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...
Youth remanded for murder of drinking buddy
A 20-year-old porter was on Wednesday remanded to prison by the Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for allegedly killing his drinking...
Jury empanelled for duo accused of triple murder
A jury was empanelled Tuesday before High Court Judge Justice Brassington Reynolds to hear the case of 74-year-old Ganga Krishna...
‘Abdool’ to stand High Court trial for execution of Festival City man
Brian Mohan, also known as ‘Abdool,’ was on Tuesday committed to stand trial at the High Court for the execution-style...
62-Y-0 bodyguard of Gov’t Minister shot during attempted robbery
Police are on the hunt for two men who shot a 62-year-old member of the Rural Constabulary during an attempted...
Graphic designer killed in Berbice accident
A talented Graphic designer of Bath Settlement lost his life following an accident on the Seafield Public Road, West Coast...
Young vendor to face High Court trial for murder of customer
A 22-year-old vendor was on Monday committed to stand trial at the High Court for allegedly murdering one of his...
Gunman beat, rob Grove family; Police took hours to respond
A Grove, East Bank Demerara family is now living in fear after they were attacked by a lone, masked gunman...
Suspect arrested in Reg. 1 murder
Police have arrested 20-year-old Callis Rodridgues for the murder of Oswald Henry which occurred at around 21:00hrs at Kumaka, Region...
Man beaten to death in Region One
Police are investigating the murder of a man, who is so far only identified as “Muff” which occurred at around...
Teen on life support, stabbed while rescuing neighbours during robbery
An 18-year-old Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara resident is on life support at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the...
Cuban national fined for overstaying in Guyana
A 43-year-old Cuban national was on Friday fined $20,000 by the Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for overstaying in Guyana. Eulias...
President commends GDF’s preparedness to defend Guyana
(Ministry of the Presidency) Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Guyana, President David Granger, on Friday morning, observed the Guyana...
Teen chopped to neck, hands during football game
A West Bank Demerara teenager is in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was chopped to...
Senior citizen remanded for cocaine in shoes
A 66-year-old man, who was allegedly nabbed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri with over 200 grams of cocaine...
Taxi Driver charged with sexual assault of teenager
A 39-year-old taxi driver on Wednesday appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan charged with touching a 16-year-old girl without her...
Presidential Guard dies weeks after found unconscious; President visits family
Police Constable 32-year-old Winston Cooper died Wednesday weeks after he was found unconscious with injuries to the head on the...
Over 900 army, police ranks involved in jungle training
A total of 951 Guyana Defence (GDF) troops, inclusive of 189 Reservists, are currently engaged in ‘Exercise Greenheart which is...
Video surfaces of prisoners assaulting, cutting off murder suspect’s hair
Prison authorities are investigating the assault of 36-year-old Marlon Bradley known as ‘Maley’ who was beaten and had his hair...
