Crime
Smithfield woman granted $500,000 bail after caught with ganja
A 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 upgraded
Georgetown’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...
23-Y-0 stabbed during argument over Guinness
Police are investigating the death of 23-year-old Nakosie Vankenie known as ‘scarie’ who was stabbed three times during an argument...
Missing baby girl found in Corentyne, woman detained
The Police in Berbice on Friday arrested a 50-year-old woman who was found with a baby girl that was reported...
Special emergency teams to enforce COVID-19 curfew, other measures
The National Covid-19 Task Force (NCTF) has taken note of the consistent and frequent violations of existing restrictions to protect...
Summons issued for Lowenfield as security, Police accused of blocking service
The Georgetown Magistrate Court has issued a summons for Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield to show up in court to...
Pedal cyclist killed after crashed into by minibus
A minibus driven by a 29-year- old resident of # 28 Village, West Coast Berbice (WCB) on Thursday crashed into...
‘Big Knee’ wanted for series of robberies, attempted murder
The Guyana Police Force has issued a wanted bulletin for 27-year-old Aubrey Hyman called ‘Big Knee’ for questioning in relation...
U.S citizen killed during fight with son-in-law; family accuse Police of attempting to cover-up case
A 54-year-old United States citizen succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital in the city on June 25 –...
Convict in Lusignan/Bartica massacres pleads guilty to 2007 robbery/murders
Thirty-six-year old Michael Caesar, who is serving 60 years in prison for the Lusignan and Bartica massacres, was sentenced to...
Businessman shot twice during robbery, in critical condition at GPHC
A 56-year-old businessman of Howes Street, Charlestown Georgetown is in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he...
Porter dies after falling off tractor
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Leonard Henry of Moruca, Region One who fell off a tractor...
Wanted bulletin issued for Sophia man who shot girlfriend in head
The Guyana Police Force has issued a wanted bulletin for 30-year-old Julian Arthur in connection with the attempted murder of...
Berbice mother of three shot in head by boyfriend
The Police are on the hunt for a man who fled the scene after shooting his girlfriend to her head...
Brazilian maintenance worker crushed to death by 200lb rock at Puruni Mines
A 55-year-old Brazilian man was on Tuesday killed after his head was crushed by a rock weighing in excess of...
Providence man admits to killing bedridden father
A 43-year-old man, who suffers from a form of mental illness, on Monday confessed to killing his 83– year –...
Miner confesses to stabbing workmate after Valentine’s Day drink
A 25-year-old miner on Monday confessed to fatally stabbing his fellow workmate during a heated argument in 2019 at their...
Farmer admits to killing man for eating his wild meat and cassava bread
A 49-year-old farmer on Monday confessed to bludgeoning a man with a piece of wood after accusing him of eating...
Doctors’ residence destroyed by fire in Mabaruma
A building, rented by the Department of Health to house Cuban doctors, was completely destroyed by fire in Mabaruma, Region...
Police Constable missing
Police Constable Quincy Lewis who left his home on June 19, 2020, for work has been reported missing. His mother...
