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...
Ecstasy sold in schools
By Bibi Khatoon The Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) is investigating the sale and use of the synthetic drug ecstasy...
Grants, housing among proposed compensation for relatives of Lindo Creek victims
The Lindo Creek Commission of Inquiry Report has recommended that family members of the miners who perished ten years ago...
Lawyer apologises, says he was frustrated with police
Attorney Ryan Crawford, whose explicit outburst towards a traffic cop was captured on video gone viral, says he was frustrated...
Motorists can only be stopped by police on grounds of “reasonable suspicion” – Bar Association
The Guyana Bar Association has stated that police officers can only stop motorists if they reasonably suspect that a crime...
Women arrested after cocaine bust at CJIA
Two women were taken into custody following a cocaine bust at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) after midnight Friday....
Linden man dies after severe beating
A 55-year-old man of Old Kara Kara Mackenzie, Linden is now dead after he was severely beaten with a piece...
PPP rejects findings of Lindo Creek COI
The Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) has rejected the findings of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the 2008 Lindo Creek...
Chinese Community feels targeted by criminals in Guyana
China’s Ambassador to Guyana Cui Jianchun is concerned that Chinese businesses in the country are being targeted by criminals. In...
Berbice man busted with over 70 pounds ganja
A 29-year-old man was Friday night busted with more than 76lbs (36kg) of marijuana, police said. The drugs were found...
11 officials failed to act on Lindo Creek killings – COI Report
Eleven public officials have been flagged for failing to properly execute their duties “before and after” the killing of eight...
52-Y-O robbed by bicycle bandits in Campbellville
A 52-year-old housekeeper was on Friday afternoon robbed by armed bicycle bandits as she was walking to her home from...
Youths arrested in death of Annandale pensioner
Police have arrested two young males, both of whom reside on the East Coast of Demerara, in connection with the...
6-Y-O killed, sister critical following accident
The police are investigating a Thursday night accident at Ogle, East Coast Demerarathat claimed the life of a six-year-old boy...
Taxi driver charged with rape of teen girl
A 22-year-old taxi driver was on Friday charged for raping a 13-year-old girl. The taxi driver, Tevin Vickerie, appeared before...
23-Y-O murdered during fight
A 23-year-old man is now dead and another in police custody after a misunderstanding turned violent on Thursday afternoon. Roger...
Police/Army most likely killed, burnt Lindo Creek miners
‘Fineman Gang’ cleared of murder of miners Criminal Investigation could find guilty officers By Devina Samaroo The country’s security forces...
Cop kills cyclist in West Coast accident
A Deputy Superintendent of Police has been arrested for allegedly causing the death of a 64-year-old man in a road...
Police records 16% decrease in murders; 23% increase in robberies
The Guyana Police Force says it has recorded a seven percent decrease in serious crimes from January to the end...
