Younge case; finds no evidence of foul play – GPF Mr Leonard McCoshen, a retired and highly respected investigator from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), has commended the Guyana...
Suspect in burglary at Young Professional Scheme shot, apprehended by cops The suspect in the theft of an undisclosed amount of cash in the Young Professional Scheme at Providence, East Bank...
GDF in urgent search for soldier missing in Cuyuni River A search operation is underway in Region Seven following the disappearance of a Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldier who reportedly...
Azruddin Mohamed on $500,000 bail after fraud chargesBusinessman Azruddin Mohamed was on Thursday granted bail in the sum of $500,000 after being slapped with two criminal charges...
