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...
Farmer allegedly caught with cocaine
A 37-year-old Pomeroon farmer was remanded to prison on Thursday by Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan for allegedly trafficking $1.5M worth...
Teen charged with robbery says he’s innocent
A 19-year-old Charlestown, Georgetown resident appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore Wednesday charged with robbery with violence. Anthony Bartholomew pleaded not...
Woman dies in mining pit accident
A 44-year-old woman has died after a mining pit caved in on Tuesday at Two Miles, Arakaka, North West District...
Over 40 Stabroek stalls destroyed by fire; suspected arsonist on the run
By Bibi Khatoon Approximately 42 stalls containing fruits, vegetables, fish and various food items were on Tuesday morning destroyed at...
Illegal guns, ammo found during ‘stop and search’
Police ‘stop and search’ operations on Monday in Divisions ‘A’ and ‘G’ unearth illegal guns and ammunition. A statement from...
No need for gun-toting security in front businesses – Police Force
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is concerned about private security personnel publicly displaying their firearms in front of businesses. Deputy...
Power restored to Matthew’s Ridge as Station Operator jailed, turbocharger recovered
Electricity has been restored to Matthew’s Ridge, Region One after a stolen turbocharger was recovered and the Power Station Operator...
Businesses urged to fix dummy security cameras
Businesses are being urged to ensure that their CCTV cameras are properly installed and working as the busy shopping season...
Chef who swallowed 89 pellets of cocaine jailed, fined $1.8M
A 34-year-old hotel chef who had swallowed 89 pellets of cocaine and had intended to leave the country, was on...
Businessman accused of attempted murder tries to get ‘Short Boss’ to drop case – Court told
Attorney-at-law Latchmi Rahamat has been assigned Special Prosecutor in the case against 32-year-old businessman who is accused of badly beating...
Cop dies in Aroaima accident
A 33-year-old police constable died Sunday afternoon in an accident at Aroaima, Berbice River. Cardis Joseph of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam,...
Pedestrian killed in Good Hope accident
Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a minibus on the Good Hope Public Road,...
Man arrested for firing gun
A man was Sunday morning arrested for discharging a firearm in the air at Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara (ECD)....
Drug dealers wanted for murder of 45-Y-O addict
A 45-year-old drug addict was Saturday evening killed by his dealers, after he allegedly stopped purchasing the illicit substance from...
Over 47lbs of ganja found after driver flees accident scene
Over 47lbs of marijuana was discovered after a driver fled an accident scene at the Number Six Public Road, West...
14-Y-O detained for murder of Berbice labourer
A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 29-year-old labourer of Auchlyne Village, Corentyne, Berbice. Desmond...
Prison escapee recaptured in Tushen
Police have recaptured the last of the three prisoners who recently escaped from the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara. Sudesh...
Woman’s body found in shallow grave
A 27-year-old Pork-Knocker of South Sophia, Greater Georgetown has admitted to killing his 23-year-old girlfriend, police said. Dead is Patricia...
