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...
Tuschen robbery: Bandit shot dead, other wounded
One bandit was on Friday night shot and killed at Tuschen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) after attempting to...
Prison break foiled
Convicted prisoner Stafrei Alexander who escaped from the Camp Street, Georgetown prison on July 09, 2017, and was later recaptured,...
East Coast painter killed in accident after helping friends
Sumintra Sahadeo, wife of 59-year-old painter Donal Mootoo, who died in a gruesome accident that occurred on Wednesday on the...
Court throws out case against woman accused of stealing from Minister
Magistrate Annette Singh on Thursday dismissed a case brought against a former housekeeper who was accused of stealing $195,000 from...
East Coast painter killed in gruesome accident
A gruesome accident involving motorcycle CH 7540 claimed the life of a 60-year-old painter on New Year Day. Dead is...
24-Y-O killed in Berbice accident
A 24-year-old motorcyclist of #67 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was killed in an accident on Wednesday night on the #69 Public...
Men run away from police, leave motorcycle behind after discharging firearm
Police are hunting for two men who escaped on foot, leaving their motorcycle behind, after discharging a firearm at about...
Georgetown businessman arrested for discharging loaded firearm
A businessman of East Ruimveldt, Georgetown was on Wednesday arrested for indiscriminately discharging a loaded firearm at Broad Street. Police...
Rice farmer murdered after complaining of goats entering his field
Police are investigating the murder of a 36-year-old man who succumbed on New Year’s Day at the Georgetown Public Hospital...
Construction worker stabbed early on New Year’s Day
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the stabbing of construction worker Gary Craigen early Wednesday. Craigen, 36, of Westminster, West...
Miner critical after shot several times about body
A 26-year-old miner is in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) after he was shot several times...
Police officer, other man robbed of cellphones, cash
Police are investigating two separate robberies under arms committed in Georgetown. Police Headquarters reported that 22-year-old Lloyd Gary of Back...
Husband arrested after damaging wife’s property, car
Police arrested Kurleigh Goppy Tuesday night after he visited his wife’s Providence, East Bank Demerara property and damaged her car...
Three hospitalised after car crashes into utility pole
Three persons are currently hospitalized in a serious condition following an accident on the Crabwood Creek Public Road on New...
Top Cop urges ranks to win citizens’ respect and trust as promotions announced
Commissioner of Police, Leslie James on New Year’s Day announced the promotion of hundreds of Officers, Inspectors and other Ranks...
GDF announces the promotion of 35 officers
In accordance with Part III Section 16 of the Defence Act 15:01 of 1977, the Chief of Staff is pleased...
Women jailed, fined $3.9M for trafficking cocaine
Two women were on Tuesday fined $3.9M and sentenced to 3 years and 9 months in prison for trafficking cocaine....
Man stabbed to death by girlfriend’s ex-lover
A 23-year-old of South Ruimveldt, Georgetown is now dead after a scuffle with the ex-lover of his female friend. Dead...
