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...
Boat operator nabbed with ‘ganja’
A resident of Parika, East Bank Essequibo was today nabbed in Bartica with 868 grams of cannabis. The police said...
Diamond resident charged with wedding house murder
A 32-year-old Generator Operator, accused of killing a man with a paddle, following a dispute at a wedding house at...
Two charged in connection with illegal aircraft, airstrip
Following weeks of investigation by the joint services, two men were today charged in connection with the discovery of an...
Former Magistrate slapped with more charges
Former Magistrate and current lawyer, 51-year-old Chandra Sohan has once again made another court appearance at the Albion Magistrate’s Court...
Mazaruni prisoner re-captured
Prison Director (ag), Gladwin Samuels has reported that 31-year-old Vijay Sanchara has been re-captured, following his escape from the Mazaruni...
Plaisance man wanted for drug trafficking
The Guyana Police Force has issued a wanted bulletin for Delvor Bunbury for trafficking in Narcotics which occurred on September...
Corentyne family homeless following fire
The police in Berbice are hunting for a Tain Corentyne man who is accused of setting a house on fire,...
Teen girls granted presidential pardon
Five teenage girls at the New Opportunity Corp (NOC) will be released as of Friday having been pardoned by President...
BREAKING NEWS: Budhram booted as Crime Chief, Paul Williams takes over
By Leroy Smith The turmoil in the Guyana Police Force continues as the organisation has now found itself in a...
Prisoner escapes from Mazaruni farm
The Guyana Police Force is on the hunt for 31-year-old Vijay Sanchara, who escaped from the Mazaruni Prison Farm on...
4 years jail for elderly man busted with 75lbs ‘ganja’
A 59 – year old man was sentenced to four years in prison and slapped with a fine of $30,000...
Guyanese businessman charged with wounding T&T Soca artiste, Benjai
Local businessman, Marverick DeAbreu appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, charged with wounding Trinidad and Tobago...
‘Tear Drop’ charged with $1.1M robbery
Twenty – three-year-old Leon Clarke, popularly known as ‘Tear Drop’ was on Wednesday charged with robbery. He appeared before Magistrate...
Police rope in Budhram as Crime Chief
By Leroy Smith The Guyana Police Force has overlooked its Deputy Crime Chief, Senior Superintendent Reshi Dass as a replacement...
Sophia Teacher sets fire to house with husband, son inside
By Leroy Smith A primary school teacher is on the run after setting fire to her home with her...
Linden man caught with cocaine at CJIA
A resident of Linden, who was an outgoing passenger on a flight to the United States of America, is now...
Bartica resident busted with marijuana
A 30-year-old taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly being in possession of 2 kilograms of cannabis, which police ranks...
Police depending on Intel to recapture remaining escapees
The police have noted that their efforts to recapture notorious prison escapee, Royden Williams is not only ongoing in Linden...
