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...
Elderly man remanded for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison
A 61-year-old man was on Monday charged with being in possession of 20 grams of cannabis for the purpose of...
Skeldon Hospital blamed for death of 3-year-old girl
By Royan Abrams A Corentyne mother of three is pleading for justice into the death of her 3-year-old daughter who...
Brazilians, Colombians connected to illegal aircraft & airstrip
By Devina Samaroo The illegal aircraft and airstrip discovered in the Upper Takutu region may be linked to activities involving...
Pradoville 2 probe completed, awaiting legal advice
By Devina Samaroo Prosecutions could be imminent for former government officials who are accused of wrongdoings in relation to the...
CPG officer, teenaged son arrested over stabbing incident
By Royan Abrams The police in Berbice are investigating a stabbing incident which involves a Community Policing Group (CPG) officer,...
Teenager savagely beaten by Reg. 9 businessman
By Bibi Khatoon A family is seeking justice for their 16-year-old son, Deon Antone, who was cruelly beaten, allegedly by...
Fisherman feared dead following boat mishap
A search is on for a Venezuela-based Guyanese who went missing in the Barima River at about 2:00hrs this morning....
UPDATE: School, 14 homes affected by storm in Reg 7
By Bibi Khatoon Initial assessment of the village of Kako, Region Seven this morning confirmed damages to 14 homes and...
10 homes damaged by storm in Reg 7
A storm in Region Seven this evening damaged some 10 homes in the village of Kako. This information was disclosed...
Intoxicated Cop under close arrest following accident
Quintin Anderson, 49 years, of Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara is now hospitalised after being struck down by a motor car...
Man shot after asking suspect to stop smoking ‘weed’
A 24-year-old was on Friday afternoon shot to the left elbow by a man after he (the victim) asked him...
Teen miner drowns in Mazaruni river
Investigations are ongoing into the suspected drowning of an 18-year-old miner of Leopold Street, Georgetown. The police in a press...
Two caught with ammo, ganja in Linden
Two persons were taken into custody and are slated to appear at the Linden Magistrate’s Court on Monday after they...
Drunk driver kills two in Cummings Lodge accident
A motorcyclist was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital and a pillion rider later succumbed to her...
MTV investigating possible sabotage in collapse of broadcast tower
Multi Technology Vision Inc. (MTV Channel 14/65) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collapse of its broadcast tower and studio...
Man kills 18 month old niece for gold earrings
Ronasha Pilgrim, 18 months old, was this morning allegedly murdered at her 98 North Sophia, Greater Georgetown home by her...
Update: 2 arrested for harbouring Varswyck, ‘Smallie’; gun, ammo, gas mask found
Ranks of the Guyana Police Force have arrested two persons for reportedly harbouring notorious wanted men – Uree Varswyck known...
BREAKING NEWS: Wanted man Uree Varswyck shot dead
By Fareeza Haniff The Guyana Police Force has confirmed that Camp Street prison escapee, Uree Varswyck was fatally shot during...
