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...
Man jailed for stabbing wife 10 times
Gillis told the court that he suspected that Blaze was cheating on him. The Magistrate told Gillis: "You're not allowed...
Mother seeking answers following death of only child
By Bibi Khatoon A mother is seeking answers after her only child was reportedly beaten and left to die on...
Cop charged for illegal possession of ammo
A 30-year-old Police Constable was released on $100,000 bail Thursday by City Magistrate, Faith McGusty for the illegal possession of...
Pregnant woman beaten as bandits brutalize Num.19 Village family
Five armed men invaded the home and business of a Number 19 Village, East Berbice Corentyne family on Wednesday night...
Carjacker shot by cops, 3 others on the run
Police intercepted four men who attempted to steal a car twice that was parked at West Road, Sparendaam East Coast...
Plaisance mother of 3 charged with husband’s murder
With tears streaming down her face, 25-year-old Melissa Playter stood before Magistrate Alisha George, charged with the murder of her...
Mechanic remanded for unlicensed firearm
A 25-year-old mechanic was remanded to prison Wednesday by City Magistrate, Fabayo Azore for the illegal possession of a firearm....
Teen no-show at court after charged with beating Berbice Headteacher
A summons has been issued for the arrest of the teen who allegedly beat a Headteacher and injured her 3-year-old...
Teen accused of armed robbery given second chance, to undergo counselling
An 18-year-old labourer was given a second chance on Tuesday by Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan, following a charge of armed...
Pork-knocker accused of stabbing man over ‘weed money’
A 39-year-old Pork-knocker was remanded to prison Tuesday for attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a miner over “weed money.”...
Investigation launched into beating of Berbice Headteacher
Police in ‘B’ Division are continuing their investigations into the assault of the Headmistress of the Number 5 Primary School,...
Taxi driver charged with armed robbery
A 27-year-old taxi driver was remanded to prison by Magistrate Marissa Mittelholzer on Monday for armed robbery. Casey Chapman of...
Husband beats woman to head with hammer
Police are on the hunt for a 54-year-old food vendor who allegedly struck his reputed wife to the head with...
Siblings’ fight leaves brother in critical state
A 26-year-old man is in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was struck to the head...
Plaisance murder suspect suffered daily abuse
By Bibi Khatoon A Plaisance mother of three, Melissa Playter, who is in custody for the murder of her reputed...
Berbice Headteacher attacked, beaten by teenager
The Headmistress (ag) of the Number 5 Primary School, West Coast Berbice is left with a bruised face and swollen...
Plaisance woman allegedly stabs husband to death
A mother of three was arrested Sunday afternoon after she allegedly stabbed her reputed husband to death at their Lot...
Journalist in custody for shooting man
Popular news reporter attached to HGP Nightly News, Travis Chase is reportedly in police custody assisting with investigations after he...
