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...
Even in death, Hughes fights to clear name, restore reputation of Bartica massacre convict Royden WilliamsYears after they were sentenced to death and long after their appeals were filed, attorney Nigel Hughes is pressing the...
Police seize cocaine, cannabis during late-night patrol in SupenaamPolice ranks attached to Regional Division Two seized over 50 grams of suspected cocaine and more than 12 grams of...
Brazilian national arrested in major anti-smuggling operation in MahdiaA Brazilian national has been arrested following a high-level intelligence-led joint operation conducted by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU)...
Quick action by firefighters averted disaster in New AmsterdamFirefighters from the New Amsterdam Fire Station demonstrated outstanding efficiency on Thursday, successfully preventing a major disaster when they swiftly...
Kenesha Vaughn case adjourned to June 13Marlan DaSilva, the city businessman who is charged with the brutal murder of his partner, Kenesha Vaughn remains on remand...
Leguan man on $40, 000 bail after charged with unlawful wounding of wifeOrwin Rankin was read the charge of unlawful wounding on Wednesday by Magistrate Bess when he appeared at the Wakenaam...
Three Lindeners charged with armed robbery, granted $350K bail eachThree men from Linden were Wednesday charged with Robbery Under Arms following an incident involving a resident known as Gang...
One dead, several injured in Bee Hive collisionA late-night collision along the Bee Hive Public Road on Tuesday claimed the life of a 28-year-old man from Mahaicony...
Three held after Police seize ganja, cocaine, meth & illegal liquor during home raid A routine police operation turned into a significant narcotics and contraband seizure on Tuesday when law enforcement ranks swooped down...
Bartica businessman among three arrested after brazen supermarket break-in; stolen goods recoveredPolice have launched a full-scale investigation following a daring break-in at the Xin Cheng Supermarket in Bartica. Three identifiable suspects...
Gunfire erupts in Sophia, two men hospitalisedTwo men were injured during a late-night shooting in Sophia, Georgetown, that has left residents rattled and police hunting for...
‘We’ll get to the bottom of it’ – Benn tells Baramita Toshao after concerns raised Serious concerns were raised about the conduct of some Police Officers in Baramita, Region One (Barima-Waini), and Home Affairs Minister...
‘Don’t threaten each other’ – Benn tells Indigenous leaders ahead of firearm licence distributionOver 250 firearm licences will be issued soon, as promised at this year’s National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, and Minister...
Five homeless after Fyrish fireA family of five is now faced with an urgent need for support after a fire destroyed their home on...
Speedboat captain arrested after allegedly abusing wife Orwin Rankin, a speedboat operator, was arrested Tuesday morning after he allegedly beat his wife. Police Headquarters, in an update...
Man, 58, dies in jet ski accident Joseph Sahadeo, a 58-year-old man, died on Sunday after he was involved in a jet ski accident at the Splashmins...
Bandits to repay Chinese Supermarket ownerTwo robbers who held the owner of West Bank Berbice Chinese Supermarket at gunpoint have agreed to repay him after...
Motorcyclist, 30, dies in accident at Charity Troy Singh, a 30-year-old motorcyclist, died on Monday after allegedly losing control of the motorcycle he was riding and crashing...
