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...
Father allegedly murders son at Enmore
A father is in police custody after he allegedly stabbed his son to death at about 20:30hrs on Saturday. According...
Night Club Manager, suspected TIP victims arrested
The police have arrested a female manager of the Avis Lounge and Night Club at Rosignol, West Coast Berbice (WCB)...
Ganja, cellphones, other items found at NA prison
The Guyana Prison Service along with the Guyana Police Force have discovered a quantity of contraband items at the New...
High Court frees man who was jailed for 8 grams ganja
The High Court has freed a father of three who was sentenced to three years in jail for the possession...
Cop crashes motorcycle after allegedly racing on Carifesta Avenue
A Police Constable was on Friday afternoon rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital after he lost control of a motorcycle...
Public Security Ministry defends Stray Catchers who allegedly brutalized family
See below the full response from the Ministry of Public Security in relation to allegations levelled against the Stray Catchers...
Minibus Conductor robbed at gunpoint
A 32-year-old Minibus Conductor, who was on his way home after work, was attacked and robbed of $45,000 cash by...
Cop caught trying to smuggle contraband into prison
A Policeman has been arrested after he was caught attempting to smuggle contraband inside the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara...
VIDEO: Stray catchers accused of brutalising Kaneville Family
By Devina Samaroo In a bid to capture a cow, officers of the Stray Catchers Unit reportedly brutalised a family...
‘Known characters’ busted with guns, ammo & fake licensed plate
An intelligence-led operation, commanded by a Senior Police Officer, resulted in the interception of a white Toyota Fielder Wagon at...
5-hour search nets marijuana, improvised weapons at Camp St. Prison
A joint search of the Georgetown Prison at Camp Street on Thursday by ranks of the Police Force and the...
Intoxicated Cop who allegedly killed motorcyclist released on $25K bail
A Police Constable, who was involved in the recent accident that claimed the life of a young man at Nelson...
Doctor, female friend robbed at gunpoint outside Subs & Salads
Police are on the hunt for a bandit who robbed a 31-year-old Doctor and his female friend at gunpoint Wednesday...
Youth remanded for snatching woman’s gold chain
Twenty-three-year-old Romel Bollers was remanded to prison Wednesday by Magistrate Leron Daly on a simple larceny charge. Bollers pleaded not...
Repeat offender charged with armed robbery
Kevin Adams appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly today, charged with the armed robbery of Rennard Khan. Adams pleaded not guilty...
Sophia woman shot
Thirty-nine-year-old Stacey Ann Robinson was today shot in the right leg after she was attacked by two men in Sophia...
Man charged with rape of teen
A 47-year-old man was released on $300,000 bail after he was accused of raping a 16-year-old girl. Jegede Hodge appeared...
GDF Captain to stand High Court trial for alleged murder of wife
Former Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Captain, Orwain Sandy has been committed to the High Court for the alleged murder of...
