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...
Woman charged with burning 6-Y-0 with iron
Forty-three-year-old Nicole Rosemary appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on...
Port Mourant man attempts to kill ex-wife, torches house
A woman is fearful for her life after she was attacked on Wednesday evening by her ex-reputed husband who she...
10-year wait ends: Anger, anguish as relatives identify burial place of Lindo Creek dead
By Devina Samaroo Maureen Harry falls to her knees, crying uncontrollably at a tombstone where the charred remains of her...
Video Update: Slain mother had sought police help after threats from husband
The conduct of ranks of the Guyana Police Force is once again being called into question and had they acted...
Berbice mother of 4 murdered, husband attempts suicide
A mother of four was brutally stabbed and her throat slit by her 30-year-old reputed husband who then tried to...
Memorial Service held for Lindo Creek miners, Justice Trotman urges PPP to participate in COI
Former top government officials have refused to be interviewed by a Commission of Inquiry (COI) which is investigating the circumstances...
Gym Instructor charged with stabbing wife
A 32-year-old Gym Instructor today appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, charged with stabbing his reputed wife to the right side...
31 improvised weapons, other items found in Lusignan prison
Ranks of the Joint Services on Monday conducted a three-hour search of the Lusignan Prison and the following prohibited items...
GEA employee killed in accident, female unconscious
A 23-year-old man died at the scene of an accident this morning on the Zorg Public Road, Essequibo, after the...
Businessman attacked by male, female bandits
A Hadfield Street, Lodge Georgetown businessman is counting his losses after a man he earlier hired to cut the branches...
Phone card vendor shot dead in front home during robbery
Thirty-seven-year-old Ron Mansfield who was known as ‘phone card man’ had just arrived in front his lot 772 Westminster, West...
Zeelugt home invasion: Woman raped, husband held at knife point in front 2-Y-0
Two persons were Tuesday morning arrested shortly after they attacked and robbed a family of Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo. The...
Cop stabbed 8 times while searching suspect for ganja
A 32-year-old year old Police Officer is nursing eight stab wounds after he was attacked while on patrol duties. The...
Miner on gun, ammo charges
A 26-year- old miner was Tuesday remanded to prison for being in possession of a gun and ammunition without being...
Boyfriend charged with death of Sasia Adams, released on bail
After eight days in police custody, 21-year-old Rick Sewcharran of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, appeared at the Georgetown...
Police to probe attempts to steal public funds at Health Ministry
Police have been called in to investigate instances of fraud at the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), the Government announced...
TIP Task Force sees increase in Venezuelans
By Bibi Khatoon The Ministerial Task Force against Trafficking in Persons has recorded 68 alleged victims of trafficking from January...
Man confesses to stealing girlfriend’s cash, pawning jewellery
A 35-year-old man was on Monday sentenced to 24 months imprisonment for stealing $1.1M worth in cash and jewellery from...
