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...
Life imprisonment for duo who murdered security guard during Lethem Post Office robbery
Two men were sentenced to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after serving 32 years imprisonment for the murder...
28 years jail for man who killed girlfriend
A Mahaica, East Coast Demerara man was on Thursday sentenced to 28 years imprisonment after he admitted to killing his...
Surama student killed in Rupununi accident
A 16-year-old student of the Bina Hill Secondary School in Annai, North Rupununi was on Wednesday killed after he lost...
Arrest warrant issued for ex-cop over claims he planted ganja at betting house
Ex-Policeman Richard Persaud, 28, has been charged with a corrupt transaction and an arrest warrant has been issued for him....
Zeeburg man caught with ganja remanded
A 30-year-old Zeeburg, West Coast Demerara (WCD) resident who was busted with over 68 pounds of marijuana was remanded to...
‘Embarrassing’ that the State is not ready to prosecute Bisram – Ramjattan
Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan says it is “embarrassing” that the State is not ready to prosecute murder accused Marcus...
Overseas-based Guyanese husband, wife ambushed by bandits
Three bandits armed with guns and cutlasses carried out a daring robbery on an overseas-based Guyanese and his wife moments...
Moblissa man slapped with drug trafficking charge
Fifty-three-year old Michael Melville appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on Tuesday charged with having 1,113 grams (almost 3 lbs)...
Essequibo resident allegedly busted with cocaine remanded
A 40-year-old Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast resident appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court Tuesday, charged with the possession of...
Young motorcyclist killed in ECD accident
A young motorcyclist died at the Georgetown Public Hospital early Tuesday morning without regaining consciousness hours after he was involved...
‘C’ Field Sophia youth admits to raping, robbing woman
Twenty-three-year-old Travis Evans known as ‘Short Boss’ on Monday confessed to raping a woman in 2010 and also robbing her...
Vendor accused of trafficking crystal meth, ecstasy granted bail
A 30-year-old clothes vendor appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan Monday charged with trafficking crystal meth and ecstasy from Suriname...
Marcus Bisram case postponed, State Prosecutor a no-show to disclose evidence
A scheduled visit to the murder scene Monday at Number 70 Village where the body of 26-year-old carpenter Faiyaz Narinedatt...
High Court trial for duo accused of plotting to kill businessman
Two men were on Monday committed to stand trial at the High Court by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for allegedly...
Berbice crab-catchers rescued in Suriname
Relatives are now relieved after four Berbice crab-catchers were rescued late Sunday night in neighbouring Nickerie, Suriname. After travelling overnight,...
Berbice crab-catchers reportedly missing in Suriname
Four Berbice men who left to ply their trade in Suriname have been reported missing as their boat, engine, clothing,...
Motorcyclist killed in accident on Ituni trail
A man who was riding his motorcycle without any headlamps on the Ituni trail on Saturday night met his demise...
Ex-PM of St Kitts arrested after trying to leave Britain with £70,000 cash
(Daily Mail- UK) A Caribbean politician made a Privy Counsellor by David Cameron for his ‘loyal service’ to Queen and...
