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...
Fire guts Sachi store on Regent Street
A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the Sachi variety store on Regent Street, Georgetown early Monday morning. The store...
Father wants justice for daughter; says phones, cash were stolen from accident victims
By Isanella Patoir Mooanial Mohabir, the father of 16-year-old Aliya Mohabir who died early Saturday at the Georgetown Public Hospital...
Teen dies, sister, 9-Y-0 remain hospitalised in Berbice accident
One of the three children who were struck down on the road at Bush Lot on the Corentyne Coast on...
Sex worker charged for assaulting Police
A 21-year-old male sex worker was on Friday charged before City Magistrate Leron Daly for assaulting a police officer at...
One year later, man who stabbed wife’s lover to death arrested, charged
After being on the run from the police for more than a year, Gary Blackman called “Nick-Knock” was on Friday...
Minibus driver charged for assaulting Policeman
A 39-year-old minibus driver, Winston Farrell, was on Friday charged for assaulting a Police officer, resisting arrest and disorderly behaviour....
Three school children struck down in Berbice accident
Three school children were struck down on the road at Bush Lot on the Corentyne Coast around lunch on Friday;...
Brothers, aged 6 & 3, rescued from burning house
Two brothers ages 6 and 3, were rescued by neighbours when their “D” Field Sophia house caught fire just after...
Chain saw operator killed in Malali Backdam accident
A chain saw operator of Coomacka Mines in Linden died at the Linden Hospital Complex after he was involved in...
GWI staff sexually, physically assaulted in Corentyne
Two customer service employees attached to Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) in Region 6 (East Berbice/Corentyne) were this week assaulted on...
Jury unable to reach verdict against man accused raping girl, 13
Leslie Castello, who was indicted at the Sexual Offences Court for the 2014 alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl, will...
Unidentified woman killed in Linden Highway accident
Police are seeking the identity of a woman who was struck down and killed in the vicinity of the Moblissa...
Pilot in stable condition after aircraft flips while attempting to land
A pilot is said to be in a stable condition at a city hospital after the aircraft he was flying...
Fmr. soldier beaten to death had told family he was going to seek employment
By Isanella Patoir Former soldier Daniel Jermaine Forde, 22, Monday afternoon told his family that he was going to seek...
Child Care Officer ‘scarred for life’ after attack by knife-wielding bandit
After being attacked by a young bandit armed with a knife, Child Care Officer Robeena Zaman is now traumatised and...
Fmr. GDF rank beaten to death by residents after attempting to rob businesswoman
A 22-year-old former member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) died at the Diamond Diagnostic Centre on Tuesday hours after...
Suspect arrested following robbery at Giftland Mall
One of the two suspects in the brazen robbery at the Giftland Mall has been arrested hours after the incident....
Fmr. Army Chief suspends campaign appearances over death of cyclist
Former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Rear Admiral (Rt’d) Gary Best says he has suspended his...
